Interactive programming courses can help you learn coding fundamentals, user interface design, event-driven programming, and game development techniques. You can build skills in debugging, creating responsive applications, and collaborating on projects using version control. Many courses introduce tools like JavaScript, Python, and frameworks such as React or Angular, that support developing dynamic web applications and engaging user experiences.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Generative AI, File Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, Software Design Patterns, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Application Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Software Development, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Emerging Technologies, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Network Security, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Python Programming, Authentications, Scripting, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months