Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing web applications and software solutions.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Database Design, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Javascript, Authentications, Web Servers, Data Modeling, SQL, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Docker (Software), Containerization, CI/CD, Debugging, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration, Workflow Management, DevOps, Root Cause Analysis, Configuration Management, Automation, Python Programming, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Software Testing, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Regression Testing, CI/CD, API Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, No-Code Development, Test Planning, Test Data, Maintainability, Debugging, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Star Schema, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Technical Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Software Development, Regression Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months