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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, No-Code Development, WordPress, Web Applications, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months