Technology
Builds the parts of websites and apps people see and use.
Startups, IT services and agencies; a GitHub portfolio matters more than marks.
Build and publish 2 small working web apps.
National Classification of Occupations 2015, division 2: Professionals.
Free options first. Finishing a course keeps a skill self-reported; deliver a gig to prove it.
Harvard University
Self-paced · beginner · About 10–12 weeks · certificate available
Free, including a free CS50 certificate; verified certificate via edX is paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Harvard University
Self-paced · intermediate · About 12 weeks · certificate available
Free. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Harvard University
Self-paced · intermediate · About 12 weeks · certificate available
Free. Check current details on the provider’s site.
freeCodeCamp
Browse catalogue · beginner · Hundreds of hours
Free, with free certifications. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Harvard University
Self-paced · beginner · About 10–12 weeks · certificate available
Free, including a free CS50 certificate; verified certificate via edX is paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Self-paced · beginner · One semester of material
Free course materials (no certificate). Check current details on the provider’s site.
Certification · beginner · About 6 months at a few hours a week · certificate available
Paid subscription (financial aid available on Coursera). Check current details on the provider’s site.
Coursera
Browse catalogue · beginner · Varies
Many free to audit; certificates are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Coursera
Browse catalogue · beginner · Varies
Many free to audit; certificates are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.