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Tech & Coding Courses

Learn to code or develop your programming skills with online coding courses - from beginner to advanced level. Explore technology trends - like big data, cyber security, data science or digital marketing - with flexible courses from top universities.
Explore tech trends, learn to code or develop your programming skills with our online coding courses from top universities.

Learn flexibly online, for free

Start or build a well-paid career in fields like coding, cyber security, data science or digital marketing with a short online course, an in-depth program or full postgraduate degree. Start learning for free, on desktop, tablet or mobile.

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Upgrade your course for ongoing access to the course content, tests, and the chance to gain a Certificate of Achievement. Buy Unlimited for access to hundreds of short courses in a year and the ability to keep access to courses you gain a certificate on.

Boost your career

Get ahead and learn with experts from the world’s top universities, specialist organisations and tech companies. Network with and learn from other professionals all over the world.

Degrees 6 Degrees

Discover online degrees from leading universities. Develop your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Deakin University

Cyber Security

Gain industry-specific skills and the technical knowledge required to counter cyber security threats faced by businesses today.
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Deakin University

Information Technology

Equip yourself with core IT skills applicable to any industry and stay ahead of the game with the knowledge and confidence to fit into almost any business around the world with this postgraduate degree.
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Microcredentials 1 Microcredential

Our online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. You can earn academic credit to use towards a degree or they can be used as an independent certification. Each microcredential includes a formal online assessment and meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework (CMF).

The Open University endorsed by Cisco Networking Academy

Cyber Security Operations (Cisco)

Upskill in cyber security operations and enhance your working knowledge of cyber security with Cisco and The Open University.
1 course
12 weeks
Postgraduate
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Programs with academic accreditation 1 Program

These online programs are designed for you to deepen your understanding of a specialist subject and pursue further academic study, with the opportunity to earn an academic credential from a top international university.

Purdue University

Digital Media Analytics

Explore different aspects of digital and social media analytics with this program designed for business professionals.
6 courses + 1 assessment
15 weeks
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Programs 5 Programs

These online programs are designed for you to explore subjects you’re passionate about, with the opportunity to earn a FutureLearn Award to demonstrate your learning.

Queensland University of Technology

Big Data Analytics

Get a practical insight into big data - and popular tools for collecting, analysing and visualising it - with this flexible program of online courses from Queensland University of Technology.
4 courses
12 weeks
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Queensland University of Technology

Introducing Robotics

The world needs people who understand robotics. Get started with this flexible and practical program of online courses from Queensland University of Technology.
3 courses
11 weeks
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RMIT University

Online Business Success

Gain the skills to launch, market and run your own online business with this program of online courses from successful entrepreneurs at RMIT University.
4 courses
16 weeks
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Courses 77 Courses

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Build a Makerspace for Young People

Find out how to create and run a makerspace for young people. Look at the pedagogy and approaches behind digital making.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Raspberry Pi Foundation

Introduction to Encryption and Cryptography

Learn how encryption keeps information safe, and teach your students how it's used in the world today. Supported by Google.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Raspberry Pi Foundation

Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing Teaching

Examine a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching computing in Key Stage 3 (Grade 6–8 in the USA).
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
Raspberry Pi Foundation

Programming with GUIs

Learn what a Graphical User Interface is and write your own GUI-based applications with this practical course for teachers.
3 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Leeds

Learning Online: Learning and Collaborating

Become an effective online learner and develop your online communication skills when working with others.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Leeds

Learning Online: Managing Your Identity

Reflect on how you want to present yourself online and take positive steps towards these goals.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Leeds

Learning Online: Reflecting and Sharing

Get the most out of online learning by reflecting and sharing your learning with others.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
University of Leeds

Learning Online: Searching and Researching

Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
Included in Unlimited
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Find out how to begin a career as a data scientist and get the skills you need with online data science courses.
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