Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, AI Personalization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animations, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cross Platform Development, Virtual Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Intellectual Property, Cloud Deployment, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), Conceptual Design, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Systems Design, Software Design, Design, Animations, Data Analysis Software, Computer Graphics, Production Process, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Project Coordination, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Reporting, Team Oriented, Project Performance, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks