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 System
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Debugging, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Professional Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Supervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, IBM Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, User Feedback, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks