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.

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Android Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Support, Google Analytics, Marketing Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, SQL, Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Data Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Authentications, Configuration Management, Session Initiation Protocols, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Javascript, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Cloud API, Cloud Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Database Development, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Database Management, Server Side, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Authentications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Simulations
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks