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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming Tools, Mechanics, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Motion Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Real Time Data, Web Applications, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Javascript, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Debugging, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Order Management, Marketing Automation, Product Improvement, Real Time Data, Driving engagement, Payment Processing and Collection
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Editing, Video Production, Virtual Reality, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Server Side, Restful API, Software Architecture, Software Development, Debugging, JSON, Maintainability, Middleware
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Visualization, Big Data, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Quality, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, SQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development, Web Design, Data Validation, Debugging, Maintainability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Programming Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months