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: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Event-Driven Programming, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design, Video Game Development, Microsoft Windows, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algebra
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development, Systems Development, Python Programming, Supervised Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Apple software proficiency, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Data Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months