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.

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Jupyter, Database Development, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Real Time Data, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks