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: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Microservices, Application Development, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Data Store, Scalability, Database Management, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Agentic systems, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Web Applications, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months