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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Linux Administration, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Servers, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Application Deployment, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Apache
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Responsible AI, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, OpenAI, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Real Time Data, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Tensorflow, Seaborn, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Big Data, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R (Software), R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, R Programming, Markov Model, Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months