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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Development Environment, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Application, Program Development, Databases, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture, FinTech, Information Technology Architecture, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Security Controls, Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Combinatorics, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Functional Requirement, Databases, Distributed Computing, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Unit Testing, Big Data, Scalability, Restful API, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cloud Platforms, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Multi-Cloud, Cost Accounting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Financial Management, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Automation, Application Deployment, Test Execution Engine, Program Development, Test Case
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Timelines
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months