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.

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Image Quality, Data Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Histogram, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Data Access, Email Automation, Document Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Post-Production, TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Color Theory, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, iOS Development, Animation and Game Design, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Usability, Augmented Reality, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Decision Tree Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Database Application, Web Servers, Web Applications, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Authentications, Query Languages, Data Validation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Evaluation, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks