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: Maintainability, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Debugging, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Bilingual (Spanish/English), Office Procedures, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Program Development, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Web Development, Performance Testing, System Programming
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Scripting, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, VPN Clients, File Management, Data Import/Export, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Web Development Tools, Cryptographic Protocols, Authentications, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Data Structures, File Systems, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), SAS (Software), Data Integration, Change Control, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Data Processing, Data Management, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Transaction Processing, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, .NET Framework, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Debugging, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, File I/O, User Interface (UI), Postman API Platform, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Design, AI Integrations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months