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: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Debugging, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Development Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, UI Components, Software Design, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design, Payment Systems, Interactive Design, Application Design, MySQL, Jupyter, Database Application, Python Programming, Transaction Processing, Application Development, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Secure Coding, File Management, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Estimation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Development, Microsoft Windows, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, File Management, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad ORT Uruguay
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Go (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months