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: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Visual Studio, Database Development, Application Development, Query Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience), User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Event-Driven Programming, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Development Environment, Debugging, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months