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.

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Typography, API Design, Web Applications, Digital Design, React.js, Javascript, Web Development
★ 4.7 (581) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management
★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Dashboard Creation, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Synthesis, Python Programming, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages
★ 4.6 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, PostgreSQL, Data Store, Databases, Database Development, Data Modeling, JSON, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Classification Algorithms, Data Presentation
★ 4.7 (833) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
★ 4.6 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Snowflake
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Fine-tuning, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Model Context Protocol, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Data Warehousing, Embeddings, SQL, Data Pipelines
★ 4.8 (266) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Computational Logic
★ 4.1 (133) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science
★ 4.3 (384) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Logistic Regression, Simulations, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution
★ 4.8 (497) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation
★ 4.4 (90) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months