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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)
★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Logic, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Deployment, Configuration Management
★ 4.3 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side
★ 4.6 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms
★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Team Management, Project Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, People Management, Project Performance, Knowledge Transfer, Communication Strategies
★ 4.5 (149) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Processing
★ 4.7 (417) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Matlab, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.8 (824) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application
★ 4.7 (785) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles
★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Editing, File Management
★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management
★ 4.7 (148) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months