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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ASP.NET, Authentications, Secure Coding, Load Balancing, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, API Design, .NET Framework, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Application Security, Application Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
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
Intermediate · Specialization · 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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Interoperability, Event-Driven Programming, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks