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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management
★ 3.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)
★ 4.2 (251) · Mixed · 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
★ 4.8 (82) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bitbucket, UI Components, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript, Build Tools
★ 4.4 (666) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Investments
★ 4.8 (158) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps
★ 4.5 (630) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office
★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
★ 4.6 (333) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
★ 4.6 (843) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (752) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months