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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Computer Graphics, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Text Mining, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File I/O, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Simulations, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, JSON, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Application Design, UI Components, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months