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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy
★ 4.3 (94) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Information Technology Operations, Data Storage, General Networking, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, IT Infrastructure, Project Management
★ 4.7 (288) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Computer Programming
★ 4 (210) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (458) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Data Analysis, Python Programming, File I/O
★ 4.4 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming
★ 4 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Microservices, DevOps, C (Programming Language)
★ 4.1 (390) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
★ 4.5 (406) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Database Administration, Information Management, Apache Cassandra, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Application, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Modeling, IBM Cloud
★ 4.6 (381) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Solution Architecture, Data Management
★ 4.5 (126) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science
★ 4.8 (831) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks