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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, GitHub Copilot, AI literacy, Hugging Face, Fine-tuning, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning
★ 4.5 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, IT Automation, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools
★ 4.1 (289) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Bayesian Statistics, Differential Equations, Programming Principles, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.5 (196) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health
★ 4.8 (250) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms, Graph Theory
★ 4.5 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage, File Management, Computer Science
★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)
★ 4.7 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.5 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Electric Power Systems, Simulations, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Equipment Design
★ 4.5 (172) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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