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 System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Algorithms, Data Structures, Maintainability, Software Design, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Analysis, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Database Design, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Authentications, Web Servers, Data Modeling, Session Initiation Protocols, User Accounts, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Session Initiation Protocols, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months