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.

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animation and Game Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Application Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, GitHub
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Hugging Face, Containerization, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, GitHub
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Transact-SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Generative AI, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks