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: Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Product Automation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Methodologies, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Cloud Deployment, Development Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Graph Theory, Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Design, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months