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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Web Frameworks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, AI Personalization, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media and Communications, Media Planning, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, Program Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Event Monitoring, Query Languages, Incident Response, Business Analysis, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, ChatGPT, Embeddings, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Unstructured Data, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours