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: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Integrations, Computer Programming Tools, No-Code Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, API Testing, Software Testing, Network Routing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Dataflow, Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Computing, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Box Plots, R Programming, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Large Language Modeling, Automation, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Responsible AI, AI Security, Workflow Management, OpenAI, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Support Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Prompt Engineering, Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Leaflet (Software), Generative AI, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Root Cause Analysis, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks