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, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, Cybersecurity, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Program Development, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Program Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months