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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI), Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Store, Scalability, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Data Maintenance, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Software Design Patterns, TypeScript, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Dependency Analysis, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Software Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Server Side
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months