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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Robotics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, R Programming, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Experience, Wireframing, Application Development, Data Management, Software Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Generative AI, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Scalability, Programming Principles, Application Design, Performance Tuning, Design
Intermediate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Prompt Engineering, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Generative AI, Javascript, Software Engineering, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Application Development, User Story, Flutter (Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months