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.

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, R (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning Software, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Telemarketing, Model Deployment, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, IT Automation, Middleware, Software Development, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Cloud API, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Frameworks, Databases, Scripting, Database Systems, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months