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: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Probability, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud API, CI/CD, Computer Programming Tools, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming, Persistence, Operational Efficiency
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Query Languages, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, Code Reusability, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Application Development, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Software Installation, Python Programming, Web Frameworks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, R (Software), Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Databases, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Plot (Graphics), Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months