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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, Generative AI Agents, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Devops Tools, Containerization, IT Automation, Docker (Software), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Automation, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, YAML, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Servers
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Debugging, Program Development, Cross Platform Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Application Development, Emerging Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Cryptography, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months