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: Java Programming, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Database Development, Systems Development, Database Design, Databases, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Business Logic, Secure Coding, Data Validation, Process Modeling, Payment Systems, Document Management, Authentications, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Microsoft Windows, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Database Software, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Access
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Middleware, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Cloud Deployment, Data Structures, Development Environment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Database Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Test Case, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, UI Components, Software Testing, Development Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Context Management, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Hardware Design, Program Development, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months