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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Systems Architecture, Tool Calling, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Memory Management, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Version Control, Software Architecture, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Java, Program Development, Kotlin, Debugging, Java Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Performance marketing, Social Media Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Product Promotion, Blogs, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cloud Standards, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Migration, Resource Allocation, Security Management, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Drive Engagement, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Team Collaboration, Project Planning, Backlogs
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Web Content, Embeddings, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming, Code Review, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks