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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Java, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Command-Line Interface, File Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Software Development Tools, Transaction Processing, Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Javascript, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, User Interface (UI), Unit Testing, Data Management
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File Management, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months