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: Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Matlab, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, DevOps, Test Planning, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Agile Software Development, YAML, Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Agile Methodology, Test Case, Microsoft Azure, Version Control, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Project Management, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Python Programming, User Accounts, Application Security, Encryption, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, R (Software), Probability Distribution, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Document Management, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design, Systems Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, User Story, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Sharing, Data Management, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), JSON, Data Mapping, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours