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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, File I/O, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Cryptography, Web Applications, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, NumPy, Matplotlib, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Pandas (Python Package), Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Regression Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, LLM Application, Web Development, Javascript, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Data Persistence, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Web Applications, Version Control, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Performance Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Cloud Services, Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours