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: Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, TypeScript, Server Side, Web Development, Build Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, File Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Python Programming
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Unified Modeling Language, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Technical Communication, User Story, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Baking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Simulations, Statistical Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, Servers, Debugging, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Open Source Technology, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Business Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Process Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Database Application, Database Management, Software Design, Application Development, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks