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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Preprocessing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, System Programming, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Maintainability, Data Structures, Generative AI, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, Development Environment, Debugging
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Software Installation, Data Science, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Business Logic, Financial Data, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby (Programming Language), Program Development, File I/O, Development Environment, Maintainability, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months