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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Structures, User Accounts
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Content, Web Development, UI Components
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, USB, Embedded Systems, Network Security, Test Equipment, General Networking, Serial Peripheral Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months