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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Development Environment, Data Management, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months