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 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

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Timelines, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript and jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphics Software, Cross Platform Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), JUnit, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks