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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Data Structures, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Digital Transformation, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Management, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Scripting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Data Ethics, Banking Services, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computer Programming, Application Development, Information Architecture, Query Languages, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months