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: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, Eclipse (Software), Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Model View Controller, Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Development, UI Components, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Code Reusability, Django (Web Framework), Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Python Programming, Record Keeping, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability, Program Development, System Configuration, File I/O, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Istio, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Performance Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, File Management, YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Code Reusability, Configuration Management, Encryption, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Programming Principles, Real Time Data, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Restful API, Authentications, Data Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, OpenAI API, AI Orchestration, Code Review, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, Command-Line Interface, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, API Testing, Rust (Programming Language), Key Management, Software Technical Review, Back-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Solution Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Server Side, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Restful API, Web Frameworks, Data Persistence, Software Architecture
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months