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: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java Programming, Java, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Code Reusability, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Software Design Patterns, Data Import/Export, Javascript, Computer Programming, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Programming Principles, Debugging, Problem Solving, C++ (Programming Language), Python Programming, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Data Sharing, Agentic systems, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Java Programming, File I/O, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Jupyter, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming, Graphing, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Data Validation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation, Event Monitoring, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks