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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Linux, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronic Components, OSI Models, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Linux Commands, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Servers, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative Model Architectures, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data-oriented programming, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, Gmail, digital literacy, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Robotics, Computer Programming, Program Development, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Other Programming Languages, Real Time Data, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks