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: jQuery, Data Structures, Javascript and jQuery, Programming Principles, Data Management, Microsoft Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Event-Driven Programming, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Maintainability, Package and Software Management, R (Software), Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Game Design, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Enablement, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Solution Selling, AI Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Prompt Engineering, Data Integration, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Java, Development Environment, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Game Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Technology Solutions, Systems Integration, Business Operations, Solution Design, Data Integration, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks