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: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Database Management, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Javascript
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Access, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Data Migration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, SQL, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Project Planning, Creative Thinking, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Project Management, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Planning, Editing, Performance Measurement, Teamwork, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Quality, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Database Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, Software Engineering, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supervised Learning, Workflow Management, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, NumPy, Professional Development
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Image Quality, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Software Versioning, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Reporting, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks