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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, System Testing, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, CI/CD, Integration Testing, Maintainability, Automation, Test Data, Quality Assurance, Scalability, SAP Applications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Management, Query Languages, Network Architecture, Diagram Design, Command-Line Interface, Data Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, React.js, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, JSON, Flutter (Software)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Neurology, R Programming, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Web Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Cross Platform Development, Content Management, Web Applications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks