• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
Log In
Join for Free
Coursera
  • Browse
  • Programming Basics

Programming Basics Courses Online

Learn programming basics for building a foundation in coding. Understand syntax, data structures, and algorithms in various programming languages.

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required
 *

Language
Required
 *

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required
 *

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
Graduate level learning within reach.

Level
Required
 *

Duration
Required
 *

Skills
Required
 *

Subtitles
Required
 *

Educator
Required
 *

Explore the Programming Basics Course Catalog

  • Status: New
    New
    G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner について

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Migration, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Systems Administration, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Business Valuation, Derivatives, Public Key Infrastructure, Social Determinants Of Health, Portfolio Management, Gerontology, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Customer Analysis, Credit Risk, Digital Transformation, Risk Analysis, Assertiveness, Peer Review, Financial Analysis, Health Policy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Service Level, Performance Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Software Engineering, Data Science, Bash (Scripting Language), Statistical Methods

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Skills you'll gain:

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of London

    Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Incident Response, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Programming Basics learners also search

C Programming
Programming
C
Beginner Programming
Development
C Programming Projects
Programming Projects
Computer Programming
1…405406407408

In summary, here are 7 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Cloud Spanner について: Google Cloud
  • Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery - Français: Google Cloud
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science: University of London
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science: University of London

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok