• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Programming

Programming Courses

Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing web applications and software solutions.

Popular Programming Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 291 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 681 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (681) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Applying Agile Frameworks and Practices in Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Workflow Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Lean Methodologies, Team Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 609 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (609) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 796 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (796) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Equity

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    3.9 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (379) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 557 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (557) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, General Science and Research

    4.2 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (69) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    Edureka

    Styling and Responsive Design with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Maintainability, Front-End Web Development, Style Guides, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Web Content, Animations, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
1…626364…497

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Applying Agile Frameworks and Practices in Real Projects: Packt
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

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
  • Udemy

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
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok