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

Programming Basics Courses

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.


Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    SQL Server数据库技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Java, Continuous Deployment, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Java Programming, React.js

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Glasgow

    Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, AI Security, Electronic Medical Record, Responsible AI, Data Mining, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Autoencoders

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Authentications, Software Design Patterns, SQL, Data Persistence, Mockups, JSON, User Interface (UI), Functional Design, Databases, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, HR Tech, Marketing, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Box Office Data with Seaborn and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Jupyter, Cloud Applications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Searches related to programming basics

java programming basics
introduction to java and programming basics
1…185186187…433

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

  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • SQL Server数据库技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot: Board Infinity
  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
  • Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams: Coursera
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera
  • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt

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