• 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: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    NIIT

    Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Web Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Responsive Web Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Layout Design, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, API Design, API Testing, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Application Development, Data Access, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    IBM

    Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, z/OS, Shell Script, Unix, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Django

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Database Management, Virtual Environment, Program Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Testing and Advanced REST with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Unit Testing, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Restful API, API Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Gradle, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Integration Testing, Application Frameworks, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Experience Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…326327328…574

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

  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare
  • APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API: Coursera
  • Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services: IBM
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • Value and Business Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Select Topics in Python: Django: Codio

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
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok