• 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


  • S

    Skillshare

    3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build & Apply Advanced iOS Apps with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Application Lifecycle Management, UI Components, Application Design, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Web Services, Secure Coding, Authentications, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Data Management, JSON

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Cypress Testing

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Script Development, Scenario Testing, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Maintainability, User Interface (UI), Security Testing, Test Data, Scalability, Debugging, Authentications, Compliance Reporting, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Develop Code with Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Code Review, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Big Data

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Analyze Customer Reviews with Gemini Using Python Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Customer Analysis, Cloud Management, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Cloud Applications, LLM Application, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Business Reporting, SQL

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Application, Data Management, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Interactive Design, Javascript, Cloud Hosting, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Animations, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Application Development, Python Programming, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Instagram Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Paid media, Advertising, Content Creation, Target Audience, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…410411412…494

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

  • 3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • Build & Apply Advanced iOS Apps with Swift: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Cypress Testing: Coursera
  • Develop Code with Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Analyze Customer Reviews with Gemini Using Python Notebooks: Google Cloud
  • Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning: Google Cloud
  • Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites: Packt
  • Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website: Coursera
  • AI Deep Learning Projects with TensorFlow: EDUCBA
  • GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment: Board Infinity

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
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

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