RD
4.0Reviewed Feb 19, 2022
easy to follow through to learn some basic concept of how computer works, especcially with the concept of internet, would be good to introduce some game dev knowledge briefly maybe
Introduction to Computer Programming
This MOOC provides you with the foundational skill set required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. You will begin by learning the basics of editing and running programs. Then you will learn how to create 2D graphics using shapes and coordinates. Finally, you will learn how to create interactive graphics that you can control with the mouse. You will even solve a set of interactive puzzles using your coding skills in the Sleuth game which has been created especially for this course. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5.js library.
Status: Maintainability
Status: Computer Graphic Techniques
BeginnerCourse21 hours
Featured reviews
BS
4.0Reviewed Feb 23, 2019
Very challenging (which is good!) But at times.. hard to follow. Definitely establishes the most basic skills that a programmer needs: Patience, Problem-solving, Research, Flexibility, and Flow.
GT
5.0Reviewed Jun 8, 2019
The course is built up well, the steps are easy to follow. Even when there is some research required, the intentional gaps are highly manageable. The gamified deliverables were really fun to do! :-)
PS
5.0Reviewed Feb 20, 2020
Thank you coursera and everyone involved in making this course back in London university. This was a Great adventure and i learned so much along the way.
AG
5.0Reviewed Jul 19, 2021
It's worth the hard work. I'm insatiable for learning and need more impossible looking projects or games that Coursera designed to help the student really get into the world of computer programming.
DD
4.0Reviewed Feb 4, 2025
After finishing "Week 1" of the course material it told me that I had completed the course, even though there were two additional weeks of material that had not been completed. Is this intentional?
RC
5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2019
An excellent way to introduce newbies to the programming world. I did not know a thing about programming. However, I've acquired the necessary skills to understand the basics of it!
DM
4.0Reviewed Jun 16, 2025
as an out and out beginner, this was an amazing experience. I need a lot more context to get the most out of the course, but notwithstanding my deficits, i learned a lot and more than i expected.
CZ
4.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2022
Overall good introduction to Javascript. The Sleuth game instructions could be made clearer, a lot of the time is spent trying to decipher the instructions rather than coding.
AS
5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2022
It was exactly as advertised, for absolute beginners like me. It was interesting, and frustrating to code through this class, and thus, I learnt a lot from it.
TL
5.0Reviewed Apr 1, 2023
Very basic and simple enough for every body. Don't have to have prior experience in coding. Also love that they choose bracket since you don't have to reload everytime you update the code.
WZ
4.0Reviewed Jan 19, 2020
locating the coordinates when there are multiple (>5) in a sleuth task can be a little repetitive. other than that it's great.