Free Online Programming Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Michigan

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) (Coursera)

CS: Programming

Discover the fundamentals of coding with 'Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python' on Coursera. This introductory course is designed to teach you the essential skills needed to program computers using Python, without requiring any previous programming knowledge or complex mathematics. Perfect for beginners looking to start their journey into the world of computer programming.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Python Functions

Coursera

University of Edinburgh,Universidad ORT Uruguay

¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación (Coursera)

CS: Programming

Este curso te ofrece una puerta de entrada al fascinante mundo de la programación. Con un enfoque práctico, aprenderás a utilizar Scratch, un lenguaje visual que facilita el aprendizaje. Adquiere habilidades esenciales y comienza a pensar como un ingeniero de software.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Scratch

Coursera

Peking University

Java程序设计 (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

《Java程序设计》是由 Coursera 提供的一门在线课程，专为帮助学生学习 Java 语言及其应用而设。通过这门课程，你将掌握 Java 语言的语法、面向对象编程原则，并深入理解 Java 语言机制。此外，课程还涵盖了 Java SE 中基本 API 的使用，如集合、线程、输入输出、图形用户界面和网络应用等。适合大学本科生以及有计算机基础的学生，尤其是那些已经学过计算机基础、计算概论或 C 语言的学员。

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Java Coursera Plus

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2 (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering CS: Theory

Dive deep into the foundational principles of cloud computing with 'Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2'. This comprehensive online course explores critical distributed system concepts like Clouds, MapReduce, key-value stores, and more. Learn how to leverage these fundamental techniques to build scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Cloud Algorithms

Coursera

Peking University

C++程序设计 (Coursera)

CS: Theory

本课程将引导您全面了解并掌握C++语言中的面向对象编程（OOP）技术，如类和对象的定义，运算符重载，继承和多态等。通过学习，您将能够应用这些概念来构建可维护性强、扩展性高的大型程序，并初步领会面向对象方法在提高代码质量方面的优势。

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming C++ Object-Oriented Programming

Coursera

University of Michigan

Python Data Structures (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering CS: Programming

Dive into the world of Python programming and unlock the power of its essential data structures. This course will guide you through using lists, dictionaries, and tuples to perform sophisticated data analysis tasks. Perfect for beginners looking to advance their skills in Python 3.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Python Semantics

Coursera

University of Michigan

Using Python to Access Web Data (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Discover the art of extracting valuable information from the vast expanse of the Internet with 'Using Python to Access Web Data'. In this comprehensive online course, you'll learn how to scrape, parse, and access web data using Python, including handling HTML, XML, and JSON data formats. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate programmer looking to expand your skills, this course will equip you with the tools needed to treat the Internet as a rich source of data.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Python XML

Coursera

University of Michigan

Using Databases with Python (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Discover the fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) and basic database design in this comprehensive course. Learn to store, manage, and retrieve data effectively with Python and SQLite3. Dive into building web crawlers and multi-step data gathering processes, all while mastering D3.js for data visualization.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Programming Python Databases

Coursera

University of Michigan

Introduction to CSS3 (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering CS: Programming

Discover the fundamentals of modern web design with our 'Introduction to CSS3' course. Dive into the world of Cascading Style Sheets and learn how to transform basic HTML pages into visually appealing, dynamic websites. This beginner-friendly course focuses on writing effective CSS rules, testing your code, and developing good programming practices.

Jul 27th 2026

4 Weeks

Programming CSS Web Design