Programming Core Courses

Programming Languages, Part C

458 ratings at Coursera

Explore functional programming concepts using ML, Racket, and Ruby. Learn language design principles to write elegant, reusable code and gain a deeper understanding of programming paradigms.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Paradigms of Computer Programming – Fundamentals

5 reviews

This course covers functional, object-oriented, and declarative dataflow programming in a unified framework, with practical code fragments and a simple semantics.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Programming Fundamentals

6835 ratings at Coursera

Learn to develop algorithms, read code, and understand programming concepts like data types and sorting, applicable to any programming language.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

59 reviews

Learn interactive Python programming: lists, dictionaries, loops, OOP, game physics, and sprite animation. Build games like Blackjack and Asteroids while mastering essential programming concepts.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Harvey Mudd College

Programming in Scratch

5 reviews

See how easy learning computer science can be. Use Scratch to create games, animations, stories and more.

• edX
• 6 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Parallel Programming Concepts

5 reviews

Explore parallel programming foundations, from shared memory to distributed systems, covering key concepts, architectures, and best practices for modern software development.

• openHPI
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

29 reviews

This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Django, React, and Bootstrap.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 6-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Programming

53 reviews

Learn fundamental programming concepts and skills using Python and JavaScript, covering web development basics, functions, data structures, and object-oriented programming.

• Udacity
• 5 months 1 week 6 days 4 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

C Programming Tutorial for Beginners

46 reviews

Comprehensive introduction to C programming, covering core concepts from basic syntax to advanced topics like pointers and file operations. Includes hands-on projects for practical application.

• freeCodeCamp
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

41 reviews

Learn to design and develop Android apps from scratch, covering fundamentals, activities, intents, permissions, fragments, and user interfaces using Android Studio.

• Coursera
• 28 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Object-Oriented Design

41 reviews

Learn object-oriented design principles and UML to create modular, flexible software. Apply concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, and design patterns to improve Java coding skills and software architecture.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Java Programming: Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms

37 reviews

Learn to enhance your code by using fundamental data structures and powerful algorithms in Java.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Programming for the Visual Arts with p5.js

36 reviews

Explore visual arts programming with p5.js, covering basics to advanced topics like motion, functions, objects, and interactivity. Create dynamic, interactive visual projects through hands-on coding.

• Kadenze
• 66 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Real-Time Audio Programming in ChucK

33 reviews

Learn real-time audio programming with ChucK, covering fundamentals to advanced topics. Create expressive digital instruments, explore sound synthesis, and gain skills applicable to other programming languages.

• Kadenze
• 48 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python

11 reviews

An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)