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15 Best Coding Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Coding courses currently listed on Udemy, Coursera and edX, priced from $19.99 to $176.40. 6 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, Arizona State University and University of Washington. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$19.99 – $176.40
Providers
Udemy, Coursera, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, edX, matched to "coding" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $176.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Python for Absolute Beginners: Hands-On Coding from Scratch

    Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of Python programming? Whether you're a complete beginner taking your first steps in coding or an aspiring developer eager to expand your skill set, "...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    Scratch 3.0 Coding Course: For Kids, Beginners, & Educators

    "In this engaging course, discover the world of programming and coding through the exciting lens of Scratch. Developed by MIT, Scratch transforms programming into an enjoyable adventure, making it feel like a game.Our ph...

    $29.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Flow Controls

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course focuses on mastering Python’s control flow mechanisms, including branching, looping, and functions. It covers essential concepts such as making decisions with if, if-else, and if-elif-else structures (branchi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Python

    Offered by Arizona State University

    In today’s society, uses for new technologies are broadening in scope and revolutionizing the world. Many new technologies automate redundant tasks so people may complete tasks of greater priority. These new automated te...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Offered by University of Washington

    This beginner-friendly Specialization guides you through the essential skills of front-end web development. You’ll start by learning HTML and CSS to structure and style your pages, then move on to creating responsive lay...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Web Development for Beginners

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    Curious about how the web works, or ready to build your very first website? This Specialization is designed for anyone - from complete beginners and aspiring developers to entrepreneurs and creative professionals - who w...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Offered by Arizona State University

    In today’s society, uses for new technologies are broadening in scope and revolutionizing the world. Many new technologies automate redundant tasks so people may complete tasks of greater priority. These new automated te...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experien...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Offered by Rice University

    Developed by Rice University's world-class Computer Science & Data Science faculty, this specialization is intended for beginners who would like to master essential programming skills. Through four courses, you will cove...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Data Structures

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course provides an in-depth exploration of Python’s four built-in data structures: lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. Each structure will be introduced in detail, focusing on how to create, access, and manipulat...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This specialization provides a comprehensive introduction to Python programming, covering foundational concepts like flow control, functions, and built-in data structures such as lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. Le...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz

    This specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence aficionados seeking a comprehensive introduction to programming. Starting...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    This course is designed for those who are new to JavaScript and want to build a solid foundation in web development. You'll learn the essentials of this popular programming language, enabling you to create interactive we...

    $176.40
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate

    Python for Beginners in Tamil 2024

    நான் ஒரு பயிற்சியாளராக, எம்பெடெடிட் சிஸ்டம் மற்றும் செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு துறையில் 7 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேல் தொழில்துறை அனுபவம் பெற்றுள்ளேன்.ஒவ்வொரு வகுப்பும் முக்கியமானது, மேலும் சில முக்கிய காட்சிகள் நிஜ வாழ்க்கை எடுத்துக்காட்டு...

    $49.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Python Mastery for Beginners

    In this course, we'll take a deep dive into Python, a super cool programming language. Whether you're new to coding or have some experience, this course will guide you through Python's basics with simplicity and clarity....

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Coding Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Python for Absolute Beginners: Hands-On Coding from Scratch Udemy $19.99 View →
2 Scratch 3.0 Coding Course: For Kids, Beginners, & Educators Udemy $29.99 View →
3 BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Flow Controls Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
4 Introduction to Python Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
5 Front-End Web Development for Beginners Coursera University of Washington $49.00 View →
6 Web Development for Beginners Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
7 Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
8 Introduction to Python Functions Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
9 Introduction to Scripting in Python Coursera Rice University $49.00 View →
10 BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Data Structures Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
11 BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
12 C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming Coursera University of California, Santa Cruz $49.00 View →
13 JavaScript for Beginners edX University of California, Davis $176.40 View →
14 Python for Beginners in Tamil 2024 Udemy $49.99 View →
15 Python Mastery for Beginners Udemy $19.99 View →

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