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15 Best Functions Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Functions courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $9.99 to $680.40. 7 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, Imperial College London and Goldsmiths, University of London & University of London. 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
$9.99 – $680.40
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "functions" 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 $9.99 to $680.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages

    Offered by Coursera

    In this 1.5-hour long guided project, you will get up to speed with the basics of the Go programming language. We will do this buy creating a command line interface airfare calculator step by step. Go (also known as Gola...

    $9.99
    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 for Researchers

    Offered by Imperial College London

    This course teaches the fundamentals of Python 3 in the context of academic research. Our tutor team support researchers across the whole of Imperial College London, including in science, engineering, mathematics, comput...

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

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London & University of London

    This course is the first of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriente...

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

    Introduction to Calculus

    Offered by The University of Sydney

    The focus and themes of the Introduction to Calculus course address the most important foundations for applications of mathematics in science, engineering and commerce. The course emphasises the key ideas and historical...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    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
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    This course serves as a foundational introduction to Python programming, perfect for those looking to get started with coding. You'll learn about basic syntax, data structures, and programming concepts that are essential...

    $680.40
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    This Specialization is intended for the learner with no previous programming experience or the career changer transitioning to software development. JavaScript is generally the first programming language you will need to...

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

    Excel for Beginners

    Offered by Davidson College

    No prior knowledge or experience with Excel? No problem! Mastering a basic skills in Excel will open the door to new opportunities, jobs, and more advanced skills that can help you be more efficient in your work or advan...

    $249.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate

    Python for Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Practice.

    Are you new to programming and would like to start with one of the most widely used and accessible languages worldwide? The goal of this course, "Python for Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Practice", is to help you beco...

    $19.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate

    Microsoft Excel From Beginner to Advanced

    Welcome to our Excel Course!Whether you're a beginner stepping into the world of spreadsheets or looking to refresh your skills, this course is your key to mastering the basics of Microsoft Excel.In this engaging and use...

    $74.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate

    Python Programming for PCEP Beginner to Certified

    Are you a beginner looking to start your Python programming journey and achieve the PCEP (Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer) certification? This course is designed to guide you step-by-step from zero experience to...

    $19.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate

    Complete PCEP Python Certification Course Beginner Friendly

    Prepare for the PCEP Python Certification with this complete beginner-friendly Python course. This program is designed to teach you Python programming fundamentals, develop your coding skills, and give you the confidence...

    $29.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Learn Python from Scratch | Python for Absolute Beginners

    This course is designed for absolute beginners who are willing to practice and learn step by step.Python is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly programming languages in the world. If you have never written a si...

    $24.99
    listed price

Best Functions Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Python Functions Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
2 Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages Coursera Coursera $9.99 View →
3 BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Flow Controls Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
4 Introduction to Python for Researchers Coursera Imperial College London $49.00 View →
5 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++ Coursera Goldsmiths, University of London & University of London $49.00 View →
6 Introduction to Calculus Coursera The University of Sydney $49.00 View →
7 BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
8 Introduction to Python Programming edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $680.40 View →
9 JavaScript for Beginners Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
10 Excel for Beginners edX Davidson College $249.00 View →
11 Python for Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Practice. Udemy $19.99 View →
12 Microsoft Excel From Beginner to Advanced Udemy $74.99 View →
13 Python Programming for PCEP Beginner to Certified Udemy $19.99 View →
14 Complete PCEP Python Certification Course Beginner Friendly Udemy $29.99 View →
15 Learn Python from Scratch | Python for Absolute Beginners Udemy $24.99 View →

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