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.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
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.
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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, "...
$19.99listed price -
2
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...
$29.99listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
10
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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$176.40listed price -
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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...
$49.99listed price -
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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....
$19.99listed price
Best Coding Courses for Beginners compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $176.40, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $156.41. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy, Coursera and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 6 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, Arizona State University and University of Washington — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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