15 Best Coding Courses on edX
We compared 15 Coding courses currently listed on edX, priced from $5.00 to $510.30. 11 come from a named university or institution, including SDA Bocconi School of Management, Harvard University and Maryville University. 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
- $5.00 – $510.30
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from 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 $5.00 to $510.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditCoding a scuola con Software Libero
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Impara come usare il coding per il per l'apprendimento della matematica, delle arti e della grammatica. Learn how to to use coding for complement the study of maths, arts and grammar.
$55.00listed price -
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Fundamentals of Python
Offered by SDA Bocconi School of Management
We will equip you with everything you need to properly start using Python in your daily work activities. You will learn how to install Python and work with it through different graphical front-ends. You will then learn h...
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Computer Science for Python Programming
Offered by Harvard University
This course focuses on Python programming within the realm of computer science, guiding you through foundational concepts and practical applications. You'll learn how to employ Python for various tasks and develop proble...
$466.20listed price -
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Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development
Offered by Maryville University
This Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development provides valuable insights into the principles of software design and development. It is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of programming languag...
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Computer Science
Offered by University of South Carolina
This course in Computer Science offers a solid foundation in the principles and practices of the subject. It covers various topics essential for understanding computation and technology, making it an ideal choice for any...
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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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From Code to Creation: Mastering Game Programming
Offered by HP
From coding dynamic game mechanics and optimizing performance to understanding AI integration and developing interactive experiences, delve into the intricacies of game programming with this comprehensive course from HP....
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Try It: Intro to Python
Offered by University of New Hampshire
If you want to learn to code with Python, this free course will give you an overview of the ins and outs of Python basics. Try our no-risk course today and see why Python has become one of the world’s most popular and in...
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Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
Offered by The University of Michigan
This course is a "no prerequisite" introduction to Python Programming. You will learn about variables, conditional execution, repeated execution and how we use functions. The homework is done in a web browser so you can...
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Assembler Language
Offered by Doane University
This course enables the learner to implement modern, high-level programming language concepts in assembly language by learning and applying the foundational essentials of digital logic, computer organization, and low-lev...
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Try It: Intro to HTML
Offered by Washington University in St. Louis
Get free instruction in HTML web development in this no-risk online course. Learn how HTML coding skills can boost your career or help your website function more efficiently. No previous experience required.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditC++ Programming: A Hands-on Introduction
Offered by Codio
This course offers a hands-on introduction to C++ programming, making it ideal for those looking to get a solid grasp of this powerful language. You'll engage with practical exercises that not only teach you the syntax o...
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edX MOOC / Non-creditJava Programming: A Hands-on Introduction
Offered by Codio
This course provides a hands-on introduction to Java programming, designed to help you develop a strong foundation in coding. Through practical exercises and projects, you'll learn the basics of the Java language and how...
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Programming & Data Structures
Offered by Columbia University
This course introduces essentials of AI, Programming & Python and Data Structures as a review and refresher in preparation for more comprehensive course work.
$75.00listed price -
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edX CertificateApplications Developer
Offered by Microsoft
The Applications Developer course on edX focuses on equipping you with the essential skills needed to develop robust applications across various platforms. You'll explore key programming languages, frameworks, and best p...
$139.50listed price
Best Coding Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Coding a scuola con Software Libero | edX | Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II | $55.00 | View → |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Python | edX | SDA Bocconi School of Management | $199.00 | View → |
| 3 | Computer Science for Python Programming | edX | Harvard University | $466.20 | View → |
| 4 | Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 5 | Computer Science | edX | University of South Carolina | — | View → |
| 6 | JavaScript for Beginners | edX | University of California, Davis | $176.40 | View → |
| 7 | From Code to Creation: Mastering Game Programming | edX | HP | $5.00 | View → |
| 8 | Try It: Intro to Python | edX | University of New Hampshire | — | View → |
| 9 | Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) | edX | The University of Michigan | $59.00 | View → |
| 10 | Assembler Language | edX | Doane University | $249.00 | View → |
| 11 | Try It: Intro to HTML | edX | Washington University in St. Louis | — | View → |
| 12 | C++ Programming: A Hands-on Introduction | edX | Codio | $510.30 | View → |
| 13 | Java Programming: A Hands-on Introduction | edX | Codio | $510.30 | View → |
| 14 | Programming & Data Structures | edX | Columbia University | $75.00 | View → |
| 15 | Applications Developer | edX | Microsoft | $139.50 | View → |
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 11 priced courses on this page run from $5.00 to $510.30, with the middle of the range around $176.40 — a spread of $505.30. 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 edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including SDA Bocconi School of Management, Harvard University and Maryville University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.