15 Best Data Structures Courses for Beginners
We compared 15 Data Structures courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $310.50. 6 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, The Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Pennsylvania. 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 – $310.50
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "data structures" 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 $310.50, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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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Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithm
This course, Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms, is designed to provide a solid foundation in three essential linear data structures: linked lists, stacks, and queues. These structures are fundamental buildin...
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Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java III: Exceptions, Data Structures, Recursion, and GUIs
Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology
Learn how to create and use exceptions, data structures, recursion, and graphical user-interfaces (GUIs).
$249.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Java Programming: Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms
Offered by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Learn to enhance your code by using fundamental data structures and powerful algorithms in Java.
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Introduction to Programming with Python and Java
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
This Specialization starts out by teaching basic concepts in Python and ramps up to more complex subjects such as object-oriented programming and data structures in Java. By the time learners complete this series of four...
$79.00listed price -
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Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal
Offered by University of Colorado System
This course is all about starting to learn how to develop video games using the C++ programming language and the Unreal Engine on Windows or Mac. This course assumes you have previous programming experience in some other...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to Programming
Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
This course aims to prepare you for problem solving through programming. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the C Programming Language. You’ll learn about various constructs supported by C Language and use them to w...
$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...
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Introduction to SQL & Databases
Offered by Stanford University
This course provides a solid foundation in SQL and database management, focusing on key concepts and practical applications. You will learn how to create and manipulate databases, write complex queries, and understand fu...
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Udemy CertificatePython 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...
$19.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificatePython 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...
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Udemy CertificateLearn 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...
$24.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificatePython Courses Full tutorial For Beginners 100% Successfully
Python is a versatile and powerful programming language that is widely used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. Whether you're a beginner or have some programming experience, this compr...
$79.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateBeginner's Guide to Zig
Welcome to Beginner's Guide to Zig.Jump-start your Zig learning journey with this course.This course will start at the basics of Zig: how to run your first Zig program, language syntax, different types the language offer...
$109.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateIntroduction to Python (crash course)
In this crash course, we will cover the fundamentals of the Python programming language. This course aims to be straight to the point while being rigorous and easy to understand. At the end of the course, a series of ten...
$29.99listed price
Best Data Structures 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 $310.50, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $290.51. 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 Coursera, Udemy 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, The Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Pennsylvania — 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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