15 Best Java Courses for Beginners
We compared 15 Java courses currently listed on Coursera and edX, priced from $49.00 to $672.30. 3 come from a named university or institution, including University of Pennsylvania, Duke University and The Georgia Institute of Technology. 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
- $49.00 – $672.30
- Providers
- Coursera, edX
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, matched to "java" 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 $49.00 to $672.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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 -
2
Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals
Offered by Duke University
Take your first step towards a career in software development with this introduction to Java—one of the most in-demand programming languages and the foundation of the Android operating system. Designed for beginners, thi...
$49.00listed price -
3
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology
This course provides an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using Java, a fundamental programming language widely utilized in various software applications. You'll learn essential OOP concepts, enabling you...
$672.30listed price -
4
Java from Beginner to Expert
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
$49.00listed price -
5
Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals
Offered by LearnKartS
Welcome to the Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals course! The course covers Java Generics and the Collections Framework, providing participants with vital skills for effective Java programming. Learners will also explore...
$49.00listed price -
6
Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
This course provides an introduction to the Java language and object-oriented programming, including an overview of Java syntax and how it differs from a language like Python. Students will learn how to write custom Java...
$99.00listed price -
7
Learn Core Java from Scratch - Hands-On Training - 2026
Offered by Packt
This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress throug...
$49.00listed price -
8
Java Programming Fundamentals
Offered by IBM & SkillUp
Java remains one of the top four popular programming languages (TIOBE Index), and entry-level Java developers earn a good salary from the start, USD 86,000 annually on average! Whether you're just starting your programmi...
$49.00listed price -
9
Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate
Offered by Packt
Embark on a structured journey to mastering Java programming, starting from the fundamentals and progressing to essential object-oriented programming concepts. You’ll gain a solid understanding of Java syntax, variables,...
$49.00listed price -
10
Core Java for Beginners
Offered by LearnKartS
Java remains one of the top programming languages in the world, powering over 3 billion devices globally. With its widespread use in enterprise systems, mobile apps, and cloud-based applications, Java continues to be a k...
$49.00listed price -
11
Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O
Offered by SkillUp
Boost your Java development skills with curated projects designed to help you quickly build real-world experience. Through online project-based labs, you'll apply critical development techniques that employers expect a g...
$49.00listed price -
12
Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
$49.00listed price -
13
Apply Java Programming Fundamentals and Modern Features
Offered by EDUCBA
By the end of this course, learners will be able to write, debug, and structure Java programs using core syntax, control flow, object-oriented principles, GUI components, and modern Java language features. They will conf...
$49.00listed price -
14
Fundamentals of Java Programming
Offered by Board Infinity
This fundamentals of Java programming course gives you the complete core Java skills that software development and Java developer roles demand - covering JVM architecture, Java syntax, OOP principles, and hands-on lab pr...
$49.00listed price -
15
Java Programming Fundamentals for Spring Boot Development
Offered by Board Infinity
Want to start building powerful backend applications using Java Spring Boot? It all begins with a strong foundation in Java fundamentals. This Java course helps you master core concepts such as object-oriented programmin...
$49.00listed price
Best Java 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 $49.00 to $672.30, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $623.30. 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 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. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Pennsylvania, Duke University and The Georgia Institute of Technology — 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 19 September 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.