Top 10 Coding Courses for College Students

Python

Known for its simple syntax and versatility, Python is widely used in data science, AI, web development, and automation, making it ideal for beginners.

Java

A strong object-oriented language, Java is the backbone of enterprise applications, Android development, and large-scale systems used globally.

C++

With its high performance and control over memory, C++ is popular in competitive programming, game development, and system-level applications.

Coursera

Coursera partners with top universities and tech companies to offer online coding courses for students that are internationally recognized. It is a great platform that offers a wide variety of courses on web development and programming languages.

• Python for Everybody (University of Michigan): Comprehensive Python programming.
• Full Stack Web Development: Incorporates basic programming with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript up to frameworks.
• Machine Learning: An overview of AI and data science.

Free courses available, other courses charge an average fee of INR 3,000to INR 6,000.

Udemy

Udemy is one of the most popular online learning platforms, offering affordable coding courses across various languages and frameworks. Students benefit from lifetime access to purchased courses.

• The Complete JavaScript Course: For newbies to advanced software developers.
• Learn- HTML & CSS, JavaScript, Git, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, C++, C#, Java, and more
• Web Development Masterclass: Learn front-end development as well as back-end development.

INR 499 to INR 3,000 (frequent discounts available)

edX

Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX provides high-quality coding courses and professional certificates from global universities. This platform is perfect for those who want deeper academic-style learning.

• CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science is a course offered by Harvard University.
• Python & more: Know with Python skills, JavaScript, HTML, Java and many others.
• Java Programming and Software Engineering: From Duke University.

Courses are free to audit. The fee is around INR 7,000 to INR 15,000

Codecademy

Codecademy is an interactive platform where students can practice coding directly in the browser. Its hands-on approach makes learning more engaging for beginners.

• Web Development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: it is high time you memorised those terms.
• Data Science: You’ll jump into programming with Python, as well as SQL, and use tools for data visualization.
• Computer Science: Learn algorithms, data structures, and everything in between.

The basic plan is free, the plus plan costs USD 29.99 per month and the pro plan costs around USD 39.99 per month.

freeCodeCamp

freeCodeCamp is a completely free platform that offers project-based coding lessons and certifications. It is especially popular among students who prefer self-paced learning.

• Responsive Web Design: HTML, CSS, and web layouts.
• JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures: Be well aware of programming basics.
• Machine Learning with Python: Dive into AI development.

Free

Python for Everybody (Specialization)

Coursera (University of Michigan)

3,878/ month

2 months (10 hrs/week)

Python basics, data structures, APIs, databases, data visualization

Java Programming Masterclass

Udemy

9,600

80 hours

Core Java, OOP, collections, JavaFX, networking, concurrency

Full-Stack Web Development

freeCodeCamp

Free

1,400 hrs (full curriculum)

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases, APIs

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

Free

Included in full curriculum

HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, accessibility (a key building block)

CS50's Web Programming with Python & JS

edX (Harvard)

Free to audit; certification fee varies

12 weeks

Python, Git Django, JavaScript, SQL, Models, and Migrations

C++ Masterclass: From Fundamentals to Advanced

Udemy

3,499 (discount available)

114 hours 48 mins

C++ syntax, memory, performance, OOP, algorithms

JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures

freeCodeCamp

Free

Part of 1,400 hrs full curriculum

JavaScript fundamentals, ES6, OOP, basic algorithms

APIs and Microservices

freeCodeCamp

Free

Part of the integrated path

Node.js, Express, MongoDB, RESTful APIs

Information Security & QA

freeCodeCamp

Free

Part of the main curriculum

Testing, Mocha, Chai, and security practices in web development

Python for Data Science, AI & Development

Coursera / IBM

The course can be accessed for free, and certification is available at the end of the course

3 weeks, 10 hours per week

Python essentials, data handling, fundamentals of AI/DS

Responsive Web Design (certification path)

freeCodeCamp

JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures (certification path)

freeCodeCamp

Introduction to HTML and CSS

Codecademy (Free course)

Learn Python 3 (Free course)

Codecademy

C for Beginners

Great Learning Academy

Programming Essentials

Great Learning Academy

Python Developer

5,50,000

Java Developer

6,55,000

Web Developer

4,90,000

Machine Learning Engineer

12,00,000

Full-Stack Web Developer

4,90,000

Data Scientist / AI Engineer

12,00,000 - 13,00,000

C++ Developer

5,50,000

Android Developer

4,90,000

Competitive Programmer / General Developer

6,50,000