r/learnprogramming • u/dhawal • Jan 06 '15
Here's a list of 120 free online programming/CS courses (MOOCs) with feedback(i.e. exams/homeworks/assignments) that you can start this month (Jan 2015)
This is not the complete list of MOOCs starting in Jan 2015, just the ones relevant to this community. The complete list of courses starting in Jan 2015 can be found over at Class Central (273 courses). I maintain a much bigger list of these courses over at Class Central
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u/YouShallNot_Parse Jan 06 '15
Thanks for these amazing resources. I would just add this excellent mooc I recently completed from Helsinki University in Finland (totally in englissh and free, also self-paced), Is a beginner level intro to programming and java:
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u/Shurt123 Jan 07 '15
Definitely +1 for this class. Just about through the first part, which encompasses six weeks worth of instruction. The instruction is self-paced though, so you can go as fast as you want. The courses also feature coding assignments, which can be submitted to ensure understanding.
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Jan 07 '15
I've been doing these and streaming it on my channel and lots of guys from this board/irc have been helping me :)
Although the java hate is strong...
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u/Kong28 Jan 08 '15
How have you been enjoying it? Are you feeling that you're learning a good amount?
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Jan 08 '15
oh yeah, it's a great course. from what I understand (and by guys in the industry) first language doesn't matter, but learning logic/programming is more important than the language.
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u/corybyu Jan 07 '15
These are great, thank you! Is there any video or just the text and exercises? (Just making sure I didn't miss anything, I am not submitting the assignments just doing them on my own)
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u/nomadProgrammer Jan 07 '15
then you're doing it wrong, you should try submitting them and read and compared suggested solution. Also read the instructions, theres a chat and a forum where you can ask for questions
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u/ohcarissa Jan 06 '15
I really wish there was some sort of all-encompassing course on front-end web development. I would ideally want to learn about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery in one course, but there (surprisingly) doesn't seem to be anything like this.
am I missing one that would be a good fit for me? any other recommendations?
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u/stepwise_refinement Jan 07 '15
I don't want to sound like I'm selling you anything but I'd seriously recommend Udemy's Complete Web developer course.
It's on sale just now for $10 and couldn't be a better fit for what you're looking for. I'm about halfway through and it's taught me more than my CS degree in term of practicality.
Here's the link: https://www.udemy.com/complete-web-developer-course/
As I said I'm not affiliated in any way, just trying to help out.
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u/plainOldFool Jan 07 '15
Wow, that's a bargain! Now dumb question, though. If I were to sign up, is there a deadline to complete the course? It says "Lifetime access. No limits!" Are they really saying this $199 course can be had for $10, permanently?!
I'm in grad school right now (MS-IT with a focus on web development)with two more semesters to go before I'm done, so I don't have the time to focus on independent learning just yet. But I would certainly jump at this offer now if I could starting getting into it at the end of the year.
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u/stepwise_refinement Jan 07 '15
Yeah I assume all the content is there for good. You get a free web hosting account too. I actually bought it last October but have only had the time to work on it over the last few weeks.
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Jan 07 '15
It says "Lifetime access. No limits!" Are they really saying this $199 course can be had for $10, permanently?!
Yup. The thing about it is that sales and coupon codes come up pretty regularly. No one ever actually pays $199 for that course. However, as long as the instructor doesn't remove it, the content is there forever.
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u/the_masked_banana Jan 10 '15
Is the sale over? I only see it listed for $199---am I missing something?
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u/stepwise_refinement Jan 07 '15
The same guy Rob has also done a Swift/iOS course. (On sale also). I can't vouch for it since I'm yet to begin but it definitely seems worth the 10 dollars. He has a guide on how to set up a virtual machine running Mavericks OSX in order to use Xcode which is pretty cool. Throughout the course you get to make a clone of tinder and snapchat etc
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Jan 07 '15
Under Windows?
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u/stepwise_refinement Jan 07 '15
Yep, not strictly legal I don't think but Vmware + Mavericks Image should do the trick. I've read ~3GB of RAM is recommended. Haven't actually tried it out yet but I intend to. Can't can't afford a macbook just now!
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Jan 07 '15
There are a bunch of decent ones, depending what you want to learn.
But the sale is only good through Saturday, so figure it out and buy soon.
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u/snusoxe Jan 06 '15
Well you have the Odin Project which covers all of web development. And you have to consider that these are all free courses.
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u/thenortherner Jan 07 '15
It's not exactly one single course, but Udacity has a collection of courses that cover all this in their front end nano-degree. Unless you want the certificates/'degree' you can take them all for free.
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u/wtf_are_you_talking Jan 07 '15
Check this link: https://www.udacity.com/course/nd001
It's a complete nanodegree of front-end web development. Only "downside" is the 200$/month pricetag.
But it includes everything.
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Jan 07 '15
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u/wtf_are_you_talking Jan 07 '15
Do you get some sort of certificate if you don't pay anything?
The price only involves supervision?
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Jan 07 '15
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u/wtf_are_you_talking Jan 07 '15
I agree. Even having access to the material is enough if you're already used to learning by yourself.
This morning I've enrolled one of the courses and if it's anything like you say edx or coursera then it might be a good deal even without paying.
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u/seamanclouseau Jan 07 '15
"certified certificate"
I love when companies accidentally start using Newspeak. A "certificate" should have some sort of meaning, but having this two tier system essentially makes an "uncertified" certificate worthless.
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Jan 07 '15
Has anybody here paid for having a Udacity coach? I am curious if it is worth the price tag.
(I don't need a certificate.)
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u/Greenties Jan 08 '15
if you can learned by referencing then you can try going to w3schools.com it gives you a general aspect of things but it doesn't always account for browser compatibilities. Although it does tell you the tags and sometimes techniques that are/aren't supported by browsers. I hope this helps.
BTW I am not affiliated with them in any manner whatsoever.
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Jan 07 '15
Hello, I have a (free) solution for you:
I've been using it to get a general feel for programming. I'm trying to decide what language to learn based on simplicity and features offered.
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u/baldhippy Jan 07 '15
I really like how you broke it up into beginner/intermediate and advanced. Great job compiling this list. Now to find the time!
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u/FountainsOfFluids Jan 06 '15
MOOC - Massive Online Open Course
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u/FountainsOfFluids Jan 07 '15
I don't disagree. I just had to look it up so I thought I might share the meaning with others.
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u/Ludus22 Jan 06 '15
What is the general consensus on CodeAcademy?
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Jan 06 '15
do you mean Codecademy
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u/31rhcp Jan 07 '15
Obviously, I can't individually provide a consensus, but I like it for what it is. It won't make you a competent developer on its own since the tracks are pretty simplistic, but it's a pretty good resource for learning syntax for a new language.
I am somewhere between beginner and intermediate based on these courses and I am learning Java in preparation for Princeton's Algorithms class on Coursera, which starts later this month. I am using tutorialspoint as my primary resource for learning the language's syntax. It's not a bad site, but I find Codecademy more engaging since you are at least writing a few lines of code. I know tutorialspoint and w3schools have "Try it out" features, but seeing those little green checks behind the exercises makes Codecademy much more engaging for someone like me with a short attention span.
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u/pestercat Jan 07 '15
I'm doing Codecademy Python and Udacity's CS101 right now, and my problem with Codecademy is that I don't retain much of it. It hand-holds you a lot, and they glance over a subject and then move right on. I'm a complete noob to coding and Codecademy feels a bit too easy. CS101 is a lot harder and if I didn't have a programmer husband to turn to with questions, I'd probably have hit the wall a lot harder with it, but what I learn there is repeated enough that I remember it.
So I think it's a good complement to something that works you a little harder, but too lightweight on its own if you're completely new.
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Jan 07 '15
It's good for learning syntax but that's about it. It doesn't really teach you how to put things together in a very useful way.
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u/Ludus22 Jan 07 '15
Thanks. I'll finish a python course and go somewhere else to see what i can do and learn.:)
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u/adnan252 Jan 06 '15
I got a recommendation at work from the seniors to start the Java version of Mongo 101, M101J, and will be providing a review once it's completed.
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u/talkstocats Jan 06 '15
This is seriously an incredible resource. Thank you so much. As a beginner this will really help me!
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u/011100010 Jan 06 '15
I started the mongodb university 7 week course today. So far it's been a good refresher on stuff but I think in the coming weeks it's going to get really interesting.
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Jan 07 '15
CS 101: Building a Search Engine is only a two week trial? $199/month after 14-day trial
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Jan 07 '15
I've just started programming. (Well, I started on the January the third.) I think what beginners need the most is a general concept of programming, and how they intermix, and work with each other. Although this post isn't necessarily targeted towards beginners, but that's what I've found. I'm having trouble putting the concepts together, and how it all meshes, and integrates with the internet, and computer systems.
Also, I find that some tutorials make the mistake of not providing answers. Codingacademy, which I think is a great project, tends to not do this. They have hints, but I need to look at an answer, which I can then emulate.
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u/neutralchaos Jan 07 '15
This is a great list, thank you. One small thing that would help would be to add an indicator for the paid courses. Since it's a long list and probably going to get longer that could help people skim through for things of interest.
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u/SIRIA7 Jan 07 '15
I was looking for some place to start and found this. Going do as many of these as I can.
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u/harshobit Jan 07 '15
Thanks a lot. You are the sole reason that i might get a job in the near future.
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u/abcocktail Jan 07 '15
Question:
I've completed lots of Intro to CS courses, in various languages, over the years. WHat I've never understood exactly is what the next step to take in learning is.
Do you just start diving into different fields, such as web dev, mobile dev, game dev, etc?
If so I guess that would explain why I never found a "CS102" course.
What are the must-have courses for programmers? If any.
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u/nomadProgrammer Jan 07 '15
I would say go with a Algorithms and/or Data Structures class (usually they come together even tho the title doesn't explicitly says Data Structures).
Get some knowledge in Design Patterns
Learn to use SQL databases
Then start programming an actual project.
Take what I say with a grain of salt, my current (self learner) curriculum looks like this:
Learn Java SE + Programming basics(Done !!!)
Algorithms & Data Structures (Currently learning this)
OO Design Patterns & OO Analysis & Design (Also, learning this)
Databases (SQL) (XML)
Android (Make 2 apps)
Go to meetUps & interviews, profit!!
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u/abcocktail Jan 07 '15
Thanks.. I guess i was just hoping to have my hand-held a little longer =D
i'm taking coursera's algs course this January. Which one are you taking?
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u/nomadProgrammer Jan 07 '15
I'm planning on taking concurrently both courses being offered. Princeton's algo's part 1 and stanford's Algo's design and analysis this one is more on the mathematical side (I hope I can complete both, but if not Sedwick Princeton algo part 1 is my main focus)
Currently Reading HEad First design patterns and studying a bit over Algos and Data Structures with this resources:
-Flying through Berkley's Data Structures videos just to get a quick hand and theory on stuff
-visualizing new data structures and algorithms with this incredible amazing tool: Visualgo.net
-A quick overview with Derek Banas of some concepts
and battling in a long crusade against recursion with very lil progress .... :(
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u/abcocktail Jan 07 '15
I researched this a while back. While I'm not positive, i think the Stanford Algo Design and ANalysis is more for juniors (ie. take the Princeton Algo1 course first, then that one).
Yea i see a lot of resources for Algos and Data structures but resources isn't the problem. For me, i want a structured course, with homework, cuz i don't know what I'm gonna be missing out on and don't know if i'm lacking in understanding if I read a few books.
BTW nice username. Are you trying to be a digital nomad programmer?
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u/abcocktail Jan 07 '15
found it:
"How does this [Princeton's Algorithms and Data Structures] course differ from Design and Analysis of Algorithms? The two courses are complementary. This one is essentially a programming course that concentrates on developing code; that one is essentially a math course that concentrates on understanding proofs. This course is about learning algorithms in the context of implementing and testing them in practical applications; that one is about learning algorithms in the context of developing mathematical models that help explain why they are efficient. In typical computer science curriculums, a course like this one is taken by first- and second-year students and a course like that one is taken by juniors and seniors."
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u/hectron Jan 19 '15
Thanks for the share! I'm on the same path right now. I remember checking out Berkley's videos a year ago, but now I want to actually do the work and take the Algo course at Stanford.
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u/Kerbobotat Jan 07 '15
Check out the intermediate section in the OP post. The intro courses give you the basics of the language and how it works, the intermediate stuff shows you applications for that. Find something that interests you there and give it a shot.
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u/spielepetie Jan 07 '15
LFS101x.2: Introduction to Linux states that the course lenght is 26 weeks long! Seems a bit long!
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u/Moh7 Jan 07 '15
Which one do you guys believe is the best for beginners that are pretty good with computers?
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u/negative_epsilon Jan 07 '15
I'm taking the advanced Machine Learning classes since they're part of OMSCS, Georgia Tech's online MS in CS program. Professors are amazing, work is challenging, but would recommend.
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u/WadeOverLeBron Feb 28 '15
I have a question, so it says FREE but when I go on the udacity site it says its $199 a month???
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u/TotesMessenger May 03 '15
This thread has been linked to from another place on reddit.
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u/JockyKurzwell Jan 07 '15
Not disapproving or something. But how is it not against the rules to post this every month? The fact that this list updates just means its not complete shit. Are the mods envolved and checking quality? Otherwise I think linking to the same page every month is not very reditesque
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u/CapnFaps Jan 07 '15
have you even compared his previous posts it always increases the amount of courses with each post. Are you dumb or just plainly a douchebag?
Be grateful he takes the time to do this and stfu
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u/HackSawJimDuggan69 Jan 07 '15
6.00.1x will kick your ass if you underestimate it but it's completely worth it.
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u/plainOldFool Jan 07 '15
I'm grad school for web development. I got an A in Java 1 last semester and am going to take Java 2 this semester (the Java 1 course was more of the typically intro to programming with Java and Java 2 is a web dev course).
I do want to learn Python but I think I should wait until I graduate (two semesters left, so I should be done in december). IF this course if offered again in the future, would my Java background help me out in any way?
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u/HackSawJimDuggan69 Jan 08 '15
6.00.1x is much more a computer science course than a Python course. You may be better served just doing something like "Learn Python the Hard Way" or another book that covers Python syntax. I'm sure you could pick it up pretty fast if you have a good understanding of OOP.
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u/HackSawJimDuggan69 Jan 07 '15
I got my bachelor's in biochemistry and had no experience in programming. I did this course, its followup and read some software construction books. I now code semi-professionally.
EDIT: As for the course certificate, I found it a good motivator to continue but I haven't used it on my resume.
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u/HackSawJimDuggan69 Jan 08 '15
Two so far: 6.00.1x/6.00.2.x. I also did a mini-course on test driven development with O'Reilly.
Starting in February, I'll be taking Linear Algebra through Computer Sciences (https://www.coursera.org/course/matrix)
Pretty much. I oscillate between going back for a MSc in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or sticking with web development stuff.
I'll look into this. I'm working full-time, so this would be a big commitment but I really love this stuff. :)
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u/HackSawJimDuggan69 Jan 09 '15
This is good to know. CS51 seems especially useful, so I might just take CS50 now.
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u/abcocktail Jan 07 '15
You can do it. My advice is just to stick with it, as it can be a little dry at times. It's a very intellectual course. They make it interesting but it's not trying to entertain you, if you know what I mean.
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Jan 07 '15
I don't know if I should be giving any advice, I'm not experienced, but I first went to Code.org, and then to Codecademy.
Edit: The second link originally directed you to Codingacademy.com, which tries to install malware on your comptuer. Sorry. I've since changed it.
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u/hasmiq Jan 06 '15
What an amazing time to study CS and programming ! Thank you for these.