Top 10 E-learning Websites For Learning Programming

Adem Smith
Jul 27, 2017 · 4 min read

Learning is no longer limited to classrooms, spilling out of traditional closed spaces into our more comfortable living rooms. High tuition, rigid course syllabus and in some cases outdated information has resulted in a lot of people turning online to get the information and knowledge they require to get a boost in their world.

The best part about e-learning is that age, race, creed and even earning is not a factor when it comes to education. Simply pick the subject you want to learn, pay for it and start learning without any restrictions. A lot of people have actually learned more online, than when they took full-time classes at a university.

Online learning also works well if someone doesn’t have the time to physically attend classes, making it a great option for anyone who works or has other obligations. So, if you want to cash in on this amazing trend and in turn save a lot of money, then here is a list of 10 top e-learning websites for learning programming.

  1. Khan Academy

Khan Academy is considered as a one-of-a-kind website which is often believed to have contributed to the online learning craze. The website was originally created by Salman Khan as he tried to help his cousin with her studies and realized that a lot of people might require help as well. He then started making more videos, courses, and tutorials to help anyone globally who wanted to learn mathematics, science, computers, programming, etc. The best part is that it is completely free for users to sign up and start using.

2. Coursera

Coursera has teamed up with colleges, universities and other reputed institutions to bring their users courses for free. All you need to do is sign up on the website, and answer the question of what you want to learn. They will offer you a list of courses and tutorials that you can take, so you don’t have to worry about choosing a career as of yet. They offer courses on a variety of different subjects, so you can pick across different streams.

3. Udemy

Udemy offers a pay-per-course type of deal, but the best part of Udemy is that it is not limited to simply technology based subjects, but also expands to anything you can think of under the sun. From music, to dancing to even yoga, Udemy has it all. However, it does include an extensive library of programming and technology courses that you can definitely benefit from. While not free, it offers a whole lot of discounts on their websites, so you can be sure to snag a course here and there for around $10.

4. TedEd

If you are a fan of Ted Talks, then TedEd is perfect for you. Adding value to TedTalks, it offers educational videos on a variety of topics including programming, coding, technology and other streams. The best part is that it is free of cost to sign up.

5. Codecademy

If you want a website specifically designed to cater the technology stream, well then Codeacademy is a great bet. Codeacademy. It focuses on helping students learn how to code in a number of different languages, and working with different technologies. A free website, all you need is to simply sign up with your email, Facebook or Google account and you are all set. Simply pick your course and click enroll

6. Eduonix TV

Eduonix TV is the latest project by popular e-learning company, Eduonix. If you don’t want to pay for each course, which sometimes amounts to a lot of money. Then, this is a great place to be. Eduonix TV is subscription based channel, where you can simply sign up, pick a plan and purchase it. You have the options for monthly and yearly plans, after which you have access 200+ courses on the website. It includes courses across different streams including programming, development, and marketing.

7. Code School

Code School includes two different account options, free and paid. The best part about this website is that it has created paths that you can follow, so in case you want to become a programmer, it will help you find the right courses that you can take.

8. Treehouse

Similar to Eduonix TV, this one also a subscription based website. There are two plans that are available — basic and pro. Similar to Code School, it also includes tracks that allow you to follow a career path from the start to end. It includes a variety of technology based courses including programming, and development.

9. Udacity

This is a little unique, because of its nanodegree programs. The website comes with a number of different nanodegrees, which are created by teaming up with specialists from the industry, such as the AI Nanodegree is created with IBM Watson, Amazon Alexa and Di Di. However, each Nanodegree is a bit expensive. The degrees can be used to get a great boost for your career as it counts.

10. edX

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX offers high-quality courses from the world’ best universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, etc. So you can learn from the university professors, and that to for free! It offers a tons of courses on programming, security, computer engineering, marketing, etc. And, there are credit-eligible courses that allow you to get credit for those courses if you want to apply to a full-time univeristy.

There are obviously more websites that are available for online learning. However, this extensive list includes the best of the best! If you have any other online learning websites for programming, then please feel free to let us know!

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