Best free programming courses (2026)
We rank free programming courses by completeness, teaching quality, how current they are, and how well the language suits Pakistani learners. Every course is an official upload by its teacher or institution and costs nothing to watch.
Last updated Oct 2026.
#1
Harvard CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science
CS50 · English · 26.4 h · Beginner
Verdict: The best free introduction to computer science anywhere, if you can give it ten hours a week.
#2
Python Course in Urdu (Kawish)
Kawish - Urdu · Urdu · 6.6 h · Beginner
Verdict: The gentlest start: Python explained fully in Urdu.
#3
MIT 6.0001: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python
MIT OpenCourseWare · English · 10 h · Intermediate
Verdict: Rigorous MIT lectures for the step after your first Python course.
#4
Learn JavaScript: Full Course for Beginners (freeCodeCamp)
freeCodeCamp.org · English · 3.4 h · Beginner
Verdict: Every JavaScript basic in 90 bite-size chapters.
Comparison
| Course | Teacher | Course audio | Hours | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science | CS50 | English | 26.4 | Beginner |
| Python Course in Urdu (Kawish) | Kawish - Urdu | Urdu | 6.6 | Beginner |
| MIT 6.0001: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python | MIT OpenCourseWare | English | 10 | Intermediate |
| Learn JavaScript: Full Course for Beginners (freeCodeCamp) | freeCodeCamp.org | English | 3.4 | Beginner |
How we choose: our course quality bar · All programming courses
Questions
- Which programming language should I learn first?
- Python for general programming and data, JavaScript for websites. Both have free beginner courses here.
- Is Harvard CS50 really free?
- Yes. The lectures are free on CS50's own YouTube channel and the problem sets are free on cs50.harvard.edu. Sabaq adds progress tracking and notes.