React Basics
React is a powerful JavaScript library that you can use to build user interfaces for web and mobile applications (apps).
React Basics is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in React. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 29h 44m. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 2.6K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our React courses collection, where we compare it against 13 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 29h 44m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (2.6K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. This course, offered by Meta on Coursera, teaches you how to create interactive web and mobile applications using React. You start by learning reusable components, which let you render views where data changes over time. The course then covers organizing React projects for scalability, passing data between components with props, and building interactive forms.
By the end, you will be able to create a complete first React application from scratch. The syllabus covers React Components, Data and State, Navigation, Updating and Assets in React.js, and Your first React app. Skills you gain include Javascript, UI Components, Webpack, Mobile Development, Dataflow, Code Reusability, User Interface, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, React.js, Development Environment, and Event-Driven Programming.
The course is designed for beginners. There are no prior web development requirements; only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding are assumed. The course is self-paced and takes about 29 hours and 44 minutes to complete. A certificate is available upon completion. The language of instruction is English.
Honest limits: this course focuses on the fundamentals of React. It does not cover advanced state management libraries, full backend development, or native mobile app development with React Native. Learners seeking those topics may want to explore the alternative courses listed on the site, such as the Microfrontends with React guide or the React Native mobile app development course, both of which are also available for free enrollment.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- <strong>None!</strong> <strong>Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.</strong>
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 29h 44m.
Module 1 · React Components
Module 2 · Data and State
Module 3 · Navigation, Updating and Assets in React.js
Module 4 · Your first React app
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 2.6K learners on Coursera (checked 11 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| React Basics This |
 Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 29h 44m | Quickest to finish (29h 44m) |
| Microfrontends with React: A Complete Developer's Guide |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Next.js & React - The Complete Guide |
Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Become a Java Full Stack Developer with React & Spring Boot |
Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
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Common questions
How much does React Basics cost?
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Does React Basics come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does React Basics take?
Coursera lists it at 29h 44m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is React Basics suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does React Basics cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with React Components and going on to Data and State, Navigation, Updating and Assets in React.js, Your first React app. The full outline is on this page.