Compare 40 Python courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
40 free python courses for beginners, compared side by side.
This filter returns every course on the page because all 40 listed are free and all are labelled Beginner. That means you can sort by cost without losing the beginner label — a useful starting point for someone new to programming.
| Course | Provider | Duration | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Days of Code™: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp | Udemy | Self-paced | Yes |
| Free Data Science with Python | freeCodeCamp | 300 hours | Yes |
| JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures | freeCodeCamp | 300 hours | Yes |
These three show the range: a short Udemy bootcamp, a lengthy freeCodeCamp data-science track, and another freeCodeCamp fundamentals course. All are self-paced and award a certificate on completion.
When this filter is the wrong call — if you already know the basics or you want a course with live sessions or a university credential — ignore this filter and open the parent hub instead: Python courses. A sibling facet to explore is Free Python Courses.
Same shortlist as below, side by side — including who runs it and why it stands out.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Days of Code™: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp |  Udemy |
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Introduction To Python Programming | Udemy |
4.4★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Complete 2026 Python Bootcamp: Learn Python from Scratch | Udemy |
4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| REST APIs with Flask and Python in 2025 | Udemy |
4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Python for beginners - Learn all the basics of python | Udemy |
4.5★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| PySpark - Apache Spark Programming for Beginners (2026) | Udemy |
4.6★ | Free | Free — certificate included |
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Yes. Python for Everybody can be audited free, and resources like freeCodeCamp are fully free. Paid courses add structure, projects, support and a certificate.
About 3-6 months at 8-10 hours a week to become job-ready, covering syntax, data structures, functions and a few portfolio projects.
A recognised certificate plus a portfolio of 3-5 real projects is a strong signal. Employers care most about what you can build.
