Undergraduate Coding Certificate at Harvard University

Programme overview

An online undergraduate certificate of three courses teaching the fundamentals of computer programming, algorithms, data structures and software engineering. It is designed for students with little or no programming experience.

Faculty: Harvard Division of Continuing Education (Harvard Extension School) | Duration: 3 courses, to be completed within three years | Intake: Spring 2027 (registration Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 19, 2027) | Study mode: online | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Choose the CSCI E-50 track (Intensive Introduction to Computer Science, Web Programming with Python and JavaScript, plus one elective) or the CSCI E-10AB track (Introduction to Computer Science Using Java I and II, and Data Structures). Languages covered include Java, Python, C, JavaScript, PHP, Swift, R and SQL.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No application required; students enrol directly in the first certificate course. Certificate requires a grade of B or higher in each of the three undergraduate-credit courses.

USD 6,780 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Total certificate tuition as listed on the programme page (tuition only) Source

Intake: Spring 2027

Duration: 3 courses, to be completed within three years

Apply through the official page: https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate-coding-certificate/

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