Global Programming Education Market 2023 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2029

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Online Education Platform that offers free or paid courses on programming.

According to our latest study, the global Programming Education market size was valued at USD million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2029 with a CAGR of % during review period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Programming Education market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2023, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Programming Education market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2018-2029

Global Programming Education market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2018-2029

Global Programming Education market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2018-2029

Global Programming Education market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2018-2023

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Programming Education

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Programming Education market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Coursera, Roblox, CSDN, Github and Udacity, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence.

Market segmentation

Programming Education market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2018-2029, the growth among segments provide accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type

Website

Application

Market segment by Application

Paid Learning

Vertical Community

Market segment by players, this report covers

Coursera

Roblox

CSDN

Github

Udacity

Tynker

Programming Hub

Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Programming Education product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Programming Education, with revenue, gross margin and global market share of Programming Education from 2018 to 2023.

Chapter 3, the Programming Education competitive situation, revenue and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, application, from 2018 to 2029.

Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2018 to 2023.and Programming Education market forecast, by regions, type and application, with consumption value, from 2024 to 2029.

Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis, and Influence of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War

Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Programming Education.

Chapter 13, to describe Programming Education research findings and conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The base year for the study has been considered 2019, historic year 2014 and 2018, the forecast period considered is from 2020 to 2027. The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East and Africa. These regions are further analyzed at the country-level. The study also includes attractiveness analysis of type, application and regions which are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and attractiveness in terms of present and future opportunity for understanding the future growth of the market.

Market is segmented on the basis:

  • By Type
  • By Application
  • By Region
  • By Country
  • By Manufacturer

The report offers in-depth analysis of driving factors, opportunities, restraints, and challenges for gaining the key insight of the market. The report emphasizes on all the key trends that play a vital role in the enlargement of the market from 2019 to 2026.

The report provides company profile of the key players operating in the market and a comparative analysis based on their business overviews industry offering, segment market share, regional presence, business strategies, innovations, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, joint venture, collaborations, partnerships, SWOT analysis, and key financial information.

1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Programming Education

1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year

1.3 Classification of Programming Education by Type

1.3.1 Overview: Global Programming Education Market Size by Type: 2018 Versus 2022 Versus 2029

1.3.2 Global Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2022

1.3.3 Website

1.3.4 Application

1.4 Global Programming Education Market by Application

1.4.1 Overview: Global Programming Education Market Size by Application: 2018 Versus 2022 Versus 2029

1.4.2 Paid Learning

1.4.3 Vertical Community

1.5 Global Programming Education Market Size & Forecast

1.6 Global Programming Education Market Size and Forecast by Region

1.6.1 Global Programming Education Market Size by Region: 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029

1.6.2 Global Programming Education Market Size by Region, (2018-2029)

1.6.3 North America Programming Education Market Size and Prospect (2018-2029)

1.6.4 Europe Programming Education Market Size and Prospect (2018-2029)

1.6.5 Asia-Pacific Programming Education Market Size and Prospect (2018-2029)

1.6.6 South America Programming Education Market Size and Prospect (2018-2029)

1.6.7 Middle East and Africa Programming Education Market Size and Prospect (2018-2029)

2 Company Profiles

2.1 Coursera

2.1.1 Coursera Details

2.1.2 Coursera Major Business

2.1.3 Coursera Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.1.4 Coursera Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.1.5 Coursera Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.2 Roblox

2.2.1 Roblox Details

2.2.2 Roblox Major Business

2.2.3 Roblox Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.2.4 Roblox Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.2.5 Roblox Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.3 CSDN

2.3.1 CSDN Details

2.3.2 CSDN Major Business

2.3.3 CSDN Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.3.4 CSDN Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.3.5 CSDN Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.4 Github

2.4.1 Github Details

2.4.2 Github Major Business

2.4.3 Github Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.4.4 Github Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.4.5 Github Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.5 Udacity

2.5.1 Udacity Details

2.5.2 Udacity Major Business

2.5.3 Udacity Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.5.4 Udacity Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.5.5 Udacity Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.6 Tynker

2.6.1 Tynker Details

2.6.2 Tynker Major Business

2.6.3 Tynker Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.6.4 Tynker Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.6.5 Tynker Recent Developments and Future Plans

2.7 Programming Hub

2.7.1 Programming Hub Details

2.7.2 Programming Hub Major Business

2.7.3 Programming Hub Programming Education Product and Solutions

2.7.4 Programming Hub Programming Education Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

2.7.5 Programming Hub Recent Developments and Future Plans

3 Market Competition, by Players

3.1 Global Programming Education Revenue and Share by Players (2018-2023)

3.2 Market Share Analysis (2022)

3.2.1 Market Share of Programming Education by Company Revenue

3.2.2 Top 3 Programming Education Players Market Share in 2022

3.2.3 Top 6 Programming Education Players Market Share in 2022

3.3 Programming Education Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis

3.3.1 Programming Education Market: Region Footprint

3.3.2 Programming Education Market: Company Product Type Footprint

3.3.3 Programming Education Market: Company Product Application Footprint

3.4 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry

3.5 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Market Size Segment by Type

4.1 Global Programming Education Consumption Value and Market Share by Type (2018-2023)

4.2 Global Programming Education Market Forecast by Type (2024-2029)

5 Market Size Segment by Application

5.1 Global Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2023)

5.2 Global Programming Education Market Forecast by Application (2024-2029)

6 North America

6.1 North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)

6.2 North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)

6.3 North America Programming Education Market Size by Country

6.3.1 North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)

6.3.2 United States Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

6.3.3 Canada Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

6.3.4 Mexico Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

7 Europe

7.1 Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)

7.2 Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)

7.3 Europe Programming Education Market Size by Country

7.3.1 Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)

7.3.2 Germany Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

7.3.3 France Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

7.3.4 United Kingdom Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

7.3.5 Russia Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

7.3.6 Italy Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8 Asia-Pacific

8.1 Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)

8.2 Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)

8.3 Asia-Pacific Programming Education Market Size by Region

8.3.1 Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Region (2018-2029)

8.3.2 China Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8.3.3 Japan Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8.3.4 South Korea Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8.3.5 India Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8.3.6 Southeast Asia Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

8.3.7 Australia Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

9 South America

9.1 South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)

9.2 South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)

9.3 South America Programming Education Market Size by Country

9.3.1 South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)

9.3.2 Brazil Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

9.3.3 Argentina Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

10 Middle East & Africa

10.1 Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2029)

10.2 Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2029)

10.3 Middle East & Africa Programming Education Market Size by Country

10.3.1 Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2029)

10.3.2 Turkey Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

10.3.3 Saudi Arabia Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

10.3.4 UAE Programming Education Market Size and Forecast (2018-2029)

11 Market Dynamics

11.1 Programming Education Market Drivers

11.2 Programming Education Market Restraints

11.3 Programming Education Trends Analysis

11.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis

11.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

11.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

11.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers

11.4.4 Threat of Substitutes

11.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

11.5 Influence of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War

11.5.1 Influence of COVID-19

11.5.2 Influence of Russia-Ukraine War

12 Industry Chain Analysis

12.1 Programming Education Industry Chain

12.2 Programming Education Upstream Analysis

12.3 Programming Education Midstream Analysis

12.4 Programming Education Downstream Analysis

13 Research Findings and Conclusion

14 Appendix

14.1 Methodology

14.2 Research Process and Data Source

14.3 Disclaimer

List of Tables

Table 1. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Type, (USD Million), 2018 & 2022 & 2029

Table 2. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Application, (USD Million), 2018 & 2022 & 2029

Table 3. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Region (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 4. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Region (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 5. Coursera Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 6. Coursera Major Business

Table 7. Coursera Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 8. Coursera Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 9. Coursera Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 10. Roblox Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 11. Roblox Major Business

Table 12. Roblox Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 13. Roblox Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 14. Roblox Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 15. CSDN Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 16. CSDN Major Business

Table 17. CSDN Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 18. CSDN Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 19. CSDN Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 20. Github Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 21. Github Major Business

Table 22. Github Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 23. Github Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 24. Github Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 25. Udacity Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 26. Udacity Major Business

Table 27. Udacity Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 28. Udacity Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 29. Udacity Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 30. Tynker Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 31. Tynker Major Business

Table 32. Tynker Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 33. Tynker Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 34. Tynker Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 35. Programming Hub Company Information, Head Office, and Major Competitors

Table 36. Programming Hub Major Business

Table 37. Programming Hub Programming Education Product and Solutions

Table 38. Programming Hub Programming Education Revenue (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2018-2023)

Table 39. Programming Hub Recent Developments and Future Plans

Table 40. Global Programming Education Revenue (USD Million) by Players (2018-2023)

Table 41. Global Programming Education Revenue Share by Players (2018-2023)

Table 42. Breakdown of Programming Education by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)

Table 43. Market Position of Players in Programming Education, (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3), Based on Revenue in 2022

Table 44. Head Office of Key Programming Education Players

Table 45. Programming Education Market: Company Product Type Footprint

Table 46. Programming Education Market: Company Product Application Footprint

Table 47. Programming Education New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry

Table 48. Programming Education Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

Table 49. Global Programming Education Consumption Value (USD Million) by Type (2018-2023)

Table 50. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Share by Type (2018-2023)

Table 51. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Forecast by Type (2024-2029)

Table 52. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023)

Table 53. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Forecast by Application (2024-2029)

Table 54. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 55. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 56. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 57. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 58. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 59. North America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 60. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 61. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 62. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 63. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 64. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 65. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 66. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 67. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 68. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 69. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 70. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Region (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 71. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value by Region (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 72. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 73. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 74. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 75. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 76. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 77. South America Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 78. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 79. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Type (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 80. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 81. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Application (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 82. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2018-2023) & (USD Million)

Table 83. Middle East & Africa Programming Education Consumption Value by Country (2024-2029) & (USD Million)

Table 84. Programming Education Raw Material

Table 85. Key Suppliers of Programming Education Raw Materials

List of Figures

Figure 1. Programming Education Picture

Figure 2. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Type, (USD Million), 2018 & 2022 & 2029

Figure 3. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2022

Figure 4. Website

Figure 5. Application

Figure 6. Global Programming Education Consumption Value by Type, (USD Million), 2018 & 2022 & 2029

Figure 7. Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application in 2022

Figure 8. Paid Learning Picture

Figure 9. Vertical Community Picture

Figure 10. Global Programming Education Consumption Value, (USD Million): 2018 & 2022 & 2029

Figure 11. Global Programming Education Consumption Value and Forecast (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 12. Global Market Programming Education Consumption Value (USD Million) Comparison by Region (2018 & 2022 & 2029)

Figure 13. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Region (2018-2029)

Figure 14. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Region in 2022

Figure 15. North America Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 16. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 17. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 18. South America Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 19. Middle East and Africa Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 20. Global Programming Education Revenue Share by Players in 2022

Figure 21. Programming Education Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3) in 2022

Figure 22. Global Top 3 Players Programming Education Market Share in 2022

Figure 23. Global Top 6 Players Programming Education Market Share in 2022

Figure 24. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Share by Type (2018-2023)

Figure 25. Global Programming Education Market Share Forecast by Type (2024-2029)

Figure 26. Global Programming Education Consumption Value Share by Application (2018-2023)

Figure 27. Global Programming Education Market Share Forecast by Application (2024-2029)

Figure 28. North America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type (2018-2029)

Figure 29. North America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2029)

Figure 30. North America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Country (2018-2029)

Figure 31. United States Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 32. Canada Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 33. Mexico Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 34. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type (2018-2029)

Figure 35. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2029)

Figure 36. Europe Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Country (2018-2029)

Figure 37. Germany Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 38. France Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 39. United Kingdom Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 40. Russia Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 41. Italy Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 42. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type (2018-2029)

Figure 43. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2029)

Figure 44. Asia-Pacific Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Region (2018-2029)

Figure 45. China Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 46. Japan Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 47. South Korea Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 48. India Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 49. Southeast Asia Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 50. Australia Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 51. South America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type (2018-2029)

Figure 52. South America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2029)

Figure 53. South America Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Country (2018-2029)

Figure 54. Brazil Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 55. Argentina Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 56. Middle East and Africa Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Type (2018-2029)

Figure 57. Middle East and Africa Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2018-2029)

Figure 58. Middle East and Africa Programming Education Consumption Value Market Share by Country (2018-2029)

Figure 59. Turkey Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 60. Saudi Arabia Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 61. UAE Programming Education Consumption Value (2018-2029) & (USD Million)

Figure 62. Programming Education Market Drivers

Figure 63. Programming Education Market Restraints

Figure 64. Programming Education Market Trends

Figure 65. Porters Five Forces Analysis

Figure 66. Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Programming Education in 2022

Figure 67. Manufacturing Process Analysis of Programming Education

Figure 68. Programming Education Industrial Chain

Figure 69. Methodology

Figure 70. Research Process and Data Source