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About the Course

This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Python programming! We'll learn about the essential elements of programming and how to construct basic Python programs. We will cover expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditionals, which are foundational concepts in computer programming. We will also teach you how to use Python modules, which enable you to benefit from the vast array of functionality that is already a part of the Python language. These concepts and skills will help you to begin to think like a computer programmer and to understand how to go about writing Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write short Python programs that are able to accomplish real, practical tasks. This course is the foundation for building expertise in Python programming. As the first course in a specialization, it provides the necessary building blocks for you to succeed at learning to write more complex Python programs. This course uses Python 3. While many Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This first course will use a Python 3 version of the CodeSkulptor development environment, which is specifically designed to help beginning programmers learn quickly. CodeSkulptor runs within any modern web browser and does not require you to install any software, allowing you to start writing and running small programs immediately. In the later courses in this specialization, we will help you to move to more sophisticated desktop development environments....

Top reviews

PG

Jun 24, 2022

A very simple and non-intimidating intro to python. I definitely got the gears going in some of the example problems and it was fun to feel like I was back in college again. Would recommend this one.

SM

Mar 8, 2020

Absolutely amazing. The course content & the instructors are just awesome. The practise exercises & the projects are so not so straightforward but enforce all the concepts learnt pretty well.

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By Alberto A

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May 16, 2018

Very clear and practical, great tools for learning in the sense that they provide clear feedback and guidance to learn from mistakes.

By ANURA D

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Jul 16, 2018

I like the phased approach when doing an exercise. One practices breaking down the problem into chunks and solving them in piecemeal

By DEVJYOT S

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Jun 18, 2020

Amazing Course, not exactly Beginner but fairly easy to follow to understand. Challenging Assignments which motivate to learn more.

By Chunhui G

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Mar 13, 2020

Great course! But I don't think to spend too much time on datetime module is the best choice. Perhaps another everyday-used module.

By Kshitij J

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Oct 16, 2018

This is the perfect course for beginners with no background in Python. Loved the syllabus and the structure in which it was taught.

By AKINCHAN

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May 29, 2018

This is awesome course for beginners in Python. I strongly recommend to the beginners and also to experts if they have weak basics.

By Jaime A C V

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Jul 31, 2019

The teachers are funny. With the little experience that I have in online courses and programming I consider this course very good.

By Sushrut K

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Jun 21, 2018

A good course which helps you strengthen your basic programming skills and also introduces you to the world of Python programming.

By kratant j

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May 4, 2018

the course content is really nice and escpecially the last project.cleared all my doubts and helped in building good concepts too.

By Houman R

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Apr 8, 2018

A great course offered by great instructors. I highly recommend it to those who would like to get started with Python programming.

By Vivek S

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Apr 13, 2018

It was a well described and interesting course for Python beginners. It helps to build a strong foundation in python programming.

By PAVLOS F

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Jan 23, 2023

One of the best out there. Simple and fun to complete. Really engaging for the student and easy to follow with lots of examples.

By Deepak S

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Oct 5, 2018

The course was really beneficial in learning the basics of python language. Look forward to continue on this journey of learning

By Michael W

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Sep 18, 2020

I really liked the second instructor more when he shows you what common mistakes are when showing you how to create the coding.

By Jobian L G R

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Oct 2, 2018

Excelente curso para iniciar en el lenguaje y para aprender las bases de una correcta escritura para hacer un código escalable.

By VIKASH K

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Jul 11, 2020

Hello, very nice way of presentation and explanation of function, expression, coding ethics. i really enjoyed and learn alot.

By Ramniwas R

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Feb 18, 2021

This course help me to learn on how to write the program and also many logical things. Best course ever to starting python.

By Mengjia C

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Jul 21, 2018

Overall very clear and interesting course. I would prefer less small excercises and more challenging final project though.

By Ilia A

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May 22, 2018

Very good course for beginners. It's rather short and at the same time explains very you need to start coding in Python!

By Ebony P

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Oct 27, 2018

Great course. It was challenging, bet with the support from the mentor on the discussion boards it is possible to pass.

By Joevert M

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Feb 10, 2021

This was an amazing course! It was friendly to beginners like me. I think this course got my basics in Python covered.

By Abhishek S

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Jul 18, 2020

It course is very Interesting. The quiz questions improved my skills. Also the final project was pretty interesting.

By Niketan R

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Jun 29, 2020

Topics are well explained and the content is precise. I like that multiple examples were given to us for practice.

By Anne C H

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Aug 4, 2020

They explain the content in a fun and objective way. Very good for beginners that know nothing about programming.

By Soroosh A

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Feb 26, 2019

The instructors are quite articulate, and the course is very well organized. Recommended for absolute beginners.