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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.

NC

Apr 17, 2020

A wee bit challenging as a beginner but very good learning. The course imposes a disciplined structure in writing up the program is a good feature. The videos are excellent . Recommend the course

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By Ananth s p

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Apr 15, 2020

A very good course and very good teachers.Enjoyed this course a lot

By Nico V

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Mar 20, 2020

Excellent introduction to Python if you dont have prior experience.

By Juan V

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Aug 19, 2024

Good course. Helps build up your skills by emphasising the basics.

By Narendra S

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May 18, 2020

Got Lot of exposure to learn Coding style and debugging techniques

By Aidar F

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Feb 3, 2018

best intro to python programming I have studied in Coursera so far

By T V H

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Dec 16, 2020

The course was so well constructed and taught in simple language.

By ABHIJIT H

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Oct 17, 2020

Good for beginners who has some amount of knowledge in computing.

By Mustafa h

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Aug 9, 2020

It's really amazing course , its help me too much , thank you all

By Pragyesh S

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Jul 27, 2020

very good content. Helpful in building the essential knowledge!!!

By Justin v d G

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Sep 30, 2019

Excellent course. Fun, well organised & great teaching materials.

By Aysen S

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Oct 5, 2018

I hope there would be more subtitles in other languages (Russian)

By Muhammad M

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May 28, 2018

Excellent course for people who have no experience in programming

By AMIT H

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Oct 11, 2022

Excellent online platform to learn more thing about any tropics

By Harsh M S

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May 13, 2020

It helped me learn to code myself and not to copy from internet.

By Lohith R

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Apr 12, 2020

Excellent Course with a lot of knowledge learnt from this course

By jascinth m

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Jul 12, 2019

A wonderful course to kick start your way in python programming.

By Dominic w

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Jun 26, 2020

was perfect,it helped me remember some concepts i had forgotten

By Nidhi S

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Jun 6, 2020

Just Amazing.....really enjoyed projects and practice tests !!!

By Mustak A

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May 4, 2021

I have learned a lot of things specially about scrtpting style

By Mohit K S

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Jun 13, 2020

Both the instructors taught very well.It is an awesome course.

By KARTHICKEYAN M S

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May 9, 2020

Thanks tutors and mentors for the help through out the course.

By Konstantinos G

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Oct 9, 2019

Excellent Course for learning Python's basics.

Great Experience

By Surabhi S

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Sep 12, 2019

It is a great course to learn the basics of python programming

By Edward D

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Aug 16, 2024

The professors carefully explain common problems to beginners

By Rafa

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May 15, 2021

Great course with really understandable and easy explanations