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About the Course

This course aims to teach everyone the basics of programming computers using Python. We cover the basics of how one constructs a program from a series of simple instructions in Python. The course has no pre-requisites and avoids all but the simplest mathematics. Anyone with moderate computer experience should be able to master the materials in this course. This course will cover Chapters 1-5 of the textbook “Python for Everybody”. Once a student completes this course, they will be ready to take more advanced programming courses. This course covers Python 3....
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High quality instructor

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Introductory course

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Top reviews

DU

Apr 27, 2021

Excellent, although, even without having any programming experience except some Visual Basic at school about ten years ago, in my opinion the course could have bee more difficult and the pace quicker.

TK

Nov 22, 2020

This course is very useful and the way Dr. Charles Severance teaches is outstanding. It's gonna be a perfect course for those who are looking for a programming course specially designed for beginners.

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By Eshan A

Jul 27, 2019

It was a pretty fun course. The last assignment was difficult. If anybody wants to learn python online then I will highly recommend this course.

By Yuxiang W

Nov 10, 2018

extremely useful for a Python starter! the after-class exercise is great. I wish if there will be more on-hand practice to become more skillful.

By Mayank K

Jun 12, 2018

Amazing course for beginners. Great explanation of all the basic rules for python programming. Highly recommended for anyone new to programming.

By Shailesh M

Mar 31, 2018

This course has been a simple one , was a brief introduction to the language also one must not skip if new to coursera or Ofcourse programming .

By Scott S

Dec 14, 2017

Python is interesting. I had programmed in Lisp (for autocad) before and it kind of reminds me of it. I love the course. I highly recommend it.

By Irene G

Nov 26, 2017

It's clean structure makes it easy to understand and have a steady progress.

Highly recommended. It will feed your brain cells some good puzzles.

By Alberto R L

Sep 21, 2017

Great initiation course for all of us who want to get into this new programming language.Amazing, fun and well built, with a good learning-curve

By MITALI N

Sep 10, 2017

The course is designed in a very simplistic manner to facilitate easeof learning. Really useful for a person who has never ever done programming

By Tejas R

Jul 8, 2017

it's Awesome, it's clear each and every topic with good explanations and assignments and all that quizzes.

I enjoyed a lot and learn many things.

By Shubham B

Jun 11, 2017

People who have no experience with programming can get started with this course. Professor takes you to the basics and his demos are awesome!!!

By Madalena P

Feb 13, 2017

Great course for people who never had prior contact with programming. It helped me preparing for my Master's Degree classes in just a few weeks.

By João M

Jan 16, 2017

Very good approach in teaching the students as well as giving basic notions to how your mind have to work if you want to understand programming.

By Fernando M

Aug 28, 2016

Excellent introduction to Python! And the classes are very dynamic. Maybe some videos could be better recorded but you can understand everything

By John F

Feb 13, 2016

Excellent introduction to Python, well explained, helpful skill-building assignments and very good learning environment. Fantastic book! Thanks.

By Luiz F G L O

Jan 21, 2016

Great course. the teacher makes python really easy to understand and also speaks in a way that is easy for foreign people to understand as well.

By Milad D

Jan 2, 2016

Wonderful course, the professor is teaching in a good manner and clarifies every single detail. The curse is entertaining and useful. Thank you!

By Ji Q

Sep 22, 2015

Dr. Chuck really starts from the basics, and teach the fundamental of programming. Also really interesting material, motivate students to learn.

By José C M

Sep 16, 2015

Dr. Charles Severance is an awesome online teacher.

Learning Python this way is easy and fun and the same time.

Thank you so much for this course.

By Seaira W

Feb 5, 2025

Great course! The instructor really broke down Python into digestible terms and made coding accessible for folks with zero previous experience.

By Leonardo R

Jan 20, 2025

I consider it an excellent starting point for learning Python. It was very motivating and allowed me to gain confidence in my learning process.

By Muhammad B

Dec 28, 2024

0verall this course is best for the people with least knowledge of python. Special thanks to our instructor for giving his precious time to us.

By Yixin Z

Jun 16, 2024

As a beginner, this course gives me a wonderful adventure of python learning, and the lectures of Dr. Chuck is appealing and easily understood.

By Marco I V U

Jul 5, 2023

Its amazing. Thank you very much for this course because was a good start for people who dont know where to start in this programming universe.

By Deleted A

Jun 22, 2023

I truly enjoyed learning Python from Chuck Severance. He is clear, well-paced, a master of his domain and very much in tune with the students.