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Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program
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Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

Ryan Ahmed

Instructor: Ryan Ahmed

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4.7

(240 reviews)

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2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.7

(240 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • Develop a simple game in Python

  • Differentiate between various data types in python such as Strings, Lists, integer and float

  • Learn the difference between for and while loops

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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required

Only available on desktop

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills in less than 2 hours

  • Receive training from industry experts
  • Gain hands-on experience solving real-world job tasks
  • Build confidence using the latest tools and technologies

About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Task 1: Understand variables assignment

  2. Task 2: Perform Math Operations

  3. Task 3: Understand input and get operations

  4. Task 4: Understand Lists data types

  5. Task 5: Understand Comparison Operators and Conditional statements

  6. Task 6: Understand Functions in Python

  7. Task 7: Understand For and While Loops

  8. Task 8: Capstone Project and Concluding Remarks

Recommended experience

Basic python programming and mathematics.

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4.8 (9 ratings)
Ryan Ahmed
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How you'll learn

  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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