This course needed more than 4 modules and maybe should have been longer in order to focus more on each individual lesson. I didn't get nearly as much out of it as I did the other courses in this program.

This was the hardest course out of the 8 courses. This course needs to be simplified. It has far too much information in it for a beginner. Also when the instructor gives an example, it's only given once and we are supposed to understand it. An example should be shown atleast 2-3 times for the watchers to grasp an understanding of how to write in Python. Explaining something once, just won't do it. I absolutely hated this course. It was too difficult for me. I enjoyed the courses 1-5 and 6 and 7 was information overload for me. I would rather learn Python on Youtube than this course.

I'm having an impossible time finishing the last 5 tasks for 'Creating Another Algorithm' in python and have no idea what to do. We're covering things WAY past what we were taught and there's no support / help option. I've been scouring the internet for answers and dying here. I come to google programs (this is my 4th) exactly because we're typically not left hanging and drowning like this. None of the rest of the program was like this and hate it. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, how to find out, how to fix it and how to finish... totally lost and miserable.

If I could give zero starts to the entire cybersecurity course, I would. I absolutely hate it. The course does not explain anything to make it understandable to "just anyone" as they claim in these stupid testimonial videos. This course expects me to look things up on Google? What the fuck am I paying $50/month for then if I can just learn it all from YouTube or Google (YouTube being way better at explaining content than any fucking thing on this course.) What a waste of time and money. Please do better. Much better.

This has to be one of the most difficult parts to learn for cyber security and not being able to understand the host makes it so much more difficult.

Too deep for who have no experience.

Extremely difficult.

I recently completed the "Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python" course, and I am beyond impressed with the invaluable knowledge and skills I gained. The course content was meticulously structured, offering a comprehensive dive into Python programming tailored specifically for cybersecurity tasks. The instructors were not only experts in the field but also exceptional educators, making complex concepts easily understandable. Their real-world examples and hands-on exercises gave me the confidence to apply Python effectively in my cybersecurity projects. What truly sets this course apart is its practical approach. The modules seamlessly blend theoretical knowledge with real-life applications, focusing on tasks directly relevant to the cybersecurity landscape. From log analysis to automation of threat detection, every topic was covered in detail. The interactive nature of the course, coupled with challenging assignments, honed my problem-solving skills and equipped me to tackle cybersecurity challenges head-on. I highly recommend this course to anyone aspiring to excel in the field of cybersecurity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, the "Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python" course offers a rich learning experience that is both engaging and rewarding. The skills I acquired here have significantly elevated my abilities as a cybersecurity professional, and I am immensely grateful for this exceptional learning opportunity!

Having embarked on numerous courses in diverse fields, I can confidently attest to the enriching experience and invaluable knowledge gained. From exploring topics ranging from data science to leadership, each learning opportunity has been a stepping stone towards personal and professional growth. The depth of content and engaging delivery surpassed expectations, earning each course a stellar rating. Similarly, the comprehensive understanding and practical exercises provided in various courses have contributed significantly to my skill set and knowledge base. Moreover, the flexibility and accessibility offered by online platforms have made learning a seamless and enjoyable endeavor. With each course, I have not only expanded my skill set but also cultivated a passion for lifelong learning. As I continue to explore new horizons, I look forward to embracing the challenges and discoveries that lie ahead.

As someone who learned the basics of Lua in an attempt to be a scripter for the game Roblox, I really enjoyed this course because it took everything I was confused about and put the puzzle pieces together. Lua and Python are very similar, imo, and I truly believe that my previous knowledge in Lua helped me throughout this course. If you don't have previous programming knowledge, don't let this review discourage you! They teach you everything you need to know from variables to regular expressions and assign you labs to complete to apply your learning. You'll leave this course with valuable knowledge not only on how to code with Python but also how to use Python to automate tasks in the cybersecurity field such as searching through files with an iterative statement to grant or deny access to certain IP addresses. 10/10, would do again!

Having just completed this security course, I must express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional quality of content and instruction provided. The course material was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics in-depth and with clarity. The instructors demonstrated a profound understanding of the subject matter and engaged students effectively throughout the learning process. What truly set this course apart was its emphasis on practical application, with hands-on exercises and real-world case studies that enabled me to immediately apply what I learned. I feel significantly more confident in my ability to navigate complex security challenges after completing this course, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of security.

Throughout my learning journey with Python, I found grasping the basic syntax and data types to be relatively straightforward. Python's clear and readable syntax made it easier to understand variables, basic data types like strings, integers, and lists, and simple operations on them. The interactive nature of Python, especially using environments like Jupyter Notebooks, facilitated immediate feedback and experimentation, which was immensely helpful. However, I encountered challenges when delving into more complex topics like file handling and creating algorithms that involved intricate logic. Debugging these more complex scripts required a deeper understanding of Python's nuances and best practices.

This is a thoroughly challenging course, and be prepared to spend quite some time learn a lot as you do the exercises. Despite the challenges, it builds a solid foundation for you to build upon, so even the most challenging exercises toward the end of the course actually don't seem as tough as originally thought. Python is an extremely popular programming language, and cybersecurity is just one of the many places you can use Python in. I strongly encourage you to keep on building your Python knowledge by undertaking on your own personal projects while learning from various resources online and from physical media. There's no shortage of Python because of its absolutely huge community.

This course was the most challenging and the most difficult for me, since I don’t have any coding experience. But this course definitely helped me a lot. I really enjoyed using the Python Lab exercises. Step by step this course helped me to gain experience on using Python. The instructor did an outstanding and amazing job on explaining the different lessons. 

I’ve learned a lot, in fact to gain more knowledge on Python, I took the Crash Course on Python, the first course under the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate program which I’ve recently completed. 

The course made learning Python very easy. I enjoyed the course. And I was very impressed abou the hands-on experience where we had a platform to practise the Python programming. The quizzes were also timely and valuable in helping to evaluate our knowledge and skill. I like the fact that always the courses are straight forward, precise, avoiding unnecessary information. The course opens door for further pursuit of the Python programming language. And good for me, I had financial aid to study the course. I say a big thank you to Google and Coursera.

Excellent course that is well constructed. Google does a strong job of kindly introducing students, who may have never programmed before, the different aspects of Python programming in friendly and digestible ways.

The only comment for improvement I'd like to make is that I wish Google included links to free, powerful learning material, like "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" or things like freeCodeCamp. By introducing quality, external content, students could be guided in how to continue their learning.

Awesome work, Google!

really well structured this course. I had already studied many of the contents covered in the first half of this course, but none of the resources I learned from, including recommended books and other online courses I took were as effective as this one in the course structure and order of delivering the concepts, the “to-the-point” approach, the explanations, and in such a short time. I think they did an awesome job in this one. The regex portion was great, and the overall hands-on aspect was great. Thanks a lot!

I was learning Python language on my own initially before this course. I quit along the way because things were so complicated, thinking that coding isn't meant for me. But when I met that same Python Language concept that made me quit learning it in this course, I realized that we an amazing teachers somewhere. I'm now equipped with the knowledge of Python that I run away from and I can confidently apply this Knowledge in my dream field of IT, Cybersecurity. THANK YOU SO MUCH, A'NGEL AND GOOGLE AS A WHOLE.

All I can say is that it was an incredible experience that the course material was well structured and easy to follow. The activities and exercises provided were a valuable experience when you apply Python as a Cybersecurity professional.. All the concepts and knowledge were explained clearly and accurately. Thanks to Angel the instructor who was very knowledgeable and genius. A highly recommended course and instructor. Thanks to Google and Coursera for another amazing course!

Angel was a phenomenal teacher. I genuinely feel like he brought the exact energy i needed when i was struggling with concepts in python. Python has personally been the hardest topic on the entire course so far, and i feel like he was the best teacher so far too, so it couldnt have been a more perfect teacher giving this course. I feel like he had such a clear idea on how to teach. That brother has a lot of really good energy that made me want to learn.

This course was super helpful for me, I feel like it was really easy to understand though it was hard having the longer videos than in the previous courses for this certificate and I don't think there was a better way to break that down. But I think the instructor did a great job explaining the concepts and walking through each step to help my understanding and proficiency using python. I also really enjoyed the labs and the use of jupyter notebooks.

The course on Automating Cybersecurity Tasks with Python offers an invaluable journey into the intersection of cybersecurity and programming. From the onset, it provides a comprehensive understanding of Python's fundamentals, making it accessible even to beginners. The course progresses logically, seamlessly transitioning from basic concepts like variables and data types to more advanced topics such as file handling and automation.

The explanations within the course schedule were great and the practices were great too, but I think for a beginner it was a little complicated and requires more depth with basic and defined functions, in other words, more detail. Unfortunately, the course time is very short and that's why I understand that it wouldn't be possible to do it here, so it's best to do our part and continue practicing and learning all the time.

This was the most interesting, fun, and rewarding course of the Cybersecurity Certification Program. All of the courses so far, from 1 through 7, were engaging, however this was exceptional. The labs and associated lecture were detailed and had a lot of information but were clear and concise as well. The instructor was clear and seemed passionate about Python Programming and how he uses it in his cybersecurity roles.

Hi,

As I was ending this course I noticed that you put debugging at the end. I am thinking maybe put debugging at the beginning because I had several of those errors while I worked on the Labs but my experience with programming helped me figure out what I had done wrong so I did not need the debugging information to fix my mistakes. This course is intended for beginners and no programming experience is expected.