What Does MVP Stand For? It’s Not What You Think.
October 7, 2024
Article
This course is part of Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization
Instructor: Di Wu
12,555 already enrolled
Included with
(187 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
No specific background is needed.
(187 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
No specific background is needed.
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the fundamentals of programming in Python.
You will be able to identify basic variables and data types.
You will also be able to write simple programs with Python.
Add to your LinkedIn profile
26 assignments
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
How many times have you decided to learn a programming language but got stuck somewhere along the way, grew frustrated, and gave up? This specialization is designed for learners who have little or no programming experience but want to use Python as a tool to play with data.
The first course will introduce you to programming languages, with Python as an example. You are going to learn how to use variables and operators, as well as input/output and flow controls to build simple Python programs. The pace will be very slow, so you will feel comfortable learning Python as quickly or as slowly as you like. Are you ready? Let's go! Logo image courtesy of Mourizal Zativa. Available on Unsplash here: https://unsplash.com/photos/gNMVpAPe3PE
Welcome on board! This first module will introduce you the basics about Computers, Programming Languages, and Python. You are going to learn basic input and output methods, and you are going to write your first interactive Python program. Are you ready? Let's go!
8 videos8 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module will introduce you the concept, Variables, and primitive data types. You will also learn the fundamental operations in Python: Assignment, Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical operations. With these tools unlocked, you can create a more useful computational program. Are you ready? Let's go!
7 videos8 readings8 assignments
This module will introduce you the concept, Flow Control. You will learn the branching methods, and be able to use optional, alternative, or nested branching for different conditions. Are you ready? Let's go!
6 videos8 readings6 assignments
This module will introduce you the repetitive flow control methods. You will be able to use condition-based repetition, or count-based repetition, for complex programs. Are you ready? Let's go!
5 videos6 readings7 assignments
We asked all learners to give feedback on our instructors based on the quality of their teaching style.
CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
Universidade de São Paulo
Course
Universidad Austral
Course
University of Colorado Boulder
Specialization
Universidade de São Paulo
Course
187 reviews
82.44%
14.36%
2.12%
0.53%
0.53%
Showing 3 of 187
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Good for beginners. In-depth explanations and tutorials.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024
great course with many notebooks to practice each topics
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Coursera is one of the platforms with the best content. Though not a beginner in the course I took, I still learned a lot from there and the course delivery was perfect.
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.