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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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AB

Aug 23, 2020

Great introduction to Python and programming as a whole. Everything is broken down making it easy to understand. Had zero programming experience before and this class made it easy and fun to get into.

YN

Oct 14, 2017

This course is organized and explained very well. It is moderately challenging, and I recommend it to get interested in Python. The teacher and the assistant staff are very good. I enjoyed the course.

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By MD. F U

Jul 17, 2020

Proper explanation, great examples, best materials. I love the way Charles explains everything. It's really easy for beginners to understand python. Happy to be a student of Charles's online class. I wish very best of luck for his tremendous job and I'm eagerly waiting for the next class.

By Kowshik K

Jun 1, 2020

I loved this course.

Especially I am your big fan by joining this course in Coursera

I decided to complete all your courses.

I enjoyed a lot.

Right now I completed 2 of your courses in order

I hope and the next I can complete with a lot of joy and fun.

I am so vicarious of your bonus classes.

By Aadesh S

Sep 8, 2019

I was really having a difficulty in learning python, but DR.Chuck and coursera helped a lot! And I am really thankful to Coursera as they helped a lot with financial aid too! As I will finish the course I will definitely get all the benefits of this course.

Thank you coursera and Dr.Chuck.

By Raghavendra K

May 24, 2019

No words to say, thank you Mr.Chuk because of you my work on bioinformatics completed earlier than I was imagined. Thank you coursera for providing this opportunity. The idea of this course will be helpful even for biologists like me without having no prior knowledge of computer languages

By Thomas A M

Dec 22, 2018

Loved this first course and definitely going to keep it going. Dr. Chuck is awesome its not just the hype. If you're interested in learning python or learning programing but, not sure where to start, this class shed light on some question I was pondering and some that I didn't know I had.

By Roderick S

Nov 26, 2018

This is a very good course! I learned a lot in a short time, and the assignments were effective in reinforcing the material. I highly recommend this course to anyone who has a history of programming, but hasn't been doing it for a while. I am learning Python very quickly through Coursera!

By Jacqueline A

Oct 21, 2018

I really enjoyed this course. Charles has a great personality and the course content is relevant to the assignment tasks. The additional resources (textbook) and review of discussion forum conversations were helpful in being able to work out the solutions for myself with the graded tasks.

By Nanthakumar N

Sep 24, 2018

This is a great start to Python. I tried learn using the python manuals and i was able to understand the concepts but i got difficulties when i try to create a program. But after taking this course it helped me in how to start and put things one by one. Absolutely greatly designed course.

By George D

Sep 22, 2018

A great introduction to programming using the Python programming language. Dr. Charles Severance has clear explanations, useful examples, a down-to-earth attitude and a cheerful disposition, which all fuse to make an amazing learning experience. Thank you so much for your time and effort!

By Kelvin L

Sep 11, 2017

This course is a very perfect course for someone who want to start his programming life. As a rookie in computer science, I feel very gainful in this course, I will recommend to my friends this course and finally hope teachers here and students who study together with me have a happy day!

By Bryan M

Feb 2, 2016

I've struggled mightily in the past with attempts at learning a programming language from the ground up. Dr. Severance really did a fantastic job with his lectures. The pace is just right for someone who doesn't just start off as a natural. Looking forward to the next course! Thank you!

By JP

Aug 2, 2020

The content is awesome and with a great lecturer like Mr. Charles, the course is extraordinary. the university is gifted to have a lecturer like him and its a pleasure to be one of his students. Thanks a lot sir and thank you Coursera for helping out students during these lockdown times.

By Kshirsagar T S

May 18, 2020

This course is amazing! It is so fun to start learning a programming language that focuses on implementation rather than syntax. This course is made fun by the Instructor Dr. Charles Severance who uses simple language and effective demonstrations to guide us through the course. Loved it!

By Juan L H J

May 7, 2020

Un curso realmente bueno para un principiante, aunque no tiene muchos ejercicios de práctica, se explica muy bien de forma simple los conceptos fundamentales para empezar en este largo mundo de la programación. Los subtitulos y la buena dicción del tutor facilitan también el aprendizaje.

By Jose F G

Apr 3, 2020

No me imaginé que hacer un curso me iba a hacer reír y aprender tanto al mismo tiempo..excelente profesor, organización y exposición de ideas..me hubiese gustado más prácticos de código, pero igualmente no queda más que seguir experimentando con soluciones a problemas que se me presenten

By Anas S

Mar 30, 2020

Coming from a long break after C++, this was really amazing and informative. The professor does not push information into your face, he explains everything, I mean everything, even how the computer processes your program. I truly recommend this course to anyone living in the 20th century

By Mark H

Dec 26, 2019

My major concern before starting this was could I keep up with the workload while working a full time job. The combination of community forums in addition to lectures that allow you to pause, and take notes makes it very easy to keep up! I enjoyed the lecturer and courses use of modules.

By Kingsly A

May 26, 2019

Charles Severance teaches the python language from the scratch. He teaches in a comfortable zone and more over he find how to travel the same in the future sessions too. the bridge between each lesson is built perfectly, such that the student can able to get the continuity of the course.

By Snehal D

Mar 25, 2019

its awesome course .this is my first online course and i had a great experience its fun learning this course and its a new way i had learned its a better way to learn anything anywhere anytime .thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for having such a great experience of learning .

By mon r

May 25, 2018

It was a really cool class. The instructor taught very well. The language was easy to understand and it felt like a real classroom. The exercises were helpful and gave me an introductory level heads up in Python. I would love to complete the next 4 courses in this specialization as well.

By Jarrod C

Apr 7, 2018

It completely took away my fear of online courses. The learning and assignments are smooth and well done. The teacher is great and knows how to approach the material so anyone can learn. The only negative is week two always shows incomplete. I wanted it to be all green, but GREAT course.

By andrew s

Nov 8, 2016

This course was amazing! The professor does an excellent job of presenting the material and the mentors are very helpful. Also the course has many useful resources: video series, ibook text, practice questions, forum , and help center. I am looking forward to taking the next course!!!

By Brent R

Apr 28, 2016

I had some experience with programming from 25 years ago, but I think that the videos, the book chapters, and the mentors that supported the discussions were all fantastic. I would highly recommend the class, and I would highly recommend Coursera in general. Thank you for the opportunity

By Melanie M

Feb 22, 2016

I have taken a handful of programming classes through my university. This one beats them all.

Dr. Chuck explains complex concepts in simple terms that even I, a CS student turned Business student, can understand how to communicate with a computer.

All I have to say is: thanks, Dr. Chuck!

By Anastasia N

Oct 30, 2015

I loved this class! It was challenging but didn't take over my life (I have a full time job), and I think I got a good handle on the basics.

The professor is really entertaining and is great at teaching. I definitely recommend this to someone trying to get an introduction to programming.