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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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Introductory course

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KK

Jun 26, 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.

DU

Apr 26, 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.

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By Kirsten S

Jul 7, 2018

The course was easy to follow and fit into my life between other things (work, son). The content was interesting and explained clearly. Exercises could have been harder, or at least less like the text / examples.

By aaron m

May 4, 2018

Wonderful class. Really helped me refresh my understanding of python. Also made me realize there was still a lot I did not know. The professor was great and he articulated the material wonderfully. Thank you!

By Jillian S

Jun 18, 2017

Dr. Severence's videos are highly informative and he goes step-by-step through the material in a simple and straightforward way. Free pdf book. Free help from course mentors for each week's homework. Great class!

By Joe Z

Oct 29, 2016

It's an excellent introductory course for beginners in Python. I had no programming experience or knowledge before I took this class, and now I got a basic understanding of this fascinating world. "Hello, World!"

By Asif H

Sep 27, 2016

Awesome for Beginners in Programming! Must take this course if you are an early learner and this course is very much focussed on basics and foundations and then it teaches the concepts binding those fundamentals.

By Timo B

Sep 25, 2016

A really well-paced introduction for getting started with python. Even though I have programming experience, the lectures really covered the basics very well and gave me a good foundation to further learn python.

By Byungkeun S

Aug 12, 2016

I started this course from scratch without knowing any idea of programming.

A series of well-designed lectures helpd me to keep moving forward step by step.

I really appreicate Dr.Chuck.

Have fund with this course!

By Deepak R M

Jan 25, 2016

Very nice class. I enjoyed all the lectures, especially how Dr. Chuck conveys a concept comparing with real world things. It was nice of him to show us the motherboards and how each component works in a computer.

By Pilar S A

Feb 23, 2024

The best option for taking your first steps in Python. The instructor is so welcoming, you can tell he has a passion for his job and feels the need to share it with us. Can't wait to keep learning with the team.

By Umar A

Nov 13, 2022

This course starts with the basics of computer hardware and architecture. It progresses with the explanation of how main and secondary memory works.

It then talks about Python language and its various constructs.

By Buragana P

Jan 3, 2022

The course is really great and especially for beginners. The instructor teaches with such interest and delighted manner by explaining each and every concept with real-life examples makes it much easier to learn.

By Mauro R

Jun 5, 2021

This is a great course! It is an easy and practical way to get into Python, I really liked. Also, the teacher includes awesome interviews that generate more interest about programming. I totally recommend it.

By Emine B Ö

Apr 18, 2021

I was struggling for learning programming, before I found this course from Dr.Charles Severance... He is an amazing teacher, and he gave me a lot. Now I think, I did an amazing start for my career. Thanks a lot.

By Çağatay S

Oct 10, 2020

The instructor is very engaging and the course is thought in a masterful way. While the amount of content is admittedly underwhelming I can easily recommend this course as an excellent starting point for python.

By Sriram S

Sep 28, 2020

I would honestly like to have more quizzes and assignments for extra practice and engagement. I love this course so much. Moreover, this was my first online course ever on an online education platform. Stunning.

By Ahmet Ç

Sep 12, 2020

This is my second Python course. Course is excellent for beginners. Instructor is very good and keeps your attention on the course. Coursera is a good platform collecting necessary things for teaching. Thanks...

By Aakash M

Sep 4, 2020

Literally I love the course and learned the basics of programming and Python. And I wanna say thanks to the Coursera team for providing such a course. Last but not least I'll be grateful that I took this course.

By ANA L C G

Aug 10, 2020

It is an amazing course where you can learn the basics of programming. It´s quite interesting understand the way you can communicate with your computer. Thank you to all the people who make possible this course.

By Venkata L M

Aug 4, 2020

When I started this course, I know only the basics of Python, but with this course, I learnt the basics in detail. Thanks a lot to Charles Russell Severance sir, the way you explained the course is Excellent!!!!

By Salma F O

Jul 26, 2020

it's really a helpful course for beginners. Usually, online courses are boring. But this course is capable to hold the interest of the learners. Also, I become a fan of Dr. Charles Severance during this course.

By Lucas K

Jul 16, 2020

Excellent introduction into Python. I've particularly enjoyed Dr Chuck's style - very engaging! Also try reading the free book 'Python for Everybody', which goes alongside the course, to make the most out of it.

By Eshwar V

Jul 12, 2020

This is a wonderful course. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even for the people without any prior knowledge about coding. It is a good start for anyone who has an interest in learning about programming.

By Shubham T

Jun 19, 2020

yeah!!!!

Actually i learned from other sources by their video lecture earlier, but the way MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY and charles sir taught is very appropriate and give me a epic way to understand the basics

Thank you!!

By Alex M

Jun 15, 2020

I would like to Thank Coursera for this wonderful course. I also would like to thank Mr. Charles Russell Severance for such amazing, Interactive, and fun learning. Looking forward to attending your more classes.

By Tareq M

May 27, 2020

Best online course for the beginners. It will slowly take down to the deep level. That's why you did not realize how complex it is gonna be. It will surely motivate you to take the next course like it did to me.