Dr Charles Severance has a unique gift of creating interest in topics he teaches. Have I become an expert after this course? No. But I now have gained basic coding skills the confidence that I can work on python. Moreover, this course has established my interest in this field and I'd surely pursue it to diversify my skillset into Data Science field as well

As long as you understand how a pc works on a basic level, this course is a great introduction to Programming and the required mindset. Dr. Severance explains foundational knowledge about Python and programming in general in a calm and concise manner. The exercises are not too hard and some repetition cements the newfound knowledge in the listeners memory.

I have done other courses in python. I did this one to refresh my understanding of python. This is a very good course for absolute beginners in programming and a good way to get started. The course provides intuitive understanding of programming for beginners, by doing assignments and tests everyone could validate their understanding of python programming.

As simple and as easy the python learning can get. The professor does a very good job in keeping it simple and he is able to convey all the concepts very easily. The workload in this course is very light, it requires maximum 3 hours of your attention every week. If you are really interested in learning python than this is the best online course available .

Very good course for Python begginers, well explains examples to understand the concepts of python,and the awesome part is the Quiz and Assignment,very very helpful for learner.Thanks to Professor Severance,He is a great teacher

and Thanks to Coursea for very nice introductory course for python,I am looking forward to next module of this course.Thank You.

This is a great course for an absolute beginner in programming. I was able to learn some of the basic principles of computer science along with basics of programming in python. The assignments are not easy, but thanks to the course material I was able to solve them on my own with enough time and perseverance. A tutor is offering great support in the Forum.

Before taking this python online class,I have taken some other python class,I have to admit that Pro,Chunk is really outstanding in explaining each chapter in class.And the lesson is well organized,assignment auto-grading system is also convenient.In all,I'd love to recommend this lesson to people who are interested in python but don't know where to start.

I have tried studying python before as well but this course in the specialization was very well structured for anyone who is willing to learn python , helped me to get started with python and the instructor in the course is very good in terms of teaching and explaining stuffs , overall enjoyed this course and would highly recommend ! Keep Learning yall :)

Thank you so much Sir. I've never attended such an amazing course. Your approach is totally different. Everything is clear and friendly to even those who have never studied. In addition, the forum discussion was very helpful as it enabled me to enhance my knowledge about the course and to interact with worldwide students. I strongly recommend this course

Great course for beginners. One can easily do it if he/she doesn't have a programming background. The instructor is good and explains well.

The only thing in my opinion which can be improved is instead of teaching from slides, the instructor should write the programs on his PC and share the screen recording and explain form there.

Overall great experience.

A very excellent learning experience from someone that has zero knowledge in computer science but with a curious mind to learn more about it. Teaching staffs were very quick in answering my queries and gave me more insight and knowledge in the world of computer science. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about programming.

I really enjoyed Professor Severance's personable and engaging way of explaining what could have been a dry topic. This is actually not the first time I've tried to learn Python, but it is the first time I have stuck with a class all the way through without giving up or losing interest, because of the well-structured and engaging class! Thank you to UMSI.

I am very much happy how Professor Charles has taught us Fundamentals of Python which will lay a strong foundation in Programming aspect. I will recommend this course to each person who wants to start their career as a programmer.!! Thank you Coursera and Professor for giving us this opportunity to learn from you. With lots of love from India

- Alok Kumar

Nice course for beginners. Really basic stuff for someone who wants to introduce hinself to programming.

May be helpful if you have an experience in other languages and want to switch to Python. The first part of specialization can be finished in about 9-10 hours and things get really interesting in the second part "Python data structures"

Highly recommend!

As an introduction, this course was awesome!

This course has the content for someone who wants to learn basic things about python. The first few videos, where the instructor shows some programs, could scare someone starting the course. It is important to continue the course and pay attention on how variables and data types are used.

Thanks for the course!

I've taken some basic coding courses before, but never really felt like it was interesting. Charles Russell Severance is such a great teacher that after I watched one video of him teaching, I couldn't stop and just kept going and completed the course. Thank you very much for the efforts you put into the course and making it much more interesting to learn

PY4E is an extremely helpful course. Prof. Severance's teaching is professional and clear. This course is a cure for a starter like me to feel less intimidated in front of an unknown subject（I majored in English translation and before taking this course I have no experience in computer science）. Bonus videos are also helpful. ありがとうございます

It is a very good course. It gives me basic knowledge of Python Programming. All basic knowledges in Python was taught by a clear, simple way so that I was able to understand allmost of them. After this course, I can learn more higher course related to Python Programming and I can do some projects which used Python as their required Programming language.

A must for beginners in programming languages. The instructor engages as if you are sitting one to one and the overall experience is very. The instructor has left no stone unturned to make this course as interesting as possible. My only grudge is more assignments could have been included for more practise. Anyways that can be found in plenty on internet.

I knew absolutely nothing about programming. Followed a friend's suggestion and now I owe him a treat. I'm very very thankful that Coursera offers such higher level content. This will help many more like me every year not just students who are stuck with doing nothing during quarantine. I applaud their initiative. Long live Coursera, long live Dr. Chuck.

It is one of the best online course. I really loved it a lot and it helped me learn in better way. Far more better than my regular lectures at college which sometimes get me bored, but that's not the case here, instructor is makes it much more interesting.

Special thanks to COURSERA team who gave me an opportunity to learn from such an amazing instructor

Amazing course for beginners like me, who dreaded coding so much earlier. In the past, I took up python courses online, but somewhere lost the traction. Dr. Charles has been helpful in putting coding lessons in a simple and easy-to-correlate manner. I am grateful to Dr. Charles, Mihaela and other team members helping achieve my first coding certificate.

Este ha sido un excelente curso. El profesor Dr. Chuck es un magnífico profesor que siempre busca la manera de motivarte con sus clases. Python es un lenguage de programación que todos deberían conocer pues tiene mucho potencial para resolver muy variados problemas. Gracias a Coursera, la Universidad de Michigan y al Dr. Chuck por darme esta oportunidad.

wonderful course!! I absolutely enjoy every part of it, so much so that I am planning to continue the course with the specialization that has now become available with the same professor. His instruction and humor made learning not only memorable but fun. Thank you for opening my mind to a new and exciting world that I can't wait to explore more deeply!!

Better than most live classes, Getting Started with Python seemed like one of those boring, fully technical courses which would make me quit after a week. However, I was pleasantly surprised as the course material itself is easy and covers the very basics of Python3. I have some prior experience with C programming, so this course was easy enough for me.