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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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JT

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I completed the course in about three days. I've never programmed before to the learning curve was excruciating but nonetheless I managed to get through and finally get my python feet wet so to speak.

DU

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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 paul j

Sep 21, 2020

The course was an epical one and great fundamental lessons on computing programming were though using python. All lessons and quizzes were well structured and detailed. The tutor had great knowledge in the language and explained concepts very clearly. thumbs up

By Joel M I

Sep 8, 2020

Excelent course for everybody who wants to start with Python. It doesn't matter your purpose, this course is designed for people without programming skills as well as people who know other languages like C or anything else and wants to begin this other language.

By Ayoub M

Jul 31, 2020

Dr Charles Severance is a chill laid-back professor and makes learning fun. Prior to this course I had absolutely zero knowledge in computer science or python and found the coursework manageable and light. I will definitely continue this series with Dr Charles!

By Aneesha J

Jun 14, 2020

As a beginner, I had fun with this course. The instructor is pretty cool, He has explained everything so nicely. I wish, I become a good programmer, and do well in python. Thanks to Mr. Charles for this course, He is also a reason for my interest in programming.

By Kyaw Z H

Jun 12, 2020

Everything is really good. Teaching method of Dr Chuck is not lazy.

I got python basic and other computer knowledge especially I saw old hardisk.

Thanks Coursea and Professors

and Teaching assistants.

Now, I am very exciting for attending another course in Coursea.

By Harshit A

Apr 13, 2020

its a very good course as well teacher is also good he clears every thing from basic....he treats that person who is learning is learning from basic he knows nothing about programming languages...good course for newbies looking for a good course to start up with

By Mostafa E

Jul 31, 2019

Loved the exercises and the concise explanation. Didn't really feel engaged or interested in the misc. videos, but otherwise quite enjoyed the course very much. I felt like I was always looking forward to the next exercise. More assignments might be a good idea.

By Sundar R

Jul 19, 2019

Excellent course for a beginner. Lectures taken at the right pace, very clear and the accent is understandable even to non-native English speakers. Quiz and Evaluation tests are appropriate for a beginner. Thanks to all who have designed and offered this course.

By Pavan V

Mar 26, 2019

I am very glad to have completed this course from Coursera, It has indeed been very helpful for me in gaining an insight into programming. I would 10/10 recommend this to my friends.The way the programming language was taught in the videos were just exceptional.

By Melissa G

Sep 27, 2017

This is my favorite beginner's Python course I've taken, and I've taken a lot of them from all over the place. I've taken this one twice, because the way Dr. Chuck explains things just clicks with me. I'm off to take his other courses for the second time now! :D

By Josh T

Aug 16, 2017

Thank you charles, I've done these fundamental parts in two nights, coz I have previously finished programming courses with Matlab. So this course was easy for me. But Charles taught very well and he's an energetic and interesting instructor. I like this course.

By Jing P

Nov 12, 2016

For me, this is course is very informative, especially for its clear coding knowledge like the following four basic patterns in python : sequential, conditional,store&retrieve, and looping pattern:) Also, I am looking forward to studying the next four courses:)

By Niv B D

Oct 8, 2016

I really enjoyed and learned Python's fundamentals. The Prof is funny and fun to study with. I recommend to anyone who is interested to get a sense of programming to audit to this course even just for challenge your brain.

Thank you sop much for the great clasess

By Christian G V S

Feb 12, 2016

i have fun in this course, also it was easy to understand the subjects of the course and the comands of python. Dr Chuck did a great job explaining how to program with python. Maybe the assignments were sometimes too easy, on the other hand, they were fun to do.

By Doug J

Jan 2, 2016

Charles Severance is perhaps the greatest instructor of a programming language that I have ever encountered. Not only are the lectures engaging but the assignments are relevant and I have been able to apply what I have learned immediately to my day to day life.

By Gedion M (

Jan 6, 2023

It is the best course. The instruction, the course material, the presentation, the assignments, the exams and other interviews/videos which at first seem nothing but are very helpful for the course. Keep up the good work Michigan University. Thank you Coursera!

By Hardik K

Sep 21, 2022

This is an amazing course for the very beginners and would help generate interest in coding.

Special thanks to Dr. Charles R Severance for making this course seem easy as well as interesting. Would definitely continue with the next part of this specialization.

By Vishaka M

May 11, 2022

Very well designed course to introduce beginners to Python. Exercises were very good at summarising and reinforcing lessons learnt. Instructor is very clear and easy to understand. Definitely reccommend if you have never encoutered programming languages before.

By Sugata B

Mar 15, 2022

If you are starting to learn a programming language with no prior knowledge of any other programming language THEN this is just right for you. However this course will be an absolute breeze if you have done some programming before. All the best in your journey!

By Janak K

Aug 8, 2020

Very Good Course. I loved the format of the syllabus taught in this Course as when i was getting lessons on python in my college, i was not able to understand anything. The format, the flow and pattern of teaching was very comfortable and easily understanding.

By Shri H

Jul 20, 2020

The best course in programming for beginners. Professor Chuck has such an amazing skills of narration and providing lucid explanations. His style of teaching makes programming so easy for everyone (even for those who are not having any prior coding experience).

By Ahmad A

Jul 16, 2020

For all those who doesn't know abc of python should take this course. The course is very basic and very helpful for the beginners. I have learnt how to use and code in python. Thank you Coursera, Thank you University of Michigan, Thank you Dr. Charles Russel :)

By Ullas.S

Jul 7, 2020

Excellent course by the University of Michigan.I took other python course also but it was so much interesting like this one.As per my opinion this is the best one for any beginners who want to start learning python.And the lecture was awsome he is so friendly .

By Devashish V

Jun 4, 2020

prof. Charles breaks down everything to the simplest level while explaining concepts. I cant really say much from a complete beginners perspective as I am a little experienced in coding. looking forward to the next course from the 5 course python specialisation

By Inayath N

May 23, 2020

Thanks to Prof Charles Severance. He started from the very basic level of understanding which helps the learners to build up the confidence and to write the python codes. I am looking forward to enrolling in the next course of python by Prof. Charles Severance.