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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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High quality instructor

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Introductory course

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KP

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Very beautifully taught. I gained basic python programming knowledge quite easily. The lecturer is fun and encourages students to want to learn more. In general, it was an awesome learning experience.

FU

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Tan solo auditar este curso me ayudó bastante en el aprendizaje de este lenguage de programación. A penas ahorre el dinero compraré el resto de cursos para seguir adelante. Gracias Charles Severance!!

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By Tahar A

Aug 10, 2019

This course is a great introduction to Python. The core concepts are clearly explained with practical examples and mental hooks which help reinforcing the newly acquired skills.

By Joel N

Jul 28, 2019

Dr. Chuck is an outstanding teacher and has inspired me to press on in learning Python. This class is great for someone with very little knowledge of computer science or Python.

By Ricardo M

Feb 6, 2019

Excelente Curso para iniciar o retomar Python como lenguaje de programación. Si llegase a Dominarlo, me gustaría implementarlo en Español en mi país, con el permiso del profesor

By Ping L

Jul 11, 2018

It is a very wonderful course and the lectures are easy to understand, allowing the beginner to get to know Python in a friendly way. I will recommend this course to my friends.

By yangjunyi l

Oct 16, 2017

First I must appreciate Mr.Charles for his detailed instruction and easy way to lecture us. What's more, it's my first time to touch programming and feel great, thanks coursera.

By HET P

Aug 4, 2017

I had no experience in python or programming when i started the course but i am glad to have taken this course,it has helped me understand the basics of coding wonderfully well.

By Paul M K

May 16, 2017

Wow it was agreat experience,im feeling like an experienced pythonista and there are still 4 more courses ahead.Thanks Dr chuck and coursera community for giving me this chance.

By Ahmed D

May 13, 2017

excellent professor. Though some students might feel that the class was too easy, the step lectures were very helpful for someone like myself whose easily intimidated by coding.

By Arihant P

Jan 20, 2017

This is my first python course and this one of the best decisions that I have taken. I want to thank Dr Chuck and his compatriots for working so hard to bring this course to us.

By Ronald L C

Dec 27, 2016

I am not new to programming but I felt that this would be a great introductory course for those new to the Python programming language and the concept of programming in general.

By Eduardo I

Dec 27, 2016

This course was very helpfull for me, before take this course i was afraid with start programing, but the way that the teacher explains is excellent, and the book is excelent to

By Raul R

Jul 20, 2016

Profesor extremadamente ameno, explica todo con una cuota de humor y te introduce en un tema árido como es la programación de manera entretenida y muy académica al mismo tiempo.

By Mateo F

Jan 31, 2016

Just a Great Course! It's super friendly to do, you don't get bored watching the lectures or even reading the book, programming is super funny! Continue doing such a great work!

By Thomas H

Dec 31, 2015

Good introduction, peppered with interesting interviews of people who initiated something new in the Open Source world. And a lecturer who has humour. It was fun to participate.

By Rebecca B

Nov 12, 2015

Dr. Chuck really made me feel enthused and confident throughout this course. Quality of the teaching material is also very high and lectures are interesting, engaging and clear.

By Huijun Z

Oct 27, 2015

Clear explanation, super easy to start with! I benefited a lot from the course. It is highly recommended for those who do not have programming backgrounds.

Well done Dr. Chuck!!

By Girmay G W

Jul 2, 2024

It was an excellent class; I learned more than I expected and believe I understand how the Python code works; as I continue coding, I will learn even more. Thank you very much.

By Brandon

May 21, 2024

Very informative and the instructor makes it easy whether you have experience in programming or not, highly recommend. I feel it gives me a good knowledge base to jump off from

By Heather C

Sep 16, 2023

I would love some more worked examples to feel a little more confident doing scripts on my own. But the material that was presented was very good. I appreciate the auto-grader!

By Oskar G

Apr 17, 2023

Dr Chuck is by far the best Python/coding teacher I have learned from. I have taken two python classes in two different colleges.

Best, fastest, way to learn python and coding.

By Mujtaba N

Apr 15, 2023

Wonderful experience for me. I cannot thank the team behind this course enough for giving me the opportunity for this life changing educational experience. thank you very much.

By Deleted A

May 20, 2022

Pretty good!!!

I'd like to thank the staff Mihaela Mack especially. He/She answered my questions about four times and all of his/her comments are detailed and patient. Thanks!

By saeid a f

Jan 25, 2022

I learn a lot in this course I understand what the python is and how to write program in it, thanks to the teacher that was great and thanks to Coursera providing such courses

By Robin l

Mar 27, 2021

with the help of this course programming for everybody (getting started with python) help us enchance our programming language more in dept from basic and is easy to understand

By Luis C

Feb 18, 2021

It's a nice course for beginners, if you need some help you can go to the free book "Python for Everybody" and the external tool is great if you don't have a computer or laptop