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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.

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.

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By Anjali w d

Dec 4, 2020

This course is an excellent course for computer programming beginner like me. I thought that computer programming is very difficult subject, which is hard to understand before taking this course. After completing this course, I understand the basics of python programming language very well. Thank you very much for creating a great course like this!

By Naveed B S

Aug 5, 2020

The best thing about the course was the instructor. his way of teaching was sooo good. Also the assignments were intermediate level so we could figure out the answer only if we ponder over it. I will surely be doing a follow up on this course. I didnt know the first thing about coding or programming but now i have an idea. Thank you for this course.

By Krishna N

Apr 4, 2020

It is basic introduction course. No depth suitable for competitive programming. If any one knows and have experience in python should go for higher level of course. However that was great experience learning on coursera. I wish to learn more. And advanced python from the same. Finally Thank You for the Knowledge it really helps in performing better.

By IGOR V T

Mar 4, 2020

The instructor is fairly easy to follow along with the reading. For someone who knows and still knows very , very little if anything at all I'd say it was a somewhat of welcoming introduction. The only down side is at the later portion of the class if you have zero experience you will need to do more research than supplied in the book or the videos.

By Gregory J

Oct 29, 2019

Outstanding course. Dr. Chuck is a wonderful teacher and delivers the material in an engaging and relatable way. I have taken a number of online courses on other sites and this one blew them all out of the water. I highly recommend this to those struggling to find the programming fundamentals training that are missing in so many other intro courses.

By Kohana K

Jun 12, 2018

Professor Severance is a passionate and extremely likeable instructor who knows what he's doing and also has the experience to guide novices like me. This course was highly beneficial, provided sufficient studying matter and was well spread out. I learnt a lot while also thoroughly enjoying the course. Looking forward to signing up for the next one!

By Robert V

Mar 14, 2018

Difficult for a beginner, I really struggled as I know nothing about programming but the Instructor really intends for you to struggle so you actually learn it... He really knows how to teach and I'm going to take more courses with Charles Severance, I bought the book as well and its helpful. You have to study and I did and passed with a good grade.

By vishal g

Dec 12, 2016

Dr. Charles makes these modules much more interesting than I have ever seen before. I am a Masters graduate from a reputed university, which is one among top 10 in the world, but I can strongly say that Dr. Charles is something different and I would love to study forever under him.

The way he connects technology to real world is something fantastic.

By Jaime C

Jan 26, 2023

I am a Structural Engineer and BIM Specialist. At some point I ended up having this need to use PYTHON either because of certain softwares could manage the data better with that language or i needed auomatize somes process, so I finally decided to take the first step into this unknown realm and there is no better way to do so than with this course.

By Leslie M

Sep 21, 2022

The videos were thorough and understandable. The assignments were challenging as a refresher (I hadn't touched Python or programming in over 10 years), but simple enough to manage on my own. I have saved many notes that will be valuable for future classes, and the professor gave an excellent direction for the next steps to take to improve my skill.

By Flavia M

Jul 25, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and Dr. Chuck was pretty awesome!

I recently decided that I would like to find out more about programming and Data Sciense, and I think this was a fantastic start. Thank you to Coursera, the University of Michigan and Dr. Charles Severance (you should know that the sorting hat lets us choose our house - I know you know).

By Le V T P

Jun 26, 2020

First of all, I want to say thank to Prof. Charles! This class and the idea PY4E is so awesome. This course exactly for everyone (I'm kind of a novice in the beginning).

The explanation is very detailed and understandable for newbie like me! I feel programming is more interesting now xD! Strongly recommend for marketing researcher or data analysist!

By Kulwarn P

Jan 9, 2019

Course is taught in a manner that is easy to learn. In addition to teaching Python, inspirational videos are included with the creators of Python, and raspberry pie, and students around the globe. To truly serve the mission of making the course accessible to all around the globe, the book is free to download. Highly recommend to anyone interested.

By Jahangeer A

Apr 27, 2017

The lectures are well prepared, and the assignments are adapted to the learner, regardless of whether the learner had (or did not) any previous experience in programming. I personally used the forum only for the last assignment, and received the necessary help. I deem it safe to say that I enjoyed this course. Thank you to the Team and to Coursera.

By Donald

Jan 2, 2017

Coming from a previous background in statistical programming (mostly self-taught) I found this course to give me a much stronger foundation in computer science behind the programming. I would and will highly recommend this course to anyone who is starting programming, trying to learn the syntax of python, or refreshing their knowledge in the field.

By Christine W

Oct 12, 2016

Dr. Chuck is incredibly engaging and makes the material approachable for people not familiar or comfortable with programming. Even though I am not completely new to programming, watching Dr. Chuck's lectures was instructive for me in learning how to communicate these types of concepts to a wide audience with varying levels of computing proficiency.

By Praveen K

Feb 26, 2016

This course was completely exceptional. The video lectures by Dr.Chuck was helpful throughout the course. The assignments added to each section of the course help us improve some creative thinking and it improves our programming skills as well. Hats off to Coursera!

I will still take more courses from coursera having a fruitful experience like this.

By Prajwal P

Jun 2, 2022

Its my frist online course with coursera and it was such nice experience, I like it the most as it provide online assigment , test, discussion section, assigment evaluation and additionally i also like the bonus session which usefull for upcomimg interview and thankfull for life inspiring lesson.

Every python beginers have to enrol for this course.

By Ajay S M

Aug 17, 2020

The course instructor Dr. Charles severance is an amazing, he explain the basics concept of python very clearly ani that was amazing for beginners thanks @drchuck.

And it's only possible for Coursera thanks Coursera to provide course and amazing instructor.

Join the course and learn immediately you also love programming after completing this course.

By Mike B

Jun 21, 2020

This is a great beginners course. I was able to learn fast and progress through it quickly while internalizing and utilizing some key building block concepts. The professor is personable and the videos are a good length. There's a cheap textbook attached to the course that I got for .99 as an Amazon ebook. It's not essential but it was helpful.

By Tanja T

Oct 9, 2018

Great instructor for this course! Understanding how computer is "thinking" is very challenging but Dr. Charles manged to present it in a simplest possible way. With zero experience I easily learned some basics of programming. I will definitely continue studying.

Thank you Dr. Charles! Your inspirational teaching make me fell in love with Python.

By Oluwafemi D

Mar 23, 2018

Excellent course delivery and instructor really does know how to take absolute beginner to become confident in writing effective python programs! Highly recommend this course and teaching materials. Many thanks to Dr. Severance, the mentors and support staff, and of course to the University of Michigan for making the course available in coursera!!

By Neeraj S

Jan 26, 2018

Amazing Course!! Really I learned a new thing How to teach Programming language. Also, it includes Practical Sessions with Guided Videos. I would recommend this course to all because Programming can do by everybody it's not tough its just how to understand and goto the complexity.

At Last Thank you!! Prof.Charles Severance, University of Michigan

By minhae y

Aug 16, 2017

It is a basic course and great for those who barely know about coding or programming like me. I got to know some fundamental skills and techniques like functions and defined words in python to calculate or analyse data. The assignments were very helpful for me to better understand what I've just learned from the lecture by doing hands-on practice.

By Mayetmelkam M

Aug 31, 2023

"Programming for Everybody" is an exceptional resource that provides a comprehensive introduction to programming using the Python language. The book/course, authored by Dr. Charles Severance, offers an engaging and accessible approach to learning Python, making it an ideal choice for beginners and individuals with no prior programming experience.