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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 Juan C N G

Mar 28, 2021

Chuck does a great job explaining the different basic components needed to write codes and the mix of videos, multiple choice tests and practicle exercises is very ballanced. I highly recommend this class for beginners of programing languages in general or for people with some knoledge in other programming languages.

By Mihai M

Aug 25, 2020

Interesting, useful, and captivating course. It helped me to get a good grasp in the "world of programming" and now I am feeling a bit more confident as I got relevant knowledge of the basics of Python.

Definitely would recommend to a friend or anyone who wants to start learning Python but has no idea how that works.

By Siddhi S J

Jul 23, 2020

An excellent course for complete beginners who want to learn coding from scratch. Although I was already familiar with most of the concepts taught, I was never really bored due to Professor Charles Severance and his compelling nature. I believe, with enough motivation, the course can be completed in less than a week.

By Sheng-Fu H

Jun 16, 2020

It is an awesome course for a beginner! totally recommended. most importantly Prof.Charles Russell Severance guided the audiences using simple examples and useful assignments. All of these allow me to find the excitement and interesting parts of python. definitely keep my learning path on python with Prof. Severance.

By Bhagirath S

May 27, 2020

The course was really good. It had some of the most basic concepts of python that even a non-technical person can learn. It helped me clear my concept overall. The videos were very well made and the explanation was simple yet effective for the learner. Overall it was a good experience for my first ever online course.

By Mr. L E S

Oct 18, 2019

Dr. Chuck Severance is a good, thoughtful instructor, giving a course that is just right for anyone interested in getting started with computer programming. In addition to the regular course materials, I recommend viewing Dr. Chuck's interviews with Python creator Guido van Rossum and Coursera creator Daphne Koller.

By Can C

Aug 22, 2019

very good course for introduction programming skills. I had no idea about programming languages but when I follow the instructions, it took 1 week to complete all course with 100 point final grade! Thanks for sharing information very clearly and for free. I suggest everyone who would like to start from the beginning.

By Manish J

Jul 26, 2019

I thought programming is difficult but the way Dr. Chuck taught I think it is easy.

I just completed the first module and I think I am now confident to go for advance topics.

Thanks Dr. Chuck for designing the course in a brilliant way that even a person without any programming knowledge can learn and become a expert.

By Umair S

Nov 22, 2018

As someone who recently went through medical school but decided on a career change to pursue a career in software development and IT in general this course was a great stepping-stone in getting a feel for the bare bones in the world of coding and I definitely recommend it to coding newcomers with no prior experience.

By kalu M

Oct 23, 2018

Hi!!!!!!

I'm Victor and I can't believe but I just finished Getting Started with Python as part of the Python for Everybody specialization. I didn't really know much about programming before I started but I was able to progress rapidly and flow with the course. I honestly feel Everyone can and should learn to program.

By Antje G

Sep 24, 2017

It is a very nice introduction to programming with Python. Truly for everybody. Even with little background in mathematics this is a very doable course! I used to get into the topic for my master thesis. Personally, at times the explanations got repetitive, but then again, this is an introduction. I can recommend it!

By Magdalena C

Jan 29, 2017

Mr Chuck you are the best!!! I wasn't convinced to take on line course. I thought it would be boring and hard to understand. I still do not feel an expert and it probably took me more time to understand some things- I'm not the mathematics genius. But now I feel that it something that I can try to develop. Thank you.

By Sebastiaan K

Jan 15, 2017

This course is a really good introduction into Python. I started this course with almost zero programming experience. The course is elaborate and easy to follow with good examples, and the teacher has a good sense of humor which makes the lectures more fun. I will definitely do the rest of the specialization courses!

By Evan W

Jan 12, 2016

I though that this was a very good beginner course to programming. I have had a introductory course for C programming and it was similar. The quality was good and it had many good ways to reinforce the concepts. Although some of the beginning classes were very basic I still learning some concepts that I did not know.

By Syed M M K

Sep 15, 2021

Dr Serverance have a very unique style of teaching. I had some background programming experience, therefore I was able to understand the course very quickly. But I can guarantee, that is someone has little or no programming back ground, will not find it hard, only because has made it very easy to understand! Cheers!

By Chukwurah H M

Jul 17, 2020

It was very interesting and the instructor has a right way of presentation which simplified the course. I appreciate the basic skills this course has offered me. Looking forward to the approval of chapter 2 financial aid to enable me proceed. I am passionate about this course and all related courses in data science.

By Alexis L G

Jun 29, 2020

Aprendi lo basico de Python 3. La modalidad de Coursera funciona para mi. No tiene comparacion con las modalidades presenciales. En la contingencia sanitaria actual tenemos modalidades en linea con nuestra respectiva escuela o instituto. Sin embargo, Coursera tiene la modalidad por exelencia donde aprender se puede.

By APOORV D

May 19, 2020

this course is very helpful for me though i have learned some other languages before still i have learned a lot through this course all the thanks goes to proff charles from slytherin hahaha but assingments are very good and we can relate it from our life. thank you sir i hope we can meet some day in this very life.

By Ilse M P

Jun 27, 2018

I really like this class. I am new to programming in Python and this course makes me feel confident that every time I learn something new, I know what I am learning. I can pinpoint where I make mistakes or what I don't understand right away and build my knowledge step by step, stress-free, to write my first scripts!

By Ashwin J K

Apr 1, 2018

An excellent course for programmers aspiring to learn the Python language. Lectures are short and easy to understand and the assignments are ideal tools for testing the knowledge acquired throughout the course. Thank you Dr. Chuck for the course. I look forward to completing many more of your courses in the future.

By andrea_liuyy

Jul 28, 2020

I started learning with a book written by the same instructor, it's very helpful.

In lectures on Coursera, the instructor made a vivid description of what python really do and how to make logical statements using python. I read the book as a supplementary of learning, which confirms me of what I learned from videos.

By Neeraj S

Jul 25, 2020

The way Charles Russell Severance has explained every concept, I guess even a 6-7 year old kid would be able to comprehend and ace the course. Everything was explained in simple language and in all possible detail. Not just python, I would recommend this course for anyone trying to pick up any programming language.

By Kazi S I

Jun 24, 2020

Great introductory course for beginners. Thanking Professor Charles Russell Severance for coordinating this course. I really learned a lot. I really appreciate your endeavors. This course proves anybody can learn to program in Python, all they need to know are basic mathematics and a little bit of logical thinking.

By Asit S

Apr 24, 2020

This is a really good course and most importantly it starts from basic. Anyone with no programming experience will go through quite easily. Bonus videos at the end of every week add to the content and quality of the course. Thank you professor for teaching the course and making it an amazing experience of learning.

By Chamith J

May 21, 2019

Everything is perfect in this course, Awesome Exercises, Nice progress tracking system and much much more. I had a lot of fun with Charles and also learned all the building blocks of Python Through out this course. Charles is an awesome teacher that I ever met . Thank you so much Charles sir.

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