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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 Patrik L

Aug 5, 2020

I would definitely repeat this course again. It has good narative, nicely paced around. And seems it meant that we will be now teachers to others.

It is really meant for Everybody.

I learneth also how to use command promt during this course and also language which is usable in any work not just at home.

By K B

Aug 1, 2020

I loved this course. In this course, I got to learn about basic python language. It was fun attending the lectures, I got to know about the basic structures of a program

Everyone should do this course as knowing a programming language(one of the most popular ones)

is necessary for the coming generations

By Nidant s

Jul 9, 2020

Actually it was my first online class, and I really enjoyed it, because it involved me in this community of online courses. And Dr. Chuck was really inspiring person for me, and it really helped me to realize how these online courses worked. And also learn basic knowledge in fun way about the Internet.

By P G S C

Jul 4, 2020

I am a Computer science Graduate and a working professional. The course is so clear that even if you have absolutely no idea about programming, you can understand programming concepts and learn Python easily. If you have experience in programming it will brush up a lot of your basics. Happy learning :)

By Samarth B

Jun 17, 2020

I had bit of knowledge in C and wanted to learn a new language.This course is perfect if you had prior experience with another language.Charles servernce is the best professor you could ever ask for.His classes are funny, informative and really fantastic.Please take this course and become a Pythonista!

By JOHN D V U

May 28, 2020

My greatest applause for the course teacher! Simply greatly equipped and talented computer scientist!

I guess python just eased my way for programming, made it easier than java, C, label those oldies!

All i can say this course made me a better programmer!

Thanks to all who served to bring out this course.

By sonu k v

May 14, 2020

This course really me with the basics of python language. Great instructor, Dr.Chuck :)) he explained it keen and we in his guidance succeeded. Thank you coursera for this course and thank you University of Michigan. Assignments and quiz can help you to know the mistakes and can gain knowledge from it.

By Steven K

Apr 18, 2020

Thank you so much for the great work put into developing this course. The lectures were very easy to follow and engaging as well. I really enjoyed the hands-on assignments and I found the questions on the quizzes to be relevant. This was a fantastic introduction to Python and to programming in general.

By Jainam S

Jan 28, 2020

This was my first step into my career and I had a great experience learning this course. I thank Coursera for providing this course to me for free. I thank Dr. Charles Severance(Dr. Chuck). He is a great teacher and scientist. I never bore while listening to him. Excellent python course for beginners.

By Phillip D

Jan 25, 2019

This course seemed course started a little slow covering the very basics of how computer hardware and software interact. However, I did learn a few things and look forward to taking more advanced programming courses with Coursera. I really appreciate Coursera focuses on the "why" as much as the "how".

By Nate G

Feb 26, 2017

Fairly phenomenal course. Goes at a pace extremely usable for someone who has never learned a programming language. The fact that the course is written for Python 2.7 instead of 3.0 makes it slightly outdated, but it is an easy fix once you get the hang of the syntax differences between the iterations.

By Gerlan C

Jul 9, 2016

Wonderful training, really well put together by Dr. Chuck. His didactis is unbelievable! It makes learning not only much easier but really enjoyable! I´ll carry on into the learning track and I´m really thankful to Coursera and Dr. Chuck for this great opportunity! Cheers from Rio/Brazil. Gerlan Cidade

By Jeremy C

Dec 14, 2015

Programming makes sense to me now.

The course material is well thought out and progresses in a way that allows for full understanding of how the language works. I have tried learning Python, C++, and Java from other sources; this is the first time I feel I have been successful. I want't to learn more!

By Jorge F

May 21, 2023

I liked very much the approach used for teaching programming. Clear, simple, progressive and giving practical techniques. I also appreciated a lot, the extra articles and interviews given at the end of each chapter. They enrich deeply the whole learning environment with touches of real world. Great !

By Harshit G

Feb 20, 2023

This course helped me understand and write basic python programs confidently and the way of teaching by the instructor Mr. Charles is really effective as I was able to absorb and understand the information and there was no problem I faced going through the course also the book and exercises are great.

By Matthew M

Sep 20, 2022

When I first enrolled in this course, I was initially worried about how complex things would be. Starting through the first week, I found myself learning a ton of things thanks to Professor Severance and his presentations. I definitely learned many things from the course and had so much fun doing so!

By Anirudh K

Jan 31, 2022

I already know a few programming languages and started this course because I always wanted to learn Python. It's been really easy for me. But i see why he made it so easy. You seriously can become a Programmer even if you never coded in your life with this course. I wish i had this when i started out.

By theo l

Mar 13, 2021

Uma vez que o curso não foi pago foi uma ótima introdução ao Python e tenho certeza que com os próximos cursos ganharei um bom entendimento da linguagem. O professor é muito alto-astral o que me deixou mais engajado com o tema. O curso é tido para ser feito em 7 semanas mas em 6-7 horas você finaliza.

By Prajakta C

Jul 25, 2020

I loved this course. The instructor was so good at explaining concepts. I grasped everything immediately. The discussion forum was helpful when i got stuck at doing assignments. The overall experience was very nice. I would like to continue and gain a specialization in this course.

Thank you very much!

By TAMILSELVAN G

Jun 18, 2020

This is my first course in coursera. I never expect the teaching would be these much good. Thanks to the teacher. He's just mind blowingly fantasic. Also this is the best couse to startup with programming. Thank you coursera for such opportunity to learn such things. And also Thanks to the instructor.

By Mohd N S

May 9, 2020

The course was very well structured. I've coded in several other languages but I think even a beginner would benefit and learn from this course. If I've any issues it's just the final assignment is an almost a sudden exponential level of difficulty compared to the previous ones, but I'd be nitpicking.

By Phil T

Aug 4, 2019

I had a small experience of coding before this course, but found the structure very intuitive and the instructions clear. Prior to the course I didn't even know how (or where) to enter code on my Mac, I'm now able to write some simple code to execute a range of instructions. Really interesting course.

By Julia E

Nov 3, 2017

Easy to follow, and I have no experience with coding whatsoever! Got rid of my fear of programming and looking forward to continue with the next courses. The lectures are perfectly paced and Dr. Severance is a briliant teacher. Also thanks for the staff who helped me when I got stuck in one of the ass

By Alan T L

Feb 12, 2016

I've taken a few introductory programming courses from different providers but i think this is the best one so far for people who are starting off. It lives up to the title "Programming for Everybody". Prof Severance makes it fun which I think is important in the beginning because programming is hard!

By Jose S

Jan 18, 2016

ES un excelente curso para quienes están iniciando en la programación o en el lenguaje python. Me gusto la forma tan didáctica de dictarse el curso y las plataformas que se usaron para utilizar el código python. Gracias por lo que me enseñaron y seguiré aprendiendo con animo, muchas gracias a ustedes.