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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 KAMESH K P

Jul 15, 2020

I love this course.And many many thanks to our instructor Dr. Charles Severance who made this course very engaging and explained every concept in very beautiful and simple way that a begginer can understand in the first time. I think the one who want to learn python must visit this course.

By Jasmine L

Mar 28, 2020

This course is helpful for me to have a basic understanding of Python algorithms and syntax. The instructor did a great job explaining the programming concepts. The professor made the concepts easy to understand and absorb. The course also makes me interested in learning more about Python.

By Kristie I

Jul 19, 2019

I've taken programming courses in my undergrad and not really ever been very good at it. This course started off assuming you knew nothing about programming (accurate) and built it up in a very logical and accessible way! I now feel confident I could tackle more complex scripts for my job.

By Nelson F

Nov 12, 2018

The course is really good for beginner -which I'm- I found it to be enjoyable, easy and well delivery. Furthermore it takes you from nothing to a understanding that while basic is deep enough as to allow you to start diving in the Python programming world, it's encouraging and stress free.

By Igal P

Nov 30, 2017

So far the best introduction into programming / Python course. The mentor has a really good sense of humor, empathy and exceptional teaching skills. Usually, when taking online classes, I had a feeling of being abandoned at certain point; luckily, this class is a great exception.

Thank you.

By Felix v D

Jul 20, 2017

Although I already had a BS in Computer Science, most of my exprience with Python was hands on supplemented with some Stack Overflow and Google. This course gave an excellent overview of important programming concepts and Python. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in programming.

By Kasia M

Jun 4, 2016

Very good course, especially for those, who want to start programming and know nothing about it. Dr Chuck is an excellent educator, really engaging with a great sense of humour, so if you're a newbie and interested in learning about Python, surely you won't fall asleep during his lectures.

By J L

Apr 7, 2016

I never thought I'd enjoy learning how to program! Dr Chuck is engaging and funny in delivering the material. I've done several MOOCs, and Getting Started with Python is by far the most interesting. It has been 7 weeks well spent and I highly recommend it. Onto Python Data Structures next!

By songxiaoqing

Sep 21, 2023

Great class. This course is very useful and helpful to me. It also opens up a lot of material and videos. These quizzes and exercises are very interesting and enlightening for programming learners. In particular, Dear Professor Charles Sefrans is also very wise, humorous and full of love.

By Sebastian A M S

Sep 14, 2023

Programación en Python: He fortalecido mis habilidades de programación en el lenguaje Python a medida que avancé en el curso.

Entrada y Salida de Datos: He adquirido la capacidad de solicitar datos al usuario a través del teclado y de mostrar información en la pantalla de manera eficiente.

By Chi S

May 2, 2021

I had tried learning Python many years ago and I could not complete it as I had no idea what's talking about during the class. Now this class makes me understand step-by-step of the Python and now I can say I really love it and looking forward to finish all the courses for specialization.

By James A

Feb 22, 2021

This was a great way to re-hash some of the programming structure I had used in college but long forgotten. I am continuing this course into its further Python components because I really like the structure, and I think the remaining content will further help me in my role as an engineer.

By Anam M

Feb 21, 2021

I have learned alot from this course. The way of teaching is great. The best thing about this course is that if you are starting from 0 you will face no difficulty to understand the things. I love to take further courses in future. Thank you professor Charles for making things easy for us

By Umair

Oct 2, 2020

It was too easy for me as I have studied some languages in universities but it is great for those who have no programming background. I have just completed the first course in this specialization and would update the review when I hopefully complete the remaining 4 courses. Happy Learning

By Yaser I S S

Sep 18, 2020

I have never seen such a clear and seemingly easy explanation of aprogramming language which is step by step and forces you to brain storm yourself to work on problems and build a skill to work and build our own programs. One of the best starts a student would want towards learning Python

By Leonardo T

Aug 10, 2020

Un buen curso para comenzar, es importante por cierto ir leyendo el libro Python para todos y realizar los ejercicios propuestos. Ideal para estudiantes y profesionales que quieren comprender Python y la programación desde los cimientos. Buenas perspectivas de solución a problemas además.

By MD. F U

Jul 17, 2020

Proper explanation, great examples, best materials. I love the way Charles explains everything. It's really easy for beginners to understand python. Happy to be a student of Charles's online class. I wish very best of luck for his tremendous job and I'm eagerly waiting for the next class.

By Kowshik K

Jun 1, 2020

I loved this course.

Especially I am your big fan by joining this course in Coursera

I decided to complete all your courses.

I enjoyed a lot.

Right now I completed 2 of your courses in order

I hope and the next I can complete with a lot of joy and fun.

I am so vicarious of your bonus classes.

By Aadesh S

Sep 8, 2019

I was really having a difficulty in learning python, but DR.Chuck and coursera helped a lot! And I am really thankful to Coursera as they helped a lot with financial aid too! As I will finish the course I will definitely get all the benefits of this course.

Thank you coursera and Dr.Chuck.

By Raghavendra K

May 24, 2019

No words to say, thank you Mr.Chuk because of you my work on bioinformatics completed earlier than I was imagined. Thank you coursera for providing this opportunity. The idea of this course will be helpful even for biologists like me without having no prior knowledge of computer languages

By Thomas A M

Dec 22, 2018

Loved this first course and definitely going to keep it going. Dr. Chuck is awesome its not just the hype. If you're interested in learning python or learning programing but, not sure where to start, this class shed light on some question I was pondering and some that I didn't know I had.

By Roderick S

Nov 26, 2018

This is a very good course! I learned a lot in a short time, and the assignments were effective in reinforcing the material. I highly recommend this course to anyone who has a history of programming, but hasn't been doing it for a while. I am learning Python very quickly through Coursera!

By Jacqueline A

Oct 21, 2018

I really enjoyed this course. Charles has a great personality and the course content is relevant to the assignment tasks. The additional resources (textbook) and review of discussion forum conversations were helpful in being able to work out the solutions for myself with the graded tasks.

By Nanthakumar N

Sep 24, 2018

This is a great start to Python. I tried learn using the python manuals and i was able to understand the concepts but i got difficulties when i try to create a program. But after taking this course it helped me in how to start and put things one by one. Absolutely greatly designed course.

By George D

Sep 22, 2018

A great introduction to programming using the Python programming language. Dr. Charles Severance has clear explanations, useful examples, a down-to-earth attitude and a cheerful disposition, which all fuse to make an amazing learning experience. Thank you so much for your time and effort!