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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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AK

Mar 28, 2018

Very good introduction to basic programming. Very easy for beginners in python who have already some programming background - but still extremely useful to quickly and efficiently learn python basics.

SA

Aug 22, 2020

It was an awesome course , the instructor was very good at explaining it in a (hogward) like way .It was fun, i feel like anyone who doesn't have prior knowledge on programming can learn it with ease.

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By April L

Nov 10, 2015

such a great class. The class aim to give beginners a really nice and easy start so the students who are new to programming will not be intimated or frustrated. The professor is very funny and knowledgeable and make the whole class great fun. I really enjoyed the class and ready to finish the class and move on to the 2nd Python serie class.

By Alena S

Apr 18, 2024

Thank you, it was my first ever course on the Python language and I did it! Thank you, professor Charles Severance, for explanation of everything that we need to understand, especially your words on how to approach "being stuck" or frustration as to new materials. It all help me to not to worry about mistakes and just trying one more time!

By Sanket B

Dec 27, 2022

one of the best courses for beginners! If you are someone who is not from a computer background, but python is needed for some of your jobs (eg: bioinformatics) this course can be a very good start to get accustomed to the functions and other basic things :) ! The professor was cool as hell and the way he taught the whole was phenomenal !

By Eagle m

Jan 27, 2021

I have absolutely No experience in IT and this was smooth than any other Platform i have bought 2 courses on Udemy and believe they flew over my head. end of the day Dr. Chuck is doctor and it does make a huge difference when an academic is Teaching you there are so many Psychological facrtors involved what they are aware of as Professors

By ANGELEENA R

Dec 21, 2020

This was my first ever course on Coursers and I absolutely loved it! The instructor was so good with his unique teaching methods, and just as the title of the course suggested, it can give anyone a good grip on the basics of 'Python ' programming. Thank you so very much for this wonderful course and I hope to learn more about your courses!

By Guillaume O

Jun 25, 2020

Stellar course. Charles Severance is easily one of the best teachers I've seen in my life, online or face to face, period. His ability to engage the student, trivialize complex mechanisms and maintain interest all through the video medium is remarkable. I am very impressed by the overall value of this course and it gets my highest praises.

By Ayush K

Dec 24, 2019

Only one minus factor that the questions are too easy. Yeah its a beginner a course so I can't really complain about it. Otherwise everything in this course is actually covered with perfection and as if you are actually new to programming not like other courses who say its for beginners and uses sophisticated without telling it's meaning.

By Sunny Y

Jul 5, 2019

This course is extremely helpful. It not only teaches you basic but also gives wide depth to your concept. You can take this course if you don't have any past programming experience.The instructor is very good and is very engaging. The material provide is very interactive and easily understandable.Overall I personally find it very helpful.

By Saransh G

Jun 3, 2019

Excellent course for an Introduction to Python for Everybody! The instructor knows what he's talking about, and he explains new, difficult concepts very smoothly. Well designed assignments and apt apt pace of the course just tops it off! Definitely persuing further courses of this specialization. Thanks Coursera and University of Michigan!

By Samson K

Nov 8, 2018

Scared to Program? Do you find yourself staring at the screen wondering what to type next when coding? Do you get confused as to errors you create and can't figure out how to find them? Professor Chuck is the cat's pajamas. I am so stoked to learn more my armpits are sweating.

This first class is "empowerment" for the non programmer.

By David L

Oct 31, 2018

This course is a great place to start learning python and basic computer science. I would recommend using this course as the backbone for your learning and then utilizing other resources to see the problems from a different perspective.

Overall this course cemented the knowledge in my head much better than other online courses I had taken.

By Valerie R

Feb 8, 2018

i loved this course! the professor is really enjoyable to listen to and his slides are super legible and easy to follow. The videos are short enough to gain the learning needed but not so long as to lose you along the way. My only comment is that I wish there were more practice problems or exercises so I could really hone up on my skills!

By Ravi K G

May 1, 2017

Awesome course. I know a number of programming and scripting languages but never had been to a class. This is a brilliant course designed and executed with an entirely different note which I could never expect.

Along with python this course teaches a lot. This python series a must for anyone who wants to learn programming.

Thanks Dr. Chuck.

By Joe S

Nov 2, 2016

The class with professor Charles Severance are so interesting and fun, you will learn basic python in and easy way, the videos are short and very helpful, the assignations are a way to apply what you are learning in each week, this course is very recommendable for all the persons that wants to learn python from zero previous knowledge.

By Jessica Y L

Apr 11, 2021

This course is very well designed and delivered. Though this subject is completely new to me but I could still follow the content easily. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning Python as a beginner. I love so much also the humorous delivery by Professor Severance. It's just an enjoyable learning experience.

By Aswin K

Sep 3, 2020

This was a great course for me.It was fairly easy to understand the course andthe prof. knows the right way to teach.His classes were FUN to listen and I really enjoyed it.Also I had previous knowledge on programming ,as I have learnt C++ in my school.So it was very easy for me.I would recommend anyone to try this.So I would rate it 5/5:D

By Ishraque Z B

Mar 17, 2020

I am really happy to be guided under a supervisor, who is so experienced and kind person, Prof Charles. I am much more enthusiastic about learning the language than ever before. Attending the lecture of Charles is never boring and always feels like learning Python is as easy as learning to write a story. Thank you Coursera for the course.

By Usama J

Mar 9, 2020

It was a really good and well organized course to get started with programming. I really appreciate the efforts of the teaching team that they are really trying their best to educate the world. The course content and the way Mr. Charles Russell Severance convey the lectures really makes it easy to understand and comprehend the techniques.

By Carl B S

Jan 21, 2019

Easy with well measured material and challenge. The ability to watch and pause lectures as much as needed is awesome. The material is well thought out and also timely and important. This was a great experience - low pressure, easy to learn and you feel like you accomplished something and have a sense of the larger challenge that awaits.

By Carlos E F M

May 5, 2022

Excelente, lo recomiendo ampliamente, aunque considero que se deben tener nociones muy básicas de programción para avanzar, de lo contrario será más difícil, de ahí en fuera esta super bien. Hay vídeos extras en lo que el prfesor muestra sus viajes a congresos, creo que son interesantes pero innecesarios para inlcuir en el curso.

Saludos

By saurabh k

Apr 22, 2021

Amazing platform , and excellent teacher Dr.Chuck sir , really this is most useful for all students who understand easily english , some difficult for who students who not understand english ...

Love this platform and love Dr. Chuck ...

Thank you all who maintenance a big platform online , who related with data , again thank you to all ...

By Md. N H

Mar 2, 2021

This course is so helpful. The instructor is so friendly and the way he explain and teach that is so fantastic. I want if you have interested in python then start from here. I am sure you will get to learn a lot. And the course has many important people's interview.That how things has come and a lot.

Wish you all the best for this course.

By Jai k P

Aug 9, 2020

Hey everybody,this is really awesome course for everybody even for those who are new to programming.Thank you Dr. Chuck,University of Michighan and Coursera for providing us this course.This is one of the best online course covered by me.And its second part Data structure using python is even better.Definitely, deserves 5 star.THANK YOU

By Abhishek C

Jul 31, 2020

It is genuinely a great experience. All the video lectures are well prepared.

The instructor helped and guided at every step from scratch.

The tutorials are beneficial and easy to understand. We got many tools like "take note," complete script of all the lectures, discussion forum, and many more. These tools proved to be extremely useful.

By Rebecca E

Jun 4, 2020

Great intro to Python course! I had zero coding experience prior and I was able to complete it in less than a week. Instructor does a great job breaking down concepts into simple terms so even beginners can follow. He also makes it fun to learn! I'd recommend this to anyone who's interested in learning Python, especially beginner coders.