This is a gentle and humorous introduction to not only Python, but programming in general. Just the way a beginner's karate class focuses on simple actions completed well (Wipe on; wipe off ;-) but eventually gives instruction in the philosophies of non-violence and inter-connectedness, so too does Chuck endeavor to get you doing something at the start of class whilst leading you to the Deeper Mysteries.

This course has been the best programming class I have ever taken, and I have given programming several chances through multiple different courses. The professor broke things down for someone without a programming background perfectly. The material was taught with examples and a casual environment which enhanced my learning. I give this course two thumbs up, cannot wait to complete the 4 course series.

Thank you for a great opportunity! Excellent course. After having studied different Python course I decided to get PfY instead and it's definitely worth it. Even though topics covered in the first section of specialization weren't new for me, Dr. Chuck managed to make up my mind clearly with some hints so that it's become more understandable than before. Looking forward to proceeding with course.

BR,Alex.

Honestly, I took a computer science course in University and after 4 months of frustration found I'd learned NOTHING. I just assumed I sucked at computers and it's freaked me out ever since. This course took me 3 days to complete, and I learned so much that I actually started having fun and building the confidence to explore my own ideas of (really really simple) programs. Fantastic resource, thank you!

This is an excellent course for beginners. Helping them understand that learning programming is just like learning another language to talk to strangers, computers in this case. Ample examples to help any novice to relate and appreciate the art of programming. Thanks to the whole team for freely providing such excellent coursework. Making quality education available in every nook and corner of the world.

The best course I've ever taken. Dr. Chuck is really cool, he is able to present material in such a way that you really start loving Python and everything seems much easier than it actually is. This course is for complete beginners. I've already finished another course on Python (from Rice University) after this one, and I must admit that the course from University of Michigan helped me a lot! Thank you!

Though I've just learnt the basics of programming, I imagine learning it can be overwhelming if taught the wrong way. This course is perfectly structured as an intro to programming to allow you to learn the language without discouraging you by trying to teach you too much at once. I very much enjoyed this course. Charles Severance is excellent and engaging teacher despite the fact that he's a Slytherin.

Dr.Chuck is one of the best instructors I've came across. The Course is very beginner friendly, so this is ideal start for your journey in the world of programming. All the concepts are discussed in depth using diagrams so it's pretty easy to grasp the theories. The best part is the whole learning experice is FUN! You will definitely want to learn more 'n more after this. AGAIN, Dr.Chuck is the BEST!

I love this course, the professor is great, explains in a very simple way that even if you come from a different background you can grasp the topics very easily. The homework exercises are really great to fully support what you have learned. Loved the course! Would definitely continue to get the full specialization program and will recommend to friends interested in python programming and data science!

This really helped spur me on towards something that I always wanted to learn. But never had the opportunity and dedication, most importantly. I would have to thank Coursera for providing this wonderful opportunity to learn especially in this time of COVID pandemic. And special regards to Dr. Charles Severance for making such a student-friendly course. Looking forward to further specialization courses.

It is the best python programming course for beginners for four reasons. First, its content is informative. Second, you will gain that bunch of information and skills in a very short time (You can complete that course in 2 days if you have the will, passion and motivation). Third, the instructor is very good person and also very professional. Last but not least, you will never get board in this coarse.

Very well STRUCTURED and ORGANIZED course. It is not very long too. Lectures are very useful, the professor is very friendly. Assignments are somewhat challenging and the programs you code are useful for your life. I loved the interviews with some academic and industry leaders, because I could learn what is the process to create something new and some of the things you've to deal with at the beginning.

LOVED THE WAY, HOW THE INSTRUCTOR WAS TEACHING US, mainly the thing which I liked the most is, before starting a new topic, he used to give us hints about that topic in the previous part, so that we just don't fear from the new topic, that topic starts looking familiar to us.....and the best part that he made me believe that python is just same as ELDER WAND, it's on us that how we try to use it.... :)

this course is awesome, it opened up the door of programming to me and man do I love this whole new world of knowledge and skill. Dr.'s Lecture was easy to understand and also fun to watch, with the proper amount of practicing from the assignment, as well as the quizzes that help analyze and remember the content, This MOOC here is simply so far the best introductory into Python (As well as programming)

Excellent course for those with no prior knowledge of programming or Python. Personally, I have worked with scripts for several years, but the introduction to Python was extremely useful. I completed this course in 1 day, so for those who have basic programming skills (understand statements, conditions, loops and basic programming logic) this course should be an easy short intro to the language itself.

As a total beginner, not only in Python, but programming as well, I found this course to be extremely helpful. Slow-paced, the order of the chapters makes sense; the best Python course I've rolled in and the only one that kept me. Lots of extra material to practice on and Dr. Chuck keeps it interesting and fun, without being over-the-top. I am definitely giving a shot to the rest of the specialization.

I enjoyed this course.

Thank you, Mr. Charles Severance for elaborate teaching and for making the sessions interesting with all the questions asked and time given for students to pause - think and continue. Since I had prior experience in programming I found it easy to clear this course. I will be enrolling for the next course in Python offered by you.

This is my first Coursera course and I am impressed!

Awesome instructor. Good level of material. At least one mistake in the quizzes which can be annoying and frustrating (the question about exiting) -- the correct answer was never given in the course. There were a few other spots where the material was not covered before the quiz. This is a big fail for a learner. I'd guess, course videos were edited or re-arranged and the quizes were not updated.

I recently completed this course, with absolutely no prior knowledge. I must say, this course is like a blessing for those who want to learn to program but they don't have any prior experience. Dr. Chuck is a really great mentor, He explains everything so simply that a mechanical engineer like me could also understand complex things like programming easily. A lot of respect and good wishes from India.

I knew nothing about Python or programming before the course. The instructor clearly wants people to learn Python -he reviews topics at a basic level, with relevant examples, quizzes and assignments. The built in tool to check assignments makes it easy to apply and test new skills. Not all the covered material makes it into assignments, however, so I hope subsequent courses will test my understanding.

The best possible python course available over there for beginners who are getting or wanted to get started with python. The biggest USP of this course will always be the simplicity with the Dr.Chuck has explained everything. I can't ever be thankful enough to Coursera for giving me this unique opportunity to learn from such a great instructor from the comfort of my house. Thank You So Much, Coursera!

The best course on python till date to get the concepts in a relatable way that you will not forget them for a long time, Dr Chuck has gone the extra mile to make the course interactive and the assignments are very concise and make you recall and apply the learned content in the respective chapters,

i found the quiz very good as it breifs the concepts and i think it will greatly help during interviews

As an electrical engineer, you might thing Python would be easy for me to learn. But I'm a construction engineer not a programmer so the answer was Eh, in some ways. The basic language format was clear but I had difficulty understand Python execution. This class reintroduced me to the basics in a way I could zoom through quickly when applicable and focus as necessary. Definitely going to recommend.

Perfect course for beginners in coding I think. Of course, I'm not necessarily a beginner so maybe I'm biased. However, I've never taken a computer science course and I had no issues here. I've tried learning Python before but all I find is instruction on the syntax. This class actually helps you use python on your own computer from the beginning. The book and forums are both very useful as well.

The instructor for this course is Charles Severance aka Dr. Chuck. & his narration/explanation is excellent; it's simple, lucid, and to-the-point. Also, you don't feel very formal taking this course, sometimes Dr. Chuck is humorous, & it helps.

A lot of work goes into making a Coursera course.

This course can even be taught as the first programming language, and python is my first programming language.