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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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Top reviews

HM

Jul 1, 2021

Dr Chuck is amazing!! Great methods, and informative.. Gained knowledge and confidence. Definitely worth the time.. cant wait to start my next course with the University of Michigan, and with Dr Chuck

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.

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By Shashwat G

Jul 28, 2020

One of the best courses I have ever completed and it's all because of the way Charles Russell Severance teaches. It is simple, subtle, comic, and interesting. I had no prior knowledge before the course and now I can understand programming. It has also increased my enthusiasm and interest in Python. Thank you, Charles. Thank you, University of Michigan. Thank you, Coursera.

By Trang P

Jun 23, 2020

This course is explicit and easy to follow for those who have zero knowledge of Python or programming. The Prof. is nice and humorous. His instruction is natural as we are taking a physical class. If you are a newbie for programming and want to learn more about Python, I highly recommend this course. Thank you, Univesity of Michigan and Prof. for implementing this course.

By Sreesha S

May 11, 2020

Just like it says, it is programming for everybody - It lived upto it's name and ofcourse explained every bit in detail and anyone who does not know python would definitely get to know a major chunk to start of their work in python from this work. I would like to thank Dr Chuck, his team and also coursera and their members for putting this up for the benefit of the people.

By Manhal R

May 9, 2020

The way he teaches is really beginner friendly as well as experienced python programmer friendly.

I just had to refresh my python 3, so I breezed through the course within 4 hours. I had to watch is videos but at 1.75x, it was really a refresher. If you're coming for a recap of python, you'll easily breeze through the entire course, right from Week 1 to 7 within 3-4 hours.

By Pedro H

Jul 8, 2018

After completing the specialization, I can say that this is a thorough course for Python programming that starts from the very basics to a pretty in depth understanding of the programming language. It provides with a complete set of skills that can be applied to your very needs. Highly recommended for beginners and people that want to consolidate their knowledge in Python.

By Sayali M

Jul 12, 2020

One of the best Professors. he takes things slow and same time ensures you understand everything and not miss on most obvious things. His experience with students helps a lot. Professor knows what mistakes student is going to make in certain programs and clarifies that for students very well before. Overall learning online experience is also very nice. Thank you Coursera.

By Raghvendra R K

Jun 23, 2020

Very good course, i enjoyed it very much.Any beginner student can do this course, Dr charles ,our instructor made it easy and full of excitement. Do this course without skipping a second because each second inspire you for becomming a good programmer. Thank you Coursera, Michigan university and also Dr. charles severance sir for building such good course on this platform.

By Assaf H

May 5, 2020

This course is obviously a 5 star class..

But! I would appreciate a bit more help during some assignments.

I'm sure the staff is doing the best it can, but when you pay, you expect something small back. The certificate is really not the issue here, it's the knowledge.

Besides that, the course is amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better entrance to the world of programming.

By Anthony

May 1, 2020

The content of the first course is basic, I know that it ignores some complicated concepts so new beginners can get through Python quickly. I think this course is friendly for new learners and helpful for me because I can get into other courses as quickly as I can.

Thanks! The concepts contained in this class is easy to understand, and I will recommend it to my classmates

By Noelle M

Nov 12, 2017

Great introduction to Python from a knowledgeable instructor who moves through the material at the right pace to maintain ones attention and interest. I managed the 7 week course (despite a full time corporate job, which asks a lot this time of year) in around 2 weeks which has made me motivated to keep going. Looking forward to moving onto the rest of the specialization.

By Muhammad B S

Nov 21, 2023

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)" is an ideal starting point for beginners. Dr. Chuck's approachable teaching style and well-structured course make learning Python easy and enjoyable. The interactive lessons, hands-on exercises, and supportive community create a solid foundation for programming newcomers. Highly recommended for those new to coding!

By Olena Z

May 19, 2022

This course is extremely effective in the way it teaches Python. Charles Russell Severance spends a lot of time explaining concepts and helping his students better understand what they are working on. I also really liked the structure of the course as it allowed me to stay focused and meet deadlines much easier. Great course for those who want to learn more about Python!

By Rikkin A

Sep 30, 2020

Excellent Course...! Course content and Course flow is right up to the mark for beginners and persons like me who are totally newbie for Python and are not having background in Computer Science. Dr. Chuck is Outstanding. The way he designed this course and explains everything is way better then any course taught online for python beginners. I am highly satisfied with it.

By Deleted A

Jun 15, 2019

Dr Chuck is one of the best teachers that anybody can definitely find for learning Python and programming as a whole. He is very thorough with the subject matter and very much helps you to improve as a programmer. Quite a few more exercises can have been more better as a whole for improving as a programmer. Still an awesome introduction to the work of python programming.

By Jiyeon K

Aug 23, 2017

This was very helpful! The lecture was easy to follow, and all the materials including quiz and assignments were extremely helpful for me to try what I've learned from the lecture. I highly recommend this course to anyone who has interests in learning python, but hesitating because of the fear of learning unfamiliar stuff. Looking forward to taking other courses as well!

By Naeem H

Sep 3, 2023

"Python for Everybody" is an outstanding program for Python enthusiasts of all levels. It offers accessible, hands-on learning with engaging content, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to master Python for web development, data analysis, or more. Dr. Chuck's teaching style and practical approach make it a top choice for Python learners. Highly recommended!

By Noor A R S S

Aug 4, 2022

First of all, I would like to thank Dr Severance for this amazing class. It is an amazing opportunity for people who want to learn the very basics of Python programming ; Python for everybody course is the right way to choose. Courses are explained in a simple way, and it is meant for people with no programming experience at all. I would definitely recommend this class.

By Srisant P

Nov 4, 2021

First of all, I would like to express my gratitude towards Dr. Charles Severance sir for providing free and worldwide education. Through your courses , I am becoming familiar with Python and able to learn many new things about it. It's really helping me in understanding as well as clearing the concepts.

Thanks a lot Sir for providing knowledge as well as scholarship.

By Mario C

Apr 7, 2021

I have yet to see a better beginner's course, especially for people that are completely new to programming. Its contents are more than enough for a "getting started" course.

Most importantly, the instructor's teaching method is second to none. He is able to break down concepts that would typically seem confusing to most beginners in a very simplified and accurate manner.

By Melissa H

Jun 20, 2019

I can't imagine a better introduction to programming. The instructor was knowledgeable, on point, engaging, and explained the reasons/the WHY behind what we were learning. The course book is excellent, as are the course exercises. Thanks to this course, I feel confident in my ability to do basic programming tasks and encouraged to keep learning and growing these skills.

By Grace C

Dec 2, 2015

I've been trying to get into programming for years(!),but have failed over and over because I thought it was boring and I just couldn't wrap my mind around its purpose. It wasn't until this course that I was able to get as far as I've gotten. The instructor is excellent and made seemingly difficult concepts very easy to understand. Highly recommended. Thank you, Prof S!

By 游子堯

Aug 10, 2023

I finished the online course "Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)" and I really enjoyed it. The course was well-organized and the instructor was clear and concise. I learned a lot about Python and I feel confident that I can now use it to create my own programs. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning Python.

By Srinivas R V

Jun 14, 2022

Its a beginner way to learn python easily and efficiently. The working modules are very efficient from the chapters we learn the day and helps us to recollect the topics we learnt so far. Prof. Chuck is amazing , he always taught in simple yet in interesting. Thank you for the this Course, University of Michigan. Grateful to Coursera for providing me the financial aid.

By Nafisa A S

Jul 5, 2021

This was a very well-structured course by Dr. Chuck. I have done programming before but not in python language. Some concepts were confusing to me before which were cleared while taking the course. Even if you are not from science background I don't think you would have any problem understanding the concepts. Thanks for designing a course like that. I've learned a lot.

By ishant s

Aug 17, 2020

I would take this opportunity to extend my gratitude for Mr. Charles to help us understand the entire course with precision. He kind of explains complex and difficult stuffs in a manner that the listener grabs it immediately. All the slides and the content were thoughtfully prepared so as to teach all the possibilities one could face while writing a code. Thanks a lot!