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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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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 Thang L X

Jun 24, 2020

Well! First thing I want to say is This course bring to me basic python. This is show what computer thinking and how can I make conversation with this. Secondly, I want to say thank you dr. Charles Russell Severance you are amazing person I ever seen before. So I will move on to next level in journer to become data science.

By Katie B

Apr 7, 2020

This is a fantastic course! Dr. Severance is great! He makes the information easy to understand and follow along with. I feel like I learned a lot in this course and have a good foundation for learning more in future courses. I would highly recommend this class to anyone that wants to get started learning coding with Python.

By Rehana K

Jan 20, 2020

I think I have got a very good platform to learn python. Also, the way of teaching and the explanations are awesome. I will surely recommend everyone to go through Coursera and learn whatever you want.

I am extremely happy to learn from here and have also certified with a course.....and am still taking many courses from here.

By Manish B

Dec 5, 2019

Excellent stuff! ... I don't have any programming background but comes from a math background. Even though i feel frustrated when i struggle but learning is always useful. Easy to follow instructions. Good job here. But the practice is the key, i guess an hour daily will help to achieve what you want to achieve in this path.

By Myrsini-Sofia N

Nov 20, 2020

This course gives you the substancial foundations to start your Python programming. It has it all, credibility, accesibility, simple notions to welcome you in the programming field both in theory and practice, helpful professor and intructors, well-organized schedule, a class feeling course that lights your Pythonista fire.

By Priya C

Jul 16, 2020

This is just a wonderful course Dr. Chuck, and the beauty of this course is the way you teach.

You teach in a very joyful way that everyone learn it without feeling bore.

You make this course more interesting and motivating by adding bonus videos.

I wish this free access to Coursera extends so that I could learn more from you.

By Chidera W A

Oct 20, 2019

It was amazing going through the entire course1. As my first programming language, I would say it was worthwhile learning under Dr. Chuks. The classes were organised in such a way that I could follow up step by step without much complications. I am grateful I was patient enough to complete it, and I look forward to course2.

By Adarsh K

Mar 18, 2018

This course was very well structured, very well taught. This helped me understand basic concepts of python, made me realize why innovation and programming is amazing. Explanation provided by Professor Charles is so precise and understandable that I feel this is one of the best courses to get started with python programming.

By Yashna M

Aug 17, 2016

This has been an amazing experience; it is so much convenient for people who are busy but still want to learn because Coursera is so flexible, Thank you Coursera!

Thank you Dr Chuck, your explanation and classes are very helpful, detailed and beautifully assembled. I love coding!

Thank you University of Michigan!

Thanks!!! :D

By Ioannis K

Jan 4, 2016

A nice course.

Indeed it was kinda easy for people with some background in programming like me, but I think it is the way it should be for people with no experience. In my opinion people with no programming knowledge at all could use this course to start learning programming without having to study anything else before that.

By Zhisong H

Oct 24, 2015

Very suitable for new comers of programming. For me who has programming experience for more than 10 years and just want to catch up with the mainstream of programming in Python, it's a bit too simple. But that's my problem, not the class. The class is arranged nicely, Chunk presented very well and clear. I like it very much

By JANHVI A

Dec 5, 2021

I enjoyed learning from Sir, Charles Severance. I thank him and Coursera for this useful, informative and illuminating course. He is a very thoughtful teacher who puts a lot of thought into how he presents the material. His lessons were useful.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning.

Thank You!

By John J T

Dec 16, 2020

Superb! I think Mr. Charles is my ideal teacher. Haha. He explained the topics easiest way possible that it became easy for me to understand. He connects the lesson to real life experience which makes it more interesting and more understandable. Thank you Mr. Charles! Thank you, University of Michigan! Thank you, Coursera!

By Tobias P

Nov 16, 2020

A very nice introduction to the language of Python, instead of dragging you through the rough topics at first - You're instead introduced to some of the cool functions Python has. The icing on the cake is definitely the bonus section - You can feel the instructor is very committed to this and has a passion for the subject.

By Pan C

Jun 24, 2020

I strongly recommend this course to everyone who didn't learn anything about programming before. Actually I have learned C language 8 years before but I don't think I understand programming. However this time I can realize why I should code like that. Dr. Severance's class is funny and vivid, it's worth to take this class.

By Aman K

May 21, 2020

It's a really simple course for beginners and really encouraging one. I had learnt Ocaml programming in my college first year but never learnt how thing worked there and wasn't able to visualize what actually was happening there. With this course I am able to visualize what each line is doing and how every loop is working.

By Onkar G

May 6, 2020

Great course for any kind of demographic, be it a professional programmer seeking to add another language to their skill set or someone from a non technical background who have never coded in their lives. This course is beneficial to anyone who wants to start learning python. Great experience learning from a great teacher!

By DC

Dec 27, 2019

This is a good course if you are new to python or programming in general. The explanations for the course material is fine. However, some of the wording for the practice assignments could be worded better. I did not use the forums much, but I did see that the teaching assistant replied to other students in a timely manner.

By Sourabh K

Apr 4, 2018

Very well planned course, nicely divided into weeks. Helped me get started with Python. The instructor is good. Its like your personal tutor :). Moreover Not just theory but also those practical quizzes and exercises helped me get my hands dirty with coding too . I am looking forward for more such courses and certificates.

By Kyle T

Feb 20, 2016

Charles Severence is amazing at what he does, his method of teaching is second to none. you remind me of my physics teacher back at high school he was very unorthodox in his teaching also. so glad to see the course has gone to include all the material from his phenomenal book. Thank you and well done snape youre awesome

By Raj K

Jan 24, 2016

Basic python stuff covered. Useful for someone coming in with no real programming exposure. And a good revision for someone picking up programming after a gap. Dr.Chuck's style is easy and engaging to follow. Note that this course covers only first five chapters of the python book. Rest is covered as part of paid course.

By Deleted A

Nov 7, 2015

Excellent introductory course for programming! Chuck really did a fantastic job "rewiring" my brain so that now I begin to think about everything in a linear way, like a machine...For an absolute beginner, Python is much more accessible than Javascript. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a taste of programming!

By Хейтер 2

May 23, 2021

Думал, что курс будет немного более продвинутым. Я уже всё это знал, поэтому видео и другие теоретические материалы особо не изучал - просто выполнял задания) Но для совсем новых людей в программировании - это очень хороший вариант понять принцип самого программирования и программирования на Python в частности. Спасибо :)

By Paulo A

Nov 9, 2020

Este curso é maravilhoso. Eu já havia feito alguns cursos fora do coursera e havia aprendido bastante,mas era mais pra prática do realmente entender a fundo. Tanto que quando comecei,tinham detalhes sobre coisas básicas que eu não sabia que acontecia. Eu sabia fazer mas não sabia como funcionava . Então,este curso é ótimo

By Dwight B

Apr 14, 2020

This was an excellent easy-to-follow introduction to programming and Python. Course materials were well organized and presentations easy to understand. Materials and explanations were very relevant. Exercises presented good challenges and were appropriate to previous and current teachings. So glad I took this course!!