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Learn Python Specialization

Python Programming Essentials for Real-World Apps. Discover Python through a mix of tutorials and interactive coding challenges.

Olof Paulson

Instructor: Olof Paulson

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to use Python’s core data structures (lists, tuples, dictionaries) to solve problems efficiently.

  • Ways to automate tasks using loops, functions, and list comprehensions.

  • How to write clean, reusable code that can be applied to various real-world scenarios.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Learn Python: 1

Course 11 hour

What you'll learn

  • Create and manage variables and data types in Python.

  • Manipulate strings and perform operations on data structures.

  • Implement user input and flow control.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Engineering
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Full Stack Development
Category: Web Development

Learn Python: 2

Course 21 hour

What you'll learn

  • Write Python functions and call functions with parameters and return values.

  • Use conditional statements to guide program logic.

  • Implement loops to automate repetitive tasks efficiently.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Engineering
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Full Stack Development
Category: Web Development

Learn Python: 3

Course 32 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement dictionaries in Python.

  • Create classes, manage inheritance, and handle exceptions effectively.

  • Write efficient code using lambda functions and comprehensions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Engineering
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Full Stack Development
Category: Interactive Web Development
Category: Web Development

Instructor

Olof Paulson
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3 Courses159 learners

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