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About the Course

This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Python programming! We'll learn about the essential elements of programming and how to construct basic Python programs. We will cover expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditionals, which are foundational concepts in computer programming. We will also teach you how to use Python modules, which enable you to benefit from the vast array of functionality that is already a part of the Python language. These concepts and skills will help you to begin to think like a computer programmer and to understand how to go about writing Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write short Python programs that are able to accomplish real, practical tasks. This course is the foundation for building expertise in Python programming. As the first course in a specialization, it provides the necessary building blocks for you to succeed at learning to write more complex Python programs. This course uses Python 3. While many Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This first course will use a Python 3 version of the CodeSkulptor development environment, which is specifically designed to help beginning programmers learn quickly. CodeSkulptor runs within any modern web browser and does not require you to install any software, allowing you to start writing and running small programs immediately. In the later courses in this specialization, we will help you to move to more sophisticated desktop development environments....

Top reviews

SM

Mar 8, 2020

Absolutely amazing. The course content & the instructors are just awesome. The practise exercises & the projects are so not so straightforward but enforce all the concepts learnt pretty well.

NC

Apr 17, 2020

A wee bit challenging as a beginner but very good learning. The course imposes a disciplined structure in writing up the program is a good feature. The videos are excellent . Recommend the course

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By Karime d l R C

Dec 27, 2019

Me encantó el curso, práctico y muy entretenido y lo mejor es que si aprendes!!!!

By Jessie S

Mar 5, 2018

Great introduction to python. Instructional videos made it really easy to follow.

By Stefan Y

Mar 13, 2019

Very clear instruction. Course provides great resources that facilitate success.

By CARLOS C M

Nov 1, 2020

Really nice course to start from zero with the basics of programming in Python.

By SHIVANAND T S

Apr 16, 2020

Course is really well constructed for beginners like me. Push to read and learn

By Frank J

Jan 22, 2020

This is very good I loved following, now I am ready to solve problems in python

By marwa a

Mar 31, 2019

It is simple and strong content as well as both of the constructor is very good

By Arunangshu B

Aug 27, 2020

A warm refreshing brush up for intermediates or for beginners its a good start

By Viraj W

May 28, 2018

Awesome course with relaxing videos and absolutely essential content to learn!

By Nishin K V

Dec 12, 2018

Good for beginners. They teach you how to fish ;), rather than serve it ready

By savita s

Sep 20, 2020

thnx a lot to coursera..as it provide so many chances to do the assestment .

By SIDDHARTH S

May 24, 2020

Amazing module for learning game and working with dates was a difficult task

By Juan P C G

May 4, 2020

Excelentes profesores, un curso muy bueno para iniciar a programar en Python

By Maggie L

Jan 30, 2018

Great course! Good descriptions of assignments, good feedback, good quizzes.

By Vikash G

Jan 30, 2018

Great course to learn basics and to challenge your learning in python basics

By Mario A A O

Mar 25, 2025

Excellent course with several projects that callenge the acquired knowledge

By Oluwakorede O

Jan 22, 2023

i loved the course.

Absolutely amazing way to teach. There is a lot to learn

By Paul R P

Jan 6, 2023

I enjoyed the exercises. Reinforces the material very well. Very practical.

By Priyanka R

Sep 28, 2020

Best course and learnt many things...Thank you instructors and cousera team

By Mustapha A

Aug 2, 2019

Excellent cours. Profs très pédagogue et le cours est bien construit. merci

By Parth S

Feb 12, 2018

I loved doing the assignments. Especially the project work was really good.

By subham k s

Jul 22, 2018

A Very good course , Specially the Project assignment given is really good

By JEET S R

Oct 18, 2021

This course Is Very Good & the tutors are also very good. Thanks Coursera

By Jonathan H

Jun 29, 2020

Great course for learning basic python and getting your foot into coding.

By Muhammad K

Sep 1, 2019

Course is well designed and trainer are also expert in their area. Thanks