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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

PG

Jun 24, 2022

A very simple and non-intimidating intro to python. I definitely got the gears going in some of the example problems and it was fun to feel like I was back in college again. Would recommend this one.

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 Edilson S

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Jan 7, 2018

Amazing Course!

By 김태훈

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Dec 8, 2020

very very good

By UMANG P S

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May 22, 2020

Very helpfull.

By Giuseppe D M

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Jan 12, 2019

Very well done

By gaurav m

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Sep 16, 2018

Awesome course

By Jimut B P

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Jan 11, 2018

Just awesome !

By Yagiz C

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Sep 12, 2021

I liked this.

By Sayan M

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Jun 2, 2021

nice and easy

By Manuel R

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Feb 25, 2021

Excellent!!!!

By Glenn N

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Feb 2, 2021

Great course!

By Manjula

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Jul 31, 2020

good platform

By Nandivada P E

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Jun 10, 2020

superb course

By Mohammad S k

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Apr 23, 2020

good learning

By Adil A K

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Feb 25, 2018

Great Course!

By Shwetadwip C

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Dec 31, 2017

great course!

By Jonathan S

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Nov 20, 2017

Great course!

By Suesarn W

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Sep 16, 2020

great course

By Edy L

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Aug 27, 2020

Nice course!

By dmitri m

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Jul 21, 2020

It was cool!

By Xiaotong Z

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May 20, 2020

Very useful!

By ahmed h

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Apr 6, 2020

very helpful

By Jimena M M

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Nov 3, 2019

Great course

By RUYU L

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May 6, 2019

Really good!

By Kavin B

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Jul 1, 2018

very helpful

By Xinyi S

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Mar 27, 2018

Great lesson