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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 ā€œPython for Everybodyā€. 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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SI

Nov 3, 2022

Amazing Course with most amazing instructor! Dr. Chuck teaches in the most enthusiastic and interactive way. If you are new to Python, this is the best course to start with without being overwhelmed.

JT

Nov 11, 2016

I completed the course in about three days. I've never programmed before to the learning curve was excruciating but nonetheless I managed to get through and finally get my python feet wet so to speak.

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By Fred P

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Oct 25, 2016

I have absolutely no talent with regard to programming yet made it through this initial course and believe I can now take the subsequent courses in the specialization.

By Fabrizio S

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Oct 11, 2016

it's my first online course. It's a powerful strument to learn. Chuck is great (magician), he uses a sort of game and joke to teach easily the basic of python. Thanks!

By Sreejith

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Jul 4, 2016

I have had a wonderful experience with this basic python programming. Dr.Charles is funny and at the same time informative. Looking forward for more lectures from him.

By Angeleta W

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Mar 28, 2016

Excellent course! Material was easy to understand and explanations made sense...perfect if you have no experience in programming and need to take baby steps! Loved it!

By Randall N

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Feb 27, 2016

Los felicito, yo he tratado de llevar otros cursos en web sites semejantes y no son tan claros y fƔciles de llevar como este. Muchas gracias y a seguir con su programa

By Deleted A

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Jan 30, 2016

The right course which gets you started with programming. The instructor makes it right too by putting in tremendous effort in explaining the content with so much fun.

By Jun G

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Jan 28, 2016

I love the pace of the course. Professor Chunk not only teach me how to write in python ,but also how to think like computer. It makes me learn the python more deeply.

By Rubens A

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Nov 30, 2015

A very good beginning course. The instructor is excelent and his explanations very clear. I recommend this course for people that is starting to program.

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By äøēŽŽ

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Nov 28, 2015

It is a extremely clear course that introduce the basic programming skills with python. I like the interest way the professor explain the principle of the programming.

By red s

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Nov 19, 2015

Well designed. The easy does it approach is very effective to focus on how the language works. With this method it is easier to learn Python than Ruby. I recommend it.

By VerĆ³nica O

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Sep 30, 2015

Excellent course! I really enjoyed take the classes, the theacher makes them funny and easy to understand. And the book provided is full of excercices and useful tips!

By Jagdish N

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Sep 16, 2015

Excellent Course for People who want to Learn Programming. Python is a Powerful programming Language & allows to handle Files, Databases, Decision making & much more..

By Joseph N

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Dec 7, 2023

As an experienced programmer, found the course easy and informative. Looking forward to the entire series which will undoubtedly be more challenging and enlightening.

By Steve M

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Feb 18, 2023

Instructor did an amazing job of presenting the material in an easy to follow and learn method. Was able to keep up with the assigned work and build on fundamentals.

By Adham A

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Jul 23, 2022

Amazing course , it helped me in knowing the fundamentals of programming as this is the first time I program and work with python.

Thank you Dr. Chuck for this course.

By Kevin H

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Jun 18, 2022

I am 13 years old, but still i can learn something from programming, because of this course and because of financial aid in this course.

Thank you so much coursera. :)

By Denys L

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May 19, 2022

Great course for beginners! The instructor teaches very clearly and understandubly! Interesting material. I'm going to continue studying next chapters of this course.

By Gustavo J

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Mar 14, 2022

I want to encourage everyone to take this course. It explains from scratch all the basic concepts to learn how to program in a simple, practical and entertaining way.

By Ge Y

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Sep 22, 2021

love the professor!! he's sooooo good, by using understandable language, so that i could easily understand and learn. Thank you Dr. Severance, and thank you Coursera.

By Andres S M R

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Aug 18, 2021

Excellent course! The content viewed in each session divided per chapter helped me to learn new tools and strengthen new skills to apply in my profession (Geoscience)

By 23PMHS002_Susmita D

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Jul 2, 2021

I have learnt many things from this course. This course helps me a lot in getting started with python. now, I can easily do the programmings related python. thank you

By Levi G

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Mar 10, 2021

Awesome course! Definitely a very nice introduction to the coding world and nevertheless very easy. I will take the other python courses. Thank you so much, Dr.Chuck!

By Yvonne D

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Jan 20, 2021

A great course. The lecturer/presenter did a great job. I however found it necessary to download the software in order to properly work on exercises and assignments.

By Alkis K

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Dec 17, 2020

I have no previous experience in programming. The course is extremely well-made and understandable. I learned the basics and i plan on continueing to the next course.

By Jyotishka B

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Nov 2, 2020

The professor was an amazing and explained every detail clearly. A person without coding background can learn and apply the basics. Thank you Coursera and Dr. Chuck!!