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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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Top reviews

DP

Aug 4, 2020

Dr. Chuck thank you so much for designing this course. This course has made me confident of my ability to continue learning python further. The course structure is very simple and easy to understand.

XW

Sep 5, 2017

I strongly recommend those who are learning this course read the book written by the professor, it really helps a lot, only watch the video is not enough.I'm eager to learn more about programming now!

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By Enrique V

Jul 10, 2018

Wonderful. Kudos to Chuck, he is a great teacher. The materials are well prepared, forums are active. I was so passionate I finished within a single week. Thanks!

By Anton K

Jun 7, 2018

The best thing about this course was that it's really entertaining. Surprisingly not boring at all. Had fun all the time, going to finish specialization for sure.

By awsdevopsprofessional

May 22, 2018

Dr. Chuck is a great man with great experience towards the industry at the same time awesome passion towards the teaching. Thanks, Chuck for those great lectures.

By Jonathan D

Feb 18, 2018

Excellent Python Primer. As a C / C++ programmer i am new to python. I found the materials an easy way to get up to speed with the syntax of python. Go Dr. Chuck!

By Mathieu K

Jan 24, 2018

Exciting moments when taking this course. I love the core of this course the way he explained the materials. Assignments are very structure to the lecture. Thx...

By SANTHOSH D

Dec 6, 2017

I really loved the charles teachings and the way he gives explanations to the course is somewhat at high level that's why I am completed this course within 2 days

By James P

Nov 1, 2017

An excellent, well explained introduction to programming and Python. I found it interesting and useful even though I know a number of other programming languages!

By Martin H

Sep 2, 2017

Professor Severance is so easy-going and patient to explain all the concepts in a simplified way. I really enjoy this course and have learned a lot about Python.

By Arashdeep P

Jul 30, 2017

Very well organized. Could complete this course in a day if you really wanted too! The teacher is also amazing, very charismatic and is able to teach effectively.

By Vatsalya S

Jul 2, 2017

A well documented and well paced course. It helped me a lot to learn about programming and what it means, me being newly introduced to programming.

Thanks a lot :)

By Jack B

Jun 28, 2017

Great intro course - enjoyed the videos and text resources along with the interactive homework assignments. Would definitely recommend for those starting to code

By Sriram T

Jun 28, 2017

Great introductory level course that starts at the most basic levels. I had prior experience with C++ and breezed through the course in slightly more than a week.

By Nikolaos M

Apr 28, 2017

Quite simple and insightful for programming beginners. I would really recommend it for students and people that want to be introduced to the basics of programming

By Antonis D

Mar 5, 2017

I'm extremely satisfied about this course. I could understand easily the concept and the first steps of Python. The professeur is a cool guy and that helps a lot.

By Masoud P

Jan 5, 2017

This course is by far the best beginners course on programming. I really enjoy the presentation of the instructor and the interactive online programming platform.

By Amit K

Oct 20, 2016

Basics are perfect. Started off very well. By the time the last chapter had come, I feel that too much was spread into the last chapter. It could be split into 2.

By Ashwin K

Apr 22, 2016

Brilliant course, Professor Chuck is awesome. The amount of time he takes explaining the concepts is remarkable and the assignments and quizzes makes great sense.

By ilaria

Feb 29, 2016

Great course to start programming and learning Python.

Dr. Chuck is a very smart teacher. His lessons are interesting, usefull, clear and funny at the same time.

By Zhu Q

Feb 1, 2016

I love this class because the teacher is humorous and the content is understandable. It triggers my interest to take more courses about Python. Thanks very much!

By Yang H

Jan 19, 2016

Before this course,I know nothing about coding.I think it's a good start for python study.Dr.Chuck is truly brilliant and humorous.I do love this course. Grazie!

By jess i

Jan 3, 2016

Great class for anyone who as not written code before. Well paced exercises and lectures allow non-coders to become informed about the basics. Highly recommended.

By Nicola B

Oct 1, 2015

Really well done, it does't teach you just the lenguage but let you understand how it works in the computer.

but is for real beginners, usefull the student's notes

By Fanny M

Feb 12, 2025

Absolutely great. Thank you very much for this course. I understood so many things about programming and more importantly, my computer seems a little less scary.

By HWANG J Q

Feb 4, 2025

“I’ve been taking this course, and it’s really clear and engaging! It’s perfect for anyone wanting to learn the basics step by step without feeling overwhelmed.”

By DARSHINII K

Jul 31, 2023

The lessons are literally so easy to follow and the syllabus is arranged in a very orderly and systematic manner which makes learning so easy and less stressful.