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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 Kit W

Apr 24, 2018

This course was very helpful. It kept to the essentials without leaving out any important details. I would recommend it to anyone trying to learn Python!

By Emma

Apr 15, 2018

It is a really excellant course for learners to have a basic understanding of python. Besides, its syllabus is really logic and the teacher is very good.

By ARK S

Mar 31, 2018

Its a good platform to learn python in coursera as it gives a great beginner knowledge of programming so that everybody can learn basics of python easily

By MATURI V

Dec 21, 2017

Gave me an fantastic basics about Python Language by Charles Severance.Thank you proffesor.

Learned a lot. Thank you Coursera and University of Michigan.

By Karthikeyan G

Nov 24, 2017

Like the way Dr.Chuck walks us through the course.

Neat explanation, mixed with a bit of humour here n there.

The extra videos are a nice addition too.

By Daniel C

Oct 27, 2017

Great course. In particular, I appreciated the start at high level and then moving into the vocabulary, sentences, and paragraphs of coding with Python.

By Sean C

Oct 21, 2017

Great professor, keeps things interesting and has really good working examples of problems if you don't know where you're going wrong with an assignment.

By Jace W

Aug 27, 2017

good stepping stones, even if you have python classes in your history, its good to go over the good habits again. (recommend instructor gets more coffee)

By Guoliang

Jun 23, 2017

A good start for beginner of programming. The practice part is good and useful to think over the logic and grammars yourself. Would continue the learning

By Budhathoki B

Mar 26, 2017

I absolutely loved the course. I enjoyed the lectures and learned a lot of new skills like , logical thinking , different approaches to problem solving .

By Sambit S

Jan 25, 2017

Instructor is very cool. His teaching makes things easier. It is a very easy course for those who knows a little bit of programming. Must for a beginner.

By Wilfred C

Aug 25, 2016

Best of the best. Great instructor and materials. I finished all 4 classes of the series, which tells you how much I enjoy learning from this instructor.

By Maurizio D I

Aug 8, 2016

Really good introduction to Programming and also complete introduction to Python. Content is shown with an easy-to-follow logic recommended for everyone.

By Ryan F

Feb 7, 2016

Great teacher. I really like how he shows you the process and how to think like the computer in order to solve the procedures. Feel it's a great starter!

By Xiaochen M

Jan 14, 2016

Very good as an introductory class. I really Chuck's teaching style and his way of explaining helps a lot! Would for sure complete these 5-course series.

By David H

Oct 28, 2015

Very easy if you have a programming background, however, perfect for beginners. The course is well paced and introduces advanced concepts at a good pace.

By Miroslava F

Jan 15, 2025

An absolutely amazing course if you’re just starting to learn programming! Huge gratitude to the lecturer and everyone involved in the creation process!

By Allison R

Aug 1, 2023

Excellent teaching, definitely recommend, learned a lot with no background in the field, really gives a good foundation for understanding, great course.

By Ibrahim C R

Dec 17, 2022

Great beginning of this specialization, quite challenging for a newbie like me, looking forward to continue with all the other courses in this program.

By Kanishkaraj . R P R

Nov 27, 2022

I COMPLETED PROGRAMMING FOR EVERYBODY(GETTING STARTED WITH PYTHON),YOU GAVE A SUCH A WONDERFUL LECTURES . I LEARNED MORE IN THIS VIDEO,THANK YOU SO MUCH

By Jairo M J

Jul 14, 2022

I enjoyed the class. I have learned HTML when the internet was young and we used Mosaic. It was nice to learn new things that can be applyed to today.

By Jennifer B

May 22, 2022

The class was well designed and explained: from syntax to function and algorithm. I feel very confident to move on with python now. Thank you so much!

By JunWang

May 4, 2022

The course is very helpful to me, and it is not difficult to learn. Programming for Everybody is the most interesting course i have learnt in coursera.

By Zariii K

Oct 24, 2021

IT WAS AMAZING...dr Severance is inspiring the interviews at the end of each week was also full of data .l cant say enough about it . Thank you COURSERA