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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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Great course! I always thought of programming as a too-difficult-and-complex thing for me; now I want to learn more. Thank you Dr Charles Severance for explaining everything in such an affordable way.

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Easy to follow and not boring. The instructor breaks things down in simple form. The Coursera platform is sometimes a bit quirky but otherwise the content in this course I thought was quite excellent.

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By Chris H

Aug 4, 2017

I liked the videos. The instructor was clear and helpful. The exercises allowed me to get familiar with the type of codes in each chapter and also let me think logically on each problem. I got more interested in computer science.

By Jerry T

Jun 10, 2016

Very disarming lectures that don't talk down to you at all. Highly recommended if you haven't needed to program in a while. It very quickly gets you back into the swing of things. Doesn't get into the weeds at all, nice overview.

By Katerina F

Jul 22, 2024

For absolute beginners, this course is always straight to the point, with super clean and easy-to-follow materials and an accountable result. It's an awesome course; I've never seen any other courses polished to such perfection.

By Sunil S

Apr 8, 2023

Very easy and understandable as it covers the basics of Python programming, including variables, data types, loops, and functions. The lessons are presented in a logical order, so you can build on what you've learned as you go.

By Gayatri P

Sep 2, 2021

Great course. Would recommend for beginners. The initial lectures might put one off owing to the lack of relevance but be patient, keep going and soon you will be immersed in the course, developing a new interest in programming.

By Angie L

Jun 3, 2021

It's pretty good course to learn about the knowledge of python, I think I will start my career of programing in my furture life! I would defintly recomment it to you guys if you are interested in programing, this is first step!

By Mona E

Dec 27, 2020

In this course I was introduced to the basics of Python. It was amazing, and I loved how dr Charles Russell Severance maid the whole thing look easy and manageable. I look forward to start the next course. Thanks for everything.

By Kasey W

Nov 14, 2020

Best class so far. The class was a beginner class, but really turned into an intermediate class. The instructor was so awesome too. I love Michigan University. I applied in HS, but my grades were not good enough. GO BIG BLUE

By Pragati

Aug 28, 2020

The course was really awesome and anyone with no programming knowledge can also enroll in this course. No prerequisite skill is required. This course has really helped me in enhancing my programming skills.

Highly Recommended 😊

By MANJEET

Aug 22, 2020

Thank you very much Dr. Chuck for best teaching ,the way of creating interest to the subject is very good,because i am a mechanical engineering student and easily get the thing . Before this i never did programming . so thankyou

By Le T H

Aug 16, 2020

This is one of the most practical and easy-to-understand course for me in learning fundamental programming and Python. This course helps me a lot in building programming mindset. The instructor is absolutely skillful and catchy.

By Daniel L G

Aug 10, 2020

Very well paced and easy to understand thanks to the instructor. Keep in mind that if you want to get a deep understanding of the language you will have to use other resourses because almost all explanations are pretty practical

By MANOJ S

Jul 11, 2020

I have just completed this course, and it was an excellent experience. The course instructor knows how to present the material to the absolute beginners. All the lectures are fascinating. I completed the course within two weeks.

By Anchal S

Jun 23, 2020

I have done my course on Coursera . So I feel I am eligible to answer this question. Coursera offers an astonishing chance to develop yourself... the course material is well communicated and there is a good variety of subjects.

By Ngoc H

Jun 14, 2020

This is first time i had done any course online and this was a wonderful experience!Everything is broken down making it easy to understanding for a newbie like me and make me feel really excited to get the knowledge!Many thanks!

By Devyani K

May 23, 2020

This course was awesome, I have learned lots of things about python in this course, like data structures, different modules, defining functions etc. I would like to give thank to Coursera and Dr. chuck for this wonderful course.

By Santhosh C

Mar 29, 2020

As an Electrical Engineer I found this course easy to follow. I had difficulty with understanding the way loops work which I overcame with this course. Clearly explains the order in which instructions are executed. Very helpful.

By Hailin C

Sep 29, 2019

I really like this course, and I want to say thank you to Professor Severance. Really inspiring and interesting! I've learn few programming lessons on coursera before and I think this is the best online course I've taken so far.

By Mohammadreza N

Sep 3, 2019

Hello dear committee.

I think this course is one of the best course in the world.

Thank you so much Dr.chuck and dear Coursera for helping students like me to improve their knowledge and be update in this world.

Wish you the bests.

By Susana P

Jul 30, 2019

I'm a total beginner and I really enjoyed this course. It's challenging enough to be interesting but not so hard that it gets scary. Lectures are clear, the book is great and Dr. Severance is a great teacher. Highly recommended.

By Ancil D

Mar 14, 2019

What I loved about the course is it started from the very basic, I've also wanted to program but I've felt the topics were very complicated, but after Sir's explanation I know understand a lot of topics I once found complicated.

By Jian Z

Dec 1, 2018

This is a great course. It is well-designed to deliver the core knowledge in a short time. The quiz and assignments are very helpful to use the knowledge I learned in real practice. I will keep learning and get the certificate.

By Laura P

Apr 12, 2018

An excellent, clear introduction for people who are brand new to programming. If you've done a significant amount of programming before, you may find it a little slow paced, but it's always good to remind yourself of the basics.

By Minji K

Feb 1, 2018

It is a wonderful course for those who are just starting to learn the Python programming! I myself as a total beginner, I could follow the lectures easily and enjoy building my own codes! Just awesome. :D Thank you, Dr. Chuck!!!

By Milton M R

Sep 3, 2017

I love this course! I was a bit afraid I would not make it to the end of the first term, but the course syllabus is well-structured, friendly to students, and it has cool videos. I'm quite excited to continue it to the very end!