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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

AB

Aug 23, 2020

Great introduction to Python and programming as a whole. Everything is broken down making it easy to understand. Had zero programming experience before and this class made it easy and fun to get into.

JT

Jun 29, 2020

A well-designed course, especially for the beginners, who are really enthusiastic and passionate about programming. It really helps you to learn from scratch and it does not require any prerequisites.

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By T V V

Aug 5, 2017

It has been refreshing to learn the basics of programming and in such an easy manner. The way Dr.Chuck took us through the basics, it was really kind of easy to grasp the concepts.

By Marina A

Jan 18, 2017

Liked it a lot! Information is structured very clever, so you don't feel intimidated if you never learned programming before. Your knowledge gradually becomes stronger and stronger.

By Marcus K

Dec 24, 2016

As a computer science student, who started coding in early 2016 in C++, I believe this course was a good opportunity to understand the syntax of Python in a clear and organized way.

By Fabrizio G

Jan 12, 2016

Easy to follow. The professor entertains you and make you progress throughout the course and let you understand how programming work. Great way to entertain and teach! Great course!

By howardavery

Dec 18, 2015

This is a great course! Very straightforward and easy to understand. It also greatly motivated me to explore more about computer science even though my intended major is psychology.

By Chris T

Nov 9, 2015

This is an excellent course overall. It goes into great detail, slowly and steadily, and covers each concept from several angles, until it becomes second nature. Highly recommended.

By Gerhard B

Sep 25, 2015

I really like the way this course is presented, fun and light hearted but at the same time feel encouraged to do my best. Thank you so much to everyone who made this course posable.

By Erich R

Feb 14, 2025

Make sure you use the HTML textbook and not the kindle version. I thought the course was messed up but it turned out that my textbook just wasn't really working well on the Kindle.

By Doug

Jun 25, 2022

Great information! As someone with heavy skills in Excel wanting to transition to this language, the course is a must. It's a great starting point for learning how to code/program.

By Camilo M

Mar 21, 2022

This is an extraordinary course for beginners in Python world. Charles is the best teacher a virtual class could have, he explains so well and you could tell his enjoying teaching.

By Carol G

Mar 19, 2022

Outstanding class with an outstanding professor. Dr. Chuck explains Python in a way that is immediately understandable and teaches programming best practices from the very start.

By Daniel

Dec 14, 2021

Wowwwww was the best, I think it's the best course I've done online, plus I love the teacher has a charisma and you can tell he is passionate about programming and teaching others.

By Fatih B

Nov 28, 2021

Professor Charles Severance is an excellent teacher. I have understood all the thoughts and concepts easily. I recommend this course to anyone who is a complete beginner to python.

By LILIAN M Q L

Oct 15, 2021

A really great course!!!!! I'm newbie in all the programming, but the instruction gave it for the professor was really clear, now I'm more interested in following the next courses.

By Ooi J Y

Aug 24, 2021

Wonderful course. As a student with zero programming background, this course is highly recommended by me for other beginners who want to learn and explore programming using Python.

By Chinmay R

Jun 18, 2021

Awesome course, I enjoyed the course when I was enrolled it. And this course helped me for getting more information and unique point about python. Thanks for arranging this course.

By Matteo T

Feb 20, 2021

This is a very basic course but it is very well structured. I will teach you some of the foundations of Python, which are necessary to move on to more complex and practical courses

By Destiny N

Jan 7, 2021

Absolutely wonderful, everything I needed to get started in a career in programing. This course will get me in the door. would highly recommend to anyone! no prior knowledge needed

By Khin M M M

Dec 5, 2020

This is one of the most interesting course on Coursera. I'm really glad that I completed the course and earned a certificate. The videos and the PDF documents are very informative!

By Justin N

Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course, if you end up struggling on some portions of the graded exercise, it is helpful to look into the textbook Dr. Severance has put out to help piece parts together.

By Rafee S

Oct 1, 2020

Best for beginners. Want to thanks both the instructor for presenting this course in the fun and easiest way and Coursera for bringing this opportunity of learning everyone's door,

By Ana H

Sep 23, 2020

Excelente curso introdutório, mostra as maiores bases para a programação em Python. Possui vídeos e exercícios elaborados, porém não difíceis. Considero exemplar o modelo do curso.

By MAIKOL D C R

Sep 1, 2020

Merci beaucoup. Un cours merveilleux. La façon dont le professeur a développé la formation m’a permis d’acquérir les connaissances pour commencer dans le monde de la programmation.

By Agnė K

Aug 11, 2020

Great course for building knowledge basis. Fun to listen to. Material is presented in a clear and understandable language. Do recommend for everyone who would like to learn python.

By Veeramalli H

Aug 11, 2020

I've had a best experience throughout the course.To the beginners,I strongly recommend this course without a second thought.Thank you Course era for providing Financial aid to me.