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Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

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.

Status: Computer Programming
Status: Program Development
BeginnerCourse17 hours

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FT

Reviewed Sep 3, 2020

The course is excellent! The content is very clear and the professor even makes it fun to learn! I would recommend it to anyone interested in programming with no previous knowledge in the subject.

JT

Reviewed Nov 12, 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.

AB

Reviewed Aug 24, 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.

AP

Reviewed Dec 16, 2016

It's an amazing course, even for beginner's who barely had any knowledge about programming. It includes exercises that teach you step-wise know how and a logical flow towards understanding python

MM

Reviewed Dec 9, 2016

This is a good intro to programming. Its paced well and taught well. I could follow the lessons, but i struggled writing my own programs. I will continue with the series though in hopes I can improve.

SM

Reviewed Mar 25, 2016

excellent for beginners, very well described, great understanding grasped and its simple, very simple, but thats what makes it 5 star, is that its for anyone or as the title says pythong for Everybody

AS

Reviewed Jun 17, 2020

i really liked the course very much, especially sir who is teaching us in a very simple manner, The best teacher I have ever seen who now the tacts for explaining the language in a very nice manner

GV

Reviewed Sep 29, 2019

Extremely well laid out curriculum, to the point videos and excellent book. Built my confidence level to clear the course. Thanks Dr.Chuck for all the hard work and diligence to support the community.

DS

Reviewed May 24, 2020

first time i had done this course online and this was a wonderful experienceI learned all the stuff and the explanation provided was very good.i would like to do more courses from herethank you sir

SI

Reviewed Nov 12, 2021

After completion of thin course . I am fully excited to learn more courses on it. Here each ad every content is very clearly explained I'm very happy and thanks a lot COURSERA (founders)and team.

HM

Reviewed Jul 2, 2021

Dr Chuck is amazing!! Great methods, and informative.. Gained knowledge and confidence. Definitely worth the time.. cant wait to start my next course with the University of Michigan, and with Dr Chuck

SI

Reviewed Nov 4, 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.

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