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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

HM

Jul 1, 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

SD

Jun 4, 2020

It's a great course to learn the basics of python. From how it was created and how it works. The Instructor is also very friendly and he teaches Python with very good techniques and with excitement.

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By Maximiliano E O U

Jan 31, 2019

I love this course and the way that Dr Chuk teaching. He is very funny and completely understandably . 5 Stars! I learned a lot!

By Ömer

Dec 18, 2018

Perfect for beginners, I am highly recommending. I have no initial idea about Phthon but after this course I can write programs.

By Gary F

Oct 16, 2018

Really enjoyed the course. Was easy to manage along with my current schedule and the course material is very easy to understand.

By Vikas T

Sep 23, 2018

It was an awesome experience of learning Python as a beginner through realistic examples with fun and a comfortable environment.

By Erik v D

Aug 8, 2018

Very nice to participate. Starts fairly simple and moves on to a bit more complex. But the way it is set up helps you get there.

By Paulina R G

Aug 6, 2018

Excellent course, It truly introduces you to programing with Python in a very clear and dynamic way. Excellent professor aswell!

By Sergiu R

Jul 30, 2018

Great course, interesting, making you build your own code from the beginning, it is fascinating when you create something useful

By Скибина Е С

Mar 28, 2018

Thank you for that wonderful course, it contains really useful information about python and how to use it in various situations!

By Michael F

Jan 6, 2018

Fantastic course for a refresher on the basic concepts of programming in python. Really enjoyed it and cannot wait to continue.

By Max S

Dec 19, 2017

Really great class, it was super easy to follow, and I feel like I actually learned a lot that I will be able to retain. Thanks!

By Dong W

Dec 16, 2017

It is really a good class which makes me feel like coursera. Hope to learn more from coursera. Thanks for provide this platform.

By William M

Dec 13, 2017

I've tried to learn python and other basic coding languages a number of times and this is the first time it actually gripped me.

By Maksim G

Oct 13, 2017

That is a very useful course for those who just start programming in any language. I really enjoyed it and passed it fast enough

By Sankalp S

Aug 16, 2017

A great starter course for people with no coding background. I loved the teachers's fun filled approach to teaching programming.

By Rohan S

Jun 30, 2017

It really helped me to get the catch of the things. Would recommend though to shift to python 3.6 as most of the editors use it.

By Haroon R

Mar 21, 2017

dr chuck is truly awesome,he is surely a great teacher and fun to learn from it's been my privilege that he was my teacher...(y)

By Одинцов В И

Feb 8, 2017

Отличный курс! и великолепный учитель, думаю именно благодаря ему было столь интересно осваивать и решать задачи в данном курсе.

By Yogeshwar G

Nov 7, 2016

great course. if you already know how to program in other languages, this course will make the transition very smooth and easy.

By Duane Y

Aug 9, 2016

I'm taking all four courses of this and the Capstone. I absolutely love this course and Charles Severance is an amazing teacher!

By Annie Q

Jun 26, 2016

Dr. Charles Severance's course is very clear, organized and easy to understand. This a a very good material for Python starters.

By Annamalai D B

Mar 14, 2016

The way this course is structured is really great which helps persons form non programming background to get involved and learn.

By mayur

Jan 7, 2016

Great lessons. Appreciate the efforts taken by Professor to gather the data and create a learning material of such high quality.

By Samarth G

Dec 20, 2015

Very good coverage of the basic concepts.

Is very useful for beginning programmers.

One of the best courses I have ever completed.

By Harshitha H

Apr 27, 2025

Best I love how Professor teaches and makes us understand ...Really great respect to Dr. Chuck Thanks for sharing the knowledge

By Hassan I

Jan 24, 2025

Excellent! Dr Chuck opened my eyes to the world of Python. I've enjoyed learning so much at this speed and pace. Big thumbs up!