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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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RR

Nov 27, 2020

The course is really helpful for me to enhance the Python programming language. Thank you for offering this kind of course special thanks to the professor. His teaching methods are really impressive.

SD

Jun 5, 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 Val G

May 20, 2018

Clear instruction, reasonable speed of introducing new concepts, relevant quizzes and exercises, and love the video transcripts. Very positively impressed.

By Ludmila R

Mar 27, 2018

Chuck is a great professor and all the explanations are so easy and quick to follow, also entertaining. I just loved it. Thanks! I'm continuing learning =)

By Eriice

Feb 6, 2018

For beginners, this is a good course, but for programmers who already have a certain foundation, the course is not deep. Thank you for the courses offered.

By Anand K M

Jan 30, 2018

A very nicely conducted course on Python programming language. My deepest gratitude to the instructor for spending his invaluable time to make this course.

By David B

Dec 4, 2017

Great professor. Pretty straight-forward technology to set up, with only minor usability issues. Overall really satisfied with strongly recommend rating.

By Edward H

Jul 27, 2017

Great course, Charles has guided beginner learner like myself to understand the fundamental concept of python. Great course to start learning about Python.

By Pebbles E

Jul 19, 2017

I thought this course was great. I really feel as though I have a good foundation to continue building on Python. Thank you very much for this opportunity.

By Noel R

Jul 1, 2017

Awesome Course . Walked me nicely through the fundamentals of python language. I highly recommend this course for those you want to start coding in Python.

By Martin E

Feb 4, 2017

Great intro course! All lectures make concepts abundantly clear and prepare the student well for the assignments. Throughly grounds one in the foundations.

By Mrinal

Jan 20, 2017

By mistake wrote the wrong name for instructor. I wrote Dr. Chuck instead of Dr. Charles Severance. Please correct that in previous comment/review. Thanks

By Ryan R

Dec 29, 2016

Instructor was a tad annoying (sorry), but great course for fundamentals. Helped me to reinforce a couple concepts that I have really been struggling with.

By Zuzana M

Sep 19, 2016

This course introduces the related topic in a simple yet interesting way. The lecturer knows how to teach and is an expert in his domain. Very good choice!

By Jakub W

Sep 14, 2016

Great course - very well prepared for people, who start working with Python. The tutor explains everything very clearly so that the assignments are doable.

By Hsien L K

Dec 7, 2015

Dr. Chuck is very good at teaching this class! His dedication to this course makes students know more about the essence of Python! Go Dr. Chuck! Go Python!

By Peter N

Feb 24, 2025

Dr. Severance does a great job of explaining the theory and how to thing about writing python, would recommend to anyone as a first course in programming.

By Amna Z

Feb 5, 2024

This course is really helpful for everyone, whether they have a coding background or not. I literally enjoyed this course and made a few projects as well.

By JHIMMY A M R

Aug 11, 2023

This course helped me a lot to learn more about the programming world. Thank you veru much professor for you patient and good coummincation to explain us.

By vyas i

Jun 28, 2023

I am a 6th grade student. This is my first coursera class. I was able to understand all of the topics and I could complete all the assignments by my self.

By Patrick S

May 6, 2022

Great intro for someone with no prior programming knowledge. Packed with concise information about Python's building blocks. Excited to dive in to part 2!

By Becca C

Apr 4, 2022

I had a lot of fun with this course, and I'm really proud of what I was able to accomplish through it. I'm looking forward to more courses with Dr. Chuck!

By Benjamin p

Mar 14, 2022

I enjoyed taking this course. The video/audio quality is much better than some courses on here. I also enjoyed doing the python assignments they were fun.

By Nicole M

Mar 9, 2022

What a wonderful introduction to this interesting topic. Dr. Chuck's approach to breaking down this information is strightforward and friendly.

Thank you!

By Evan M

Dec 31, 2021

Tried a C course before this and glad i decided to switch over to this class, this should be how everyone learns to code, it feels just challenging enough

By Jennifer T

Dec 14, 2021

Assignment 5.2 was challenging but made me super excited for the rest of the specialization. Loving Charles and all his office hours videos. Great course.

By Roy D

Sep 22, 2021

In general, it is a good course to start learning python. The optional interview videos of python creator are really precious materials and inspirational.