How Long Does It Really Take to Learn Python? (VIDEO)

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The answer depends on your goals and commitment, but with consistent practice, you can start coding in a matter of days!

[Video thumbnail] How fast can you learn python

If you’ve been thinking about learning Python, one question probably keeps popping up—how long will it take? The good news is that Python is known for its beginner-friendly syntax and readability, making it one of the fastest languages to learn for aspiring programmers.

This video breaks down:

  • Realistic Timelines: We'll explore how long it takes to learn Python fundamentals vs. mastering specific domains like data science or web development.

  • Key Concepts to Master: Get a glimpse of the core Python concepts you'll need to grasp, from variables and data types to loops and functions.

  • Accelerate Your Learning: Discover practical tips and resources to speed up your Python journey, including recommended courses and community support.

Ready to unlock the power of Python? We've included links to amazing Python courses below to help you get started today! 👇

University of Michigan

specialization

Python for Everybody

Learn to Program and Analyze Data with Python. Develop programs to gather, clean, analyze, and visualize data.

4.8

(216,907 ratings)

1,842,864 already enrolled

Beginner level

Average time: 2 month(s)

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll build:

Databases, Web Services, SQL, Network Protocols, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, JSON, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Database Systems, Database Design, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Relational Databases, Data Store, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Data Manipulation, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), TCP/IP, Software Installation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Computational Thinking

Google

course

Crash Course on Python

This course is designed to teach you the foundations in order to write simple programs in Python using the most common structures. No previous exposure to ...

4.8

(39,772 ratings)

1,307,075 already enrolled

Beginner level

Average time: 20 hour(s)

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll build:

Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Development Environment

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