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Beginner Python Courses

Beginner Python courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, data types, control structures, and functions. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and using libraries for data manipulation and visualization. Many courses introduce tools like Jupyter Notebook for interactive coding, Git for version control, and libraries such as Pandas and Matplotlib for data analysis and visualization.


Popular Beginner Python Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Software Engineering, Technical Documentation, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Statistics and Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python per la Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Databricks Associate Developer: Apache Spark with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Practical Deep Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Image Quality, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Python for Practical Financial Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Technical Analysis, Financial Market, Matplotlib, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner python courses

  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python: University of Michigan
  • Statistics and Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics: University of California San Diego
  • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Databricks Associate Developer: Apache Spark with Python: Packt
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Practical Deep Learning with Python: Edureka

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