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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


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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Generative AI, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Web Applications, Computer Programming, File Management, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    892 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Data Science in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, API Design, Python Programming, Server Side, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Cybersecurity with Python: Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
  • Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes: Pearson

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