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Python For Beginners Courses

Python for Beginners courses can help you learn basic programming concepts, data types, control structures, and functions. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and using libraries like NumPy and pandas for data manipulation. Many courses also cover practical applications such as web scraping, data visualization, and automating tasks, providing hands-on experience with tools like Jupyter Notebook and Git.

Popular Python For Beginners Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plotly, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Computer Vision: Face Recognition Quick Starter in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Real Time Data, Classification Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Model Optimization, Development Environment, Software Installation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, People Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Query Languages, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Generative AI, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Create Your Own ChatGPT Clone using Python

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Code Reusability, Program Development, Python Programming, Development Environment, Functional Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, CI/CD, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Test Execution Engine, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way: Coursera
  • Computer Vision: Face Recognition Quick Starter in Python: Packt
  • Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python: Coursera
  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
  • Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming: Packt
  • Create Your Own ChatGPT Clone using Python: Packt
  • Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame: EDUCBA
  • Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code: University of Michigan

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