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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 Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Database Design, Data Architecture, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Visualization for Data Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    681 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Model View Controller, Application Development, Data Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Human Capital

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Data Engineering Capstone Project: IBM
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Data Science Challenge: Coursera
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM

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