Behind every mouse click and touch-screen tap, there is a computer program that makes things happen. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches you how to write fun and useful programs using the Python language.
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Learn to Program: The Fundamentals
University of TorontoAbout this Course
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Approx. 25 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Kazakh, Persian
Skills you will gain
Python Syntax And SemanticsComputer ProgrammingPython ProgrammingIdle (Python)
Learner Career Outcomes
31%
started a new career after completing these courses
29%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 25 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Kazakh, Persian
Offered by
University of Toronto
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its impact on economic prosperity and social well-being around the globe.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Python, Variables, and Functions
This module gives an overview of the course, the editor we will use to write programs, and an introduction to fundamental concepts in Python including variables, mathematical expressions, and functions.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 39 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
Installing Python2m
Python as a Calculator10m
Python and Computer Memory2m
Variables7m
Visualizing Assignment Statements2m
Built-in Functions5m
Defining Functions6m
10 readings
Syllabus10m
Course Logistics10m
Resources10m
Installing Python10m
Python as a Calculator10m
Python and Computer Memory10m
Variables10m
Visualizing Assignment Statements10m
Built-in Functions10m
Defining Functions10m
1 practice exercise
Python, Variables, and Functions30m
5 hours to complete
Strings and Designing Functions
This module introduces strings (a Python data type used to represent text), and a process to follow when creating a function.
5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 35 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Type str4m
Input/Output and str Formatting10m
Docstrings and Function Help1m
Function Design Recipe5m
Function Reuse6m
Visualizing Function Calls5m
6 readings
Type str10m
Input/Output and str Formatting10m
Docstrings and Function help10m
Function Design Recipe10m
Function Reuse10m
Visualizing Function Calls10m
1 practice exercise
Strings and Designing Functions30m
2 hours to complete
Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements
This module introduces Booleans (logical values True and False), how to convert between types, how to use Boolean expressions in if statements to selectively run code, and the concept of a Python module.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 42 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Type Bool8m
Converting Between int, str, and float3m
Import: Using Non-Built-in Functions5m
If Statements9m
No if Required4m
Structuring if Statements6m
7 readings
Functions, Variables, and the Call Stack10m
Type Bool10m
Converting Between int, str, and float10m
Import: Using Non-Built-in Functions10m
If Statements10m
No if Required10m
Structuring if statements10m
1 practice exercise
Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements30m
5 hours to complete
For Loops and Fancy String Manipulation
This module introduces one way to repeat code (using a for loop), how to manipulate strings, and how to use a debugger to watch a program execute step by step.
5 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Str: Indexing and Slicing4m
Str Methods: Functions Inside of Objects3m
For Loop Over Str11m
IDLE's Debugger4m
5 readings
More str Operators10m
Str: Indexing and Slicing10m
Str Methods: Functions Inside of Objects10m
For Loop Over Str10m
IDLE's Debugger10m
1 practice exercise
For Loops and Fancy String Manipulation30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM LEARN TO PROGRAM: THE FUNDAMENTALS
by JWApr 11, 2020
I enjoyed this course very much. The concepts were well explained. I gave only 4 stars because I wish there were more assignments to do instead of the quizzes. All in all great intro into programming.
by HAAug 17, 2019
Great for a fundamental course. I have to admit that I had learnt python a few years back and was using this as a practice and revision course. But I learnt a lot more which I can add to my knowledge.
by AGDec 15, 2020
Great course for refreshing your python basics, and any beginner looking to pick up Python basics will be in a comfortable spot after completing this course and a bit of practice with the assignments.
by CVNov 16, 2017
This is a introductory course i would recommend. I especially liked that the instructors took the time to go through the python visualizer and try to unveil some of the background workings in python.
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