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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Python Syntax And SemanticsComputer ProgrammingPython ProgrammingIdle (Python)
Learner Career Outcomes
28%
started a new career after completing these courses
26%
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), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, 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
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
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
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
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM LEARN TO PROGRAM: THE FUNDAMENTALS
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 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 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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