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In this course, you will be introduced to foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax. You’ll learn how to use code to solve problems. You’ll dive deep into the Python ecosystem and learn popular modules, libraries and tools for Python. 
You’ll also get hands-on with objects, classes and methods in Python, and utilize variables, data types, control flow and loops, functions and data structures. You’ll learn how to recognize and handle errors and you’ll write unit tests for your Python code and practice test-driven development.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
•	Prepare your computer system for Python programming
•	Show understanding of Python syntax and how to control the flow of code
•	Demonstrate knowledge of how to handle errors and exceptions
•	Explain object-oriented programming and the major concepts associated with it
•	Explain the importance of testing in Python, and when to apply particular methods

This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in back-end development or database engineering. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

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None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 44 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax.
How to use objects, classes and methods.

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Python Programming
Computer Programming
Django (Web Framework)

Flexible deadlines

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 44 hours to complete

English

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Week1

Week 1

8 hours to complete

Getting started with Python

8 hours to complete

19 videos (Total 89 min), 17 readings, 4 quizzes

19 videos

Introduction to the Course2mHow is Python used in the real world?2mIntroduction to Programming4mWhy Python?2mEnvironment check for Windows2mEnvironment check for Mac3mRunning code - Command line VS IDE3mPython syntax, spaces matter3mVariables6mBasic data types6mStrings5mType casting2mUser input, console output8mMath and logical operators7mControl flow: If / else, else if6mSwitch statement6mLooping constructs5mNested loops and the effect on algorithmic complexity5mModule summary: Getting started with Python1m

17 readings

Course syllabus5mHow to be successful in this course10mVisual Studio Code5mInstalling Python paths (Optional for Windows Users)5mInstalling Python paths (Optional for Mac users)5mRequired dependencies5mPython syntax cheat sheetCommenting code5mBasic Data type and Function Cheatsheet10mType casting, a deeper look10mAdditional resources5mConditional statements15mLooping Constructs: Practical Examples5mPracticing control flow and loops5mExercise: Use control flow and loops to solve a problem30mUse control flow and loops to solve a problem - solution10mAdditional resources5m

3 practice exercises

Knowledge check - Welcome to Python Programming20mSelf-review: Use control flow and loops to solve a problem10mModule quiz: Getting started with Python30m

Week2

Week 2

10 hours to complete

Basic Programming with Python

10 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 58 min), 9 readings, 7 quizzes

13 videos

Functions5mVariable scope4mLists5mTuples3mSets4mDictionaries6mkwargs2mWhat are exceptions2mException handling4mFile handling in Python5mCreating Files5mReading Files5mModule summary: Basic Programming with Python1m

9 readings

Function and variable scope15mWhat are data structures?10mChoosing and using data structures15mVisual Studio Code on Coursera10mAdditional resources5mExercise: Exceptions in Python30mExceptions in Python - solution10mStoring file contents in data structures20mAdditional resources5m

5 practice exercises

Functions, loops and data structures15mKnowledge check: Functions and Data structures15mExceptions in Python10mRead in data, store, manipulate and output new data to a file15mModule quiz: Basic Programming with Python25m

Week3

Week 3

15 hours to complete

Programming paradigms

15 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 75 min), 19 readings, 11 quizzes

16 videos

What is procedural programming?4mAlgorithms5mAlgorithmic complexity3mWhat is functional programming?3mPure functions6mRecursion3mReversing a string on Python4mMap & filter4mIntroduction to Object Oriented Programming5mPython classes and instances4mInstantiate a custom Object4mInstance methods4mParent classes vs. child classes6mAbstract classes and methods4mMethod Resolution Order5mModule summary: Programming paradigms2m

19 readings

Writing Algorithms20mExercise: Make a cup of coffee10mMake a cup of coffee - solution10mIntro to Big-O notation15mAdditional resources5mRecursion example: Tower of Hanoi10mComprehensions30mAdditional resources5mOOP Principles20mExercise: Define a Class30mDefine a Class - solution10mExercise: Instantiate a custom Object30mInstantiate a custom Object - solution10mInheritance and Multiple Inheritance30mExercise: Classes and object exploration30mWorking with Methods: Examples20mExercise: Working with Methods30mWorking with Methods - solution10mAdditional resources5m

9 practice exercises

Self-review: Make a cup of coffee10mKnowledge check: Procedural Programming12mMapping key values to dictionary data structures12mKnowledge check: Functional Programming12mSelf-review: Define a Class12mSelf-review: Instantiate a custom Object12mAbstract classes and methods15mSelf-review: Working with Methods18mModule quiz: Programming Paradigms25m

Week4

Week 4

10 hours to complete

Modules, packages, libraries and tools

10 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 73 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes

17 videos

What is a module in Python?4mAccessing modules3mThe import statement4mWriting import statements5mNamespacing and scoping7mreload() function4mPopular packages: NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, etc4mData analysis packages4mMachine learning, deep learning and AI: PyTorch, TensorFlow2mPython web frameworks3mWhat is testing?5mTypes of testing4mTest automation packages4mWriting tests with PyTest4mTest-driven development (TDD)3mApplying TDD3mModule summary: Modules, packages, libraries and tools2m

7 readings

Module Use-cases30mAdditional resources5mPopular Packages: Examples30mBig Data and Analysis with Python15mAdditional Resources10mPyTest cheat sheet10mAdditional resources5m

4 practice exercises

Knowledge check: Modules18mKnowledge check: Popular Packages, Libraries and Frameworks15mTesting quiz15mModule quiz: Modules, packages, libraries and tools24m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON

by MODec 23, 2022

This is such a great course for learning python. You would learn all there is to give you a good introduction to programming using python. Thumbs up to the tutors

by CSFeb 12, 2023

Very straightforward with assignments that rely solely on the information they're teaching you. Many useful links for external resources as well!

by KGSep 17, 2022

Very good and concise course explaining the fundamentals of Python, software development workflow and paradigms.

I would love more practice assignments.

by SYOct 8, 2022

Great course. I wish it was a little more practical and functional. Nonetheless, it is far ahead of all other Python courses online. GlenMate.com

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