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About the Course

This course introduces the basics of Python 3, including conditional execution and iteration as control structures, and strings and lists as data structures. You'll program an on-screen Turtle to draw pretty pictures. You'll also learn to draw reference diagrams as a way to reason about program executions, which will help to build up your debugging skills. The course has no prerequisites. It will cover Chapters 1-9 of the textbook "Fundamentals of Python Programming," which is the accompanying text (optional and free) for this course. The course is for you if you're a newcomer to Python programming, if you need a refresher on Python basics, or if you may have had some exposure to Python programming but want a more in-depth exposition and vocabulary for describing and reasoning about programs. This is the first of five courses in the Python 3 Programming Specialization....

Top reviews

DK

Dec 7, 2020

The course was very comprehensive and easy to understand. The instructors made sure that they are giving the information in a way that won't make me confused. Thank you so much for this great course!

NR

Oct 17, 2019

It's a must join course for the people who want to deep dive into the world of Python. I really loving this course very much. I wanna explore more hence opting for other parts of this specialization.

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By Patrick d S C

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Aug 17, 2020

I really enjoyed, I learned and revised a lot of concepts of python programming. Also, I'm Brazillian and I can improve my english and learn specific vocabulary. Thanks, I'll continue enjoy and learn with this course.

By Sean O

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Aug 12, 2020

Great progression of material. Practice problems appropriately challenge the recall of topics covered. Also, the problem statements are simple to follow which allows you to focus on the principles they're testing for.

By Kislay S

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May 14, 2020

In this difficult times where we are facing COVID-19 pandemic, I strongly recommend this course for anyone who is interested in learning python. Everything about this course including layout,instructors are awesome...

By Vikas S

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Feb 23, 2020

I did not have much knowledge in coding, the video demonstrati0n has helped me a lot ion learning from the basics. I would like to thank the python basics professors and extend my gratitude. I would continue learning.

By kundan Y

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Jun 21, 2021

The best for beginners in programming. This course hammers down the basics, is interesting and gives a lot of practice materials on runestone interactive environment. The assessments were way better than peer review

By Celsiya . A

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Jul 13, 2020

After learning every concept its help me to do think creative methods to write a program.Its make curiosity to learn upcoming concepts. Thank you very much for the professors to teach the concept easy and clear way.

By Anuvrat C

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Feb 17, 2020

Very descriptive. The course is very detailed and has a lot of practice exercises. The instructor is very friendly, geeky, tries(and fails) being funny - keeping the learner engaged. Would recommend to any beginner.

By Antonio G R

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Aug 25, 2021

Perfectly explained Python Basics, I feel that my bases are really solid in order to start learning real Python applications, thanks you teachers for not being boring and making my learning progress so pleasant <3

By Shahzad A K

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Apr 24, 2021

An excellent effort by the University of Michigan for self paced learners. I appreciate the hard work and time put in by the honorable faculty for making this course easy and interesting to the beginners in Python

By James B

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Oct 28, 2020

This was great. It had a lot of content which was all explained well. You had to write your own code a lot, which is the best way to learn, but the runestone tool made it really easy - particularly the code lense.

By VamseeKrishna D

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Jul 30, 2020

I must give 5 star, because it covered pretty much basics which are useful in real time work, moreover the exercises mentioned are like Must Doable. Thanks to the teaching experts for providing such a great course

By VISHNU R

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Apr 1, 2020

Excellent module, Excellent teachers.

python_course = ["1", "2", "3", "4"]

initial_knowledge = " "

for weeks in python_course:

initial_knowledge += weeks

print('My current knowledge is', initial_knowledge, 'times')

By Tuhin M

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Jan 30, 2020

Very good course material. I think this is more than enough just for learning the basics.

It has also a plus point. You can learn Python turtle graphics from this course! And I really liked their way of teaching!

By Ritu R

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Sep 10, 2019

This is the best course ever on any MOOC'S Platform. Even COURSERA has other courses on Python but this course is amazing for beginners as well as for programmers who lack the basic foundation of this language.

By Andrew M

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Mar 8, 2019

I took programming courses over 20 years ago, this was a good reminder of fundamentals I had forgotten. Course is in-depth and reminded me of a university course. Great job re-creating the university experience.

By Yogita P

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Nov 10, 2021

I have learned many more about the Python-programming and the skills that should be in a good programmer. I really thankful to the Coursera team and University of Michigan to gave me this wonderful opportunity

By SURESH M

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Feb 24, 2021

Good for the basics python course, the course was a very useful and easy way to understand, the instructor's information is very good clarity and won't make me confused. Thank you so much for this great course!

By Edwin L Q C

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Aug 21, 2020

Aunque ya tenía algo de conocimiento de Python con este curso entendí mucho mejor como se ejecuta Python paso a paso, como el trasfondo en el uso de sus métodos o funciones y como afecta realmente al programa.

By Oatsada C

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Jun 7, 2020

This course is help me how to code with Python explain how to use for (loop) if else def

and more operations. I like Rune-stone textbooks so much this textbook help me to practice and explain how code working

By MEDABALIMI V

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Mar 30, 2020

excellent course ! This course contained a very good pattern for the students who want to learn python programming language.The syllabus is awesome .The instructors are also very good with some sense of humour.

By ALL S

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Jun 12, 2020

It was an amazing experience .throubgout the whole session of python basics

I was coming up with new ways to solve the codes this shows

how many efforts are put in this by the teachers to make the learning easy.

By Crimson C

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May 22, 2023

Very well organized course. I took it as a refresher course after Dr Severance's python course and I feel like it really helped getting a better understanding of python programming. I'm excited to learn more!

By Kar Y B

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Jul 10, 2020

Good course for beginners, even for those who were non-programmers.

Explanations are clear and easy to understand. Thank you Profs Steve Oney and Paul Resnick!

This re-ignites my interest in programming again!

By Dipankar S

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Jun 13, 2023

The course was great for the people with not so strong programming background. All the instructors taught this course with great devotion. And thanks to coursera for approving the financial aid application!!

By Todd T

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Jul 3, 2020

I enjoyed the interactive coding windows (Runestone Interactive) and the teaching style of the instructors. Highly recommended for beginners and cut+paste programmers who what to learn the basics correctly.