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About the Course

This course aims to teach everyone the basics of programming computers using Python. We cover the basics of how one constructs a program from a series of simple instructions in Python. The course has no pre-requisites and avoids all but the simplest mathematics. Anyone with moderate computer experience should be able to master the materials in this course. This course will cover Chapters 1-5 of the textbook “Python for Everybody”. Once a student completes this course, they will be ready to take more advanced programming courses. This course covers Python 3....
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High quality instructor

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Introductory course

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MB

Dec 3, 2021

G​reat beginner course for starting programming in Python. Wether you want to ultimately learn other languages this is a great place to start. This is a very well thought out and developed course.

XW

Sep 5, 2017

I strongly recommend those who are learning this course read the book written by the professor, it really helps a lot, only watch the video is not enough.I'm eager to learn more about programming now!

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By Venu G

Jan 11, 2017

I am new to programming and this course has helped me to understand well the concepts of Python programming. Thanks Dr.Chucks

By Ha T L A

Dec 2, 2016

Great class for programming starter. Professor is having a lot of sense of humor. Mentors are very active and supportive. :)

By Rory P

Sep 6, 2016

Great teacher and easy to follow, detailed examples. More assignments or answers to exercises from the book would be helpful.

By Frank G

Jun 14, 2016

Great course! Worked with Python a bit before joining. Despite it's beginner's orientation still picked up some nice tidbits.

By Jeannie C

May 18, 2016

It's truly for beginners! It was so much fun with Dr. Chuck. I signed up for the next class right after I fininshed this one.

By Joseph N

May 18, 2016

Teacher's lectures are very well done. Good explanations, even for someone who is mildly experience with programming already!

By Santosh P B

Jan 22, 2016

Great Course, Professor is great Human being. Thank you sir for such a good course. best course for beginners in programming.

By Son H

Nov 3, 2015

An excellent introduction to the Python programming. It is a very good start for those who do not have programming knowledge.

By Tamalika M

Oct 30, 2015

I like the way the professor selects real world examples to explain code. I am sure I would enjoy the course and learn a lot.

By Lina W

Sep 16, 2015

This is perfect for an absolute newbie like me. It guides you through but at the same time teaches you to think for yourself.

By Gitau M

Nov 11, 2025

I like the way the tutor, Dr Charles, is taking his time with the content. I am enjoying the steady pace and learning a lot.

By Laremm U A

Nov 7, 2025

This course is a really good introduction on Python and how it works as well as its history and applications in programming.

By John B

Apr 24, 2024

Material was presented in an easily digestible manner and the instructor is by far the best online instructor I've ever had.

By Alyson F

Nov 20, 2023

The course was excellent and between the lectures online and the book, I am very comfortable moving forward learning Python.

By Alisson O d S C

Sep 2, 2023

Professor Charles Severance, or Dr. Chuck, knows it all! I couldn't have chosen a better course to get started with Python!

By Aarthy V

Jan 18, 2023

Detailed class, excellent pace, every example was clearly thoroughly discussed and the faculty was keeping the class engaged

By 詹以欣

Sep 23, 2022

The way that explain how python work is interesting and eally easy to understand. Thank Dr. Chuck provide such nice course.

By Zahra S

Aug 17, 2022

I almost knew nothing about programming. this course starts from scratch and is really helpful for starting to learn python.

By Ravi H T

Jul 5, 2022

This is the real learning platform for students. I learn a lot from this course and also I am going to continue this course.

By Khairul A

Mar 27, 2022

Really interesting course with a great instructor. I'm very much appreciated the effort of everybody throughout this course.

By Alireza

Mar 16, 2022

A very good course with a very capable instructor. Thanks to Corsara and the University of Michigan for hosting this course.

By Sarah K

Feb 28, 2022

The course is beginner-friendly and is highly recommended by me to those who are planning to start their programming career.

By Sheikh S K

Jan 27, 2022

Great course taught by a great instructor. Love the way he taught and the interviews were the best part of the whole course.

By Kevin F

Dec 19, 2021

This is an excellent course that provides some good introductory information followed by opportunities to start programming.

By Jashan M

Nov 16, 2021

Excellent way of teaching. No prior knowledge required for course but do watch twice or thrice to understand fully in depth.