Name: Python Basics
Brand: University of Michigan
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (4063 reviews)

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About this 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.

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5.0Reviewed 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.

5.0Reviewed May 30, 2020

This course is very good for beginners. The content and flow of the course is amazing. online practice tool to run our codes online without installing any software makes is even more user friendly.

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2023

Great course and easy to follow. The only suggestion I have is to do lesson 2 the best you can then move on because some of the practice questions have answers from lessons that come after this one.

5.0Reviewed Jun 21, 2020

Great course which does not allow you to not learn python !! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand and learn useful programming, the interactions are well structured and well fitted

5.0Reviewed Aug 8, 2019

Coursera has improved my practical skill in programming due a lot of practices and guidance. Taking Python basics has really helped me gain confidence to take over so many programming challenges.

5.0Reviewed Aug 8, 2020

It was really a fantastic course, my first ever online course. I enjoyed taking this course and have learned almost all the basic concepts of Python. The lectures were so good through the course.

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2021

This is best introductory programming course in python. Mentors are planting every concept in our head in very fluent ways. You must take take this course as a beginner python programmer like me

5.0Reviewed Oct 7, 2019

The practice exercises and the Runestone texbook reinforce the learning materials from the recorded lectures. I really love the pace and humor at the University of Michigan School of Information.

4.0Reviewed May 28, 2020

A very good course to start and learn basics!! I will definitely recommend it to noobs in programming.Deducted one star for not including tuples and dictionary! rest it is very thorough and enjoyable.

5.0Reviewed Mar 1, 2025

very exceptional course. I am from non - coding background but my understanding of python coding increasing day by day with this course.Thank you Coursera for providing such world class content.

5.0Reviewed Sep 14, 2019

This is best introductory programming course in python. Mentors are planting every concept in our head in very fluent ways. You must take take this course as a begineer python programmer like me.

5.0Reviewed Nov 23, 2020

This is a great course for getting started in Python. If you have (even rusty) programming skills, it might seem a little slow in places. Trust me, pay attention - you will still learn new things.