Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

This course is part of Python Development Essentials for Science and Data Specialization

Instructor: JetBrains Academy team

Access provided by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

12 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

12 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Write and run Python code from the very first lessons.
Practice core Python concepts through hands-on coding tasks with instant feedback.
Work with common data structures, files, and modules to organize your code.
Run, debug, and improve Python programs in a professional Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

Start coding in Python from day one.

Start from zero and build solid Python fundamentals by writing and running code in a professional development environment. With short, focused lessons and instant feedback, you’ll learn core programming concepts through practice - and gain skills you can apply in real projects. By the end of this course, you will: - Write clean, readable Python code with confidence. - Understand essential programming concepts and structures. - Be ready to move on to data science, automation, or software development tracks. Perfect for beginners who want practical skills, not just theory.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment2 app items

What's included

8 videos1 assignment8 app items

8 videosTotal 8 minutes

Variable definition1 minute
Undefined variable1 minute
Variable types1 minute
Type conversion1 minute
Arithmetic operators2 minutes
Assignments1 minute
Boolean operators1 minute
Comparison operators1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 25 minutes

8 app itemsTotal 80 minutes

Variable definition10 minutes
Undefined variable10 minutes
Variable types10 minutes
Type conversion10 minutes
Arithmetic operators10 minutes
Assignments10 minutes
Boolean operators10 minutes
Comparison operators10 minutes

What's included

11 videos1 assignment11 app items

11 videosTotal 9 minutes

Concatenation1 minute
String multiplication1 minute
String indexing1 minute
String negative indexing1 minute
String slicing1 minute
In operator0 minutes
String length1 minute
Character escaping1 minute
Basic string methods1 minute
String formatting1 minute
F-strings1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 35 minutes

11 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

Concatenation10 minutes
String multiplication10 minutes
String indexing10 minutes
String negative indexing10 minutes
String slicing10 minutes
In operator10 minutes
String length10 minutes
Character escaping10 minutes
Basic string methods10 minutes
String formatting10 minutes
F-strings10 minutes

What's included

9 videos1 assignment11 app items

9 videosTotal 7 minutes

Lists introduction1 minute
Lists operations1 minute
List items1 minute
Nested Lists1 minute
Tuples1 minute
Join method1 minute
Dictionaries1 minute
Dictionary keys() and values()1 minute
In keyword1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 45 minutes

11 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

Lists introduction10 minutes
Lists operations10 minutes
List items10 minutes
Nested Lists10 minutes
Tuples10 minutes
Join method10 minutes
Dictionaries10 minutes
Add Items from lists10 minutes
Dictionary keys() and values()10 minutes
Dictionary keys10 minutes
In keyword10 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment6 app items

4 videosTotal 3 minutes

Boolean operators1 minute
Boolean operators order1 minute
If statement1 minute
Else and elif parts in if statement1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 55 minutes

6 app itemsTotal 60 minutes

Boolean operators10 minutes
Boolean operators order10 minutes
If statement10 minutes
Else and elif parts in if statement10 minutes
Single-line-if-else statement10 minutes
Indentation10 minutes

What's included

10 videos1 assignment11 app items

10 videosTotal 7 minutes

For loop1 minute
Loop over a string0 minutes
Nested for Loop0 minutes
List Comprehension1 minute
Nested List Comprehension1 minute
While loop1 minute
Break keyword1 minute
Else with loops1 minute
Else with loops 21 minute
Continue keyword1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 65 minutes

11 app itemsTotal 110 minutes

For loop10 minutes
Loop over a string10 minutes
Nested for Loop10 minutes
List Comprehension10 minutes
Nested List Comprehension10 minutes
While loop10 minutes
Break keyword10 minutes
Fix infinite execution10 minutes
Else with loops10 minutes
Else with loops 210 minutes
Continue keyword10 minutes

What's included

8 videos1 assignment9 app items

8 videosTotal 6 minutes

Definition1 minute
Parameters and call arguments1 minute
Return value1 minute
Docstrings1 minute
Default parameters1 minute
Keyword Arguments1 minute
Args and kwargs1 minute
Recursion1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 75 minutes

9 app itemsTotal 90 minutes

Definition10 minutes
Parameters and call arguments10 minutes
Return value10 minutes
Docstrings10 minutes
Default parameters10 minutes
Keyword Arguments10 minutes
Argument Order10 minutes
Args and kwargs10 minutes
Recursion10 minutes

What's included

6 videos1 assignment9 app items

6 videosTotal 5 minutes

Definition1 minute
Variable access1 minute
The self parameter1 minute
Special _init_method1 minute
_str_vs_repr_1 minute
Class and Instance Variables1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 85 minutes

9 app itemsTotal 90 minutes

Definition10 minutes
Variable access10 minutes
Update variable10 minutes
The self parameter10 minutes
Call a method from another method10 minutes
Special _init_method10 minutes
_str_vs_repr_10 minutes
Class and Instance Variables10 minutes
Class and Instance Variables 210 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment6 app items

5 videosTotal 5 minutes

Import module1 minute
Built-in modules1 minute
From import2 minutes
Packages1 minute
Executing modules as scripts1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Module 95 minutes

6 app itemsTotal 60 minutes

Import module10 minutes
Import module part 210 minutes
Built-in modules10 minutes
From import10 minutes
Packages10 minutes
Executing modules as scripts10 minutes

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment4 app items

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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The tasks' instructions could be framer more clearly. It would help us understand the task's requirements better in one go.

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