Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
Introductory Python course that teaches the basics of programming, from installing Python and writing your first program to using variables, functions, conditionals, and loops. Designed for complete beginners with no prior experience and minimal math.
What you'll learn
- Learn to install Python and write your first program
- Understand core Python syntax, variables, and expressions
- Use conditionals, loops, and functions to build simple programs
- Gain foundational programming skills to prepare for more advanced courses
Skills you'll gain
- Install Python and write your first program
- Describe the basics of the Python programming language
- Use variables to store, retrieve and calculate information
- Utilize core programming tools such as functions and loops
- Gain foundational skills in programming principles and computational thinking
Prerequisites
- • No prior programming experience required
- • Moderate general computer experience
Who this course is for
- → Complete beginners to programming
- → Learners with moderate computer experience but no coding background
- → People preparing to take more advanced programming courses
- → Spanish-speaking learners seeking an AI-dubbed Python course
Provider
Coursera
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