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Coursera

4 recommenders · 4 threads · recommended in 3 years, 2014–2019 · score 4.4

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An introductory Python programming course on Coursera covering basic Python syntax and programming concepts for people new to coding. Commenters point to it as a free starting point, with certificates available for a fee.

Commenters recommend it as a free, beginner-friendly start to Python, with one saying the instructor breaks concepts down into plain terms.

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20142019

On Reddit (6)

  1. RecommendsredCgr/learnprogramming2019in “[python] Helping a colleague learn Programming”▲ 1

    1. Take this free class: https://www.coursera.org/learn/python 2. Start doing projects and Google when you get stuck

  2. Recommends_c_k_p_r/learnprogramming2019in “Beginner Python Recommendations”▲ 5

    I recommend this one, the instructor breaks it down into lay terms https://www.coursera.org/learn/python ​

  3. Recommendsdanuxr/Python2016in “Has anyone got a job without a degree CompSci degree ?”

    I have offered entry level jobs to plenty of Python developers without comp sci degrees. At entry level we are looking for someone to invest in for the next 2 years. Someone we will train and develop to work in our way. A blank slate with the core skills and right attitude. A compsci degree is…

  4. Recommendsbrentonbrentonr/learnprogramming2014in “I have a basic understanding of HTML, and need to further my knowledge. Where can I do that?”▲ 2

    HTML is a **markup** language. Strictly speaking, all HTML should do is **mark up** (a.k.a. *label*) the meaning of the content. This is a list, this is a heading, etc. If you're looking in HTML for where to do all the cool stuff you see, it's not actually in HTML itself. HTML's power comes from…

  5. MentionsASIC_SPr/learnprogramming2020in “Any programming language Certifications I should know about?”▲ 4

    Sites like edx and coursera offer certification for completing courses, usually free to do the course but paid for getting the certificates. For example: * https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-to-computer-science *…

  6. MentionsDarwinmater/learnprogramming2016in “Could you help me programming this ?”

    Ahhh fair enough. I would suggest starting with Python, do codeacademy or a python course on Coursera.org if you think your english is good enough. I think with a project like this, you want to learn about dictionaries, lists and if you want to get technical object oriented programming concepts…

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