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Python 3 Programming Specialization

Coursera

7 recommenders · 8 threads · recommended in 5 years, 2016–2023 · score 8.9

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A Coursera specialization teaching Python 3 programming from the basics, based on the Python for Everybody (PY4E) material. Commenters point to it as a starting point for people with little or no programming background.

Commenters call it a very good starting point for beginners and say they made fast progress with it, with a certificate at the end.

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On Reddit (10)

  1. Strongly recommendsstressedmess1234r/Python2019in “What's everyone working on this week?”▲ 5

    I highly recommend the course Python Specialisation that's on Coursera, I've been doing it for a month and I've made huge progress, it's actually based on PY4E. I literally knew nothing about programming a month and a half ago, but with the course it was easy and quick to pick up and now I'm doing…

  2. RecommendsMathmoKiwir/learnmachinelearning2023in “I'm a beginner who wants to dive deep into python. Is this a good learning path?”▲ 3

    Looking pretty good! Key point: don't try to take on more than one (or perhaps two) courses at once! Is better to focus on a few things, and consistently work at it every week. ​ Very good starting point! But include this as well: https://exercism.org/tracks/python So you get extra practice…

  3. RecommendsMathmoKiwir/learnprogramming2023in “I’m receiving a large amount of money in the next few months. Should I quit my job and devote 40 hours a week to coding instead?”▲ 1

    u/no_kids4us: Learning to program is a long slow process, that takes time for your mind to grasp it. I'd suggest stick with your current (new!) job. Especially as it is a new job, not a great idea to quit it so soon. Find the time to study, even if it is just merely two hours each Wednesday…

  4. RecommendsIcarus998r/learnprogramming2022in “Starting my programming journey. Any suggestions?”▲ 7

    first I recommend you sign up for code in place https://codeinplace.stanford.edu/ its a free course offered by stanford , I dont know when the next offering is but its usually once a year . other courses I recommend : * Python for Everybody Specialization on Coursera…

  5. RecommendsZhultakar/learnmachinelearning2019in “I’m an MD with no background in CS who’s starting a PhD in machinelearning. Where on earth do I start?”▲ 2

    Take both courses and work on them 40hrs a week+ 1) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python? 2) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/data-science-python

  6. Recommendsthe_neptunianr/learnprogramming2018in “Transitioning from C++ to Python”▲ 1

    Check out this new specialization on Coursera https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python-3-programming

  7. Recommendssilenceredirectsherer/learnprogramming2016in “Trying to learn Python, overwhelmed and can't help feel like it's not meant to be.”

    Maybe try the Coursera Python specialization, the first course is starting on Monday :) And don't worry, every single developer was in your place once. They just continued pushing forward.

  8. Recommendslearningramr/learnprogramming2016in “FYI: MIT's Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python starts today on edX.”

    Better start with the Coursera Python specialization. Or even codeacademy or udacity. Then do this course next. The terminology he uses might be a little intimidating for a first course. This will be a very good second course.

  9. Mentionsd2hardstuckadmainr/learnprogramming2021in “the odin project or Udemy courses”▲ 8

    It depends on your personality. When I went on this learning journey I didn't like the odin project, because it had no videos, no interactivity and made me feel like I'm alone in all this, but most importantly I needed something, a stick, to keep me going, and in my case those were certificates…

  10. Mentionsglad1couldhelpr/learnprogramming2016in “Are these Coursera courses worth the money?”

    I know about python coursera specialization and there you can enroll in all the individual courses for free...

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