A free freeCodeCamp course that teaches Python basics and applies them to scientific computing tasks through a sequence of projects, with an optional verified certification on completion.

Commenters call it a free, linear, and detailed introduction to Python for beginners, and a good starting point before the data analysis and machine learning courses.

On Reddit (7)

1. Strongly recommendsGottfriedLeibniz107r/Python2022in “Leaning python for the first time”

   On freecodecamp.org there's an awesome free course called "Scientific Computing with Python" where all the basics of the language are explained, and if you complete 5 projects at the end you can also earn a verified certification. There is also a course on Data Analysis with Python and Machine…

2. Strongly recommendshcabbos70r/Python2021in “MIT offers free online course in Computer Programming using Python”▲ 3

   I’m a newbie and had been reading a lot on a good place to start. This course was highly recommended and free: https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/scientific-computing-with-python/

3. RecommendsHopesBurnBrightr/learnprogramming2023in “Coming from a hard background and think you cant make it? Think again”▲ 2

   I used a combination of the scientific python course on freecodecamp (super boring but linear and very detailed for beginners), and random shit on my computer for fun. I recommend downloading an IDE (integrated development environment) like VScode which I use, and then either making small things…

4. Recommendsnumbersevr/learnprogramming2022in “how?? Why can't I pick up coding?”▲ 1

   Have you signed up for Free Code Camp? Check out the course ‘scientific computing with python’. It’s a good introductory course to the language and programming concepts.

5. RecommendsPablo96Molinar/learnmachinelearning2021in “I am a beginner in machine learning suggest me some resources to start with it ?”▲ 3

   Hi, do you have some Python or R experience? Freecodecamp.org have some really great resources to learn python and how to use it for machine learning, you should start with. I recommend you to follow this order 1- https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/scientific-computing-with-python/ 2-…

6. MentionsLurn2Programr/learnprogramming2022in “Best way to learn programming as a career changer?”▲ 2

   With online resources today, many of them are very beginner friendly. They even have this faq page on the official python website: https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/ Some resources I'd recommend are freecodecamp (https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/scientific-computing-with-python/). I…

7. Mentionsajmanorr/learnprogramming2021in “How would you rate New Web Development Course by Maximilian on Udemy ?”▲ 1

   He is usually pretty solid. Check out Dr. Angela Yu’s course as well.

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