Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

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Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

The course Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python is an online class provided by University of Michigan through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Master the basics of Python programming, and learn how to use programming tools and variables with the University of Michigan.

Course description

Learn Python from scratch and prepare yourself for a future in programming
6 weeks

On this programming course, you’ll go from a complete beginner with no prior programming experience to having a solid understanding of the Python programming language.
You’ll begin by completing basic exercises that focus on the core concepts of programming. As you progress, you’ll learn how to use variables to store, retrieve and calculate information. You’ll then install Python, write your first program, and get to grips with core programming tools like functions and loops.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have the computer programming skills to further your learning.

Understanding a program
Using variables in programs
Conditional execution (if statements)
Repeated execution / looping (for statements)
Functions and code reuse

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics of programming computers using Python. This course has no prerequisites and avoids all but the simplest maths.

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Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

Course Topic

Coding & Programming, Data Science, IT & Computer Science, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Michigan

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Michigan you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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