Learn Python 3 from Scratch

Learn Python 3 from Scratch

Gain insights into Python 3 basics, from built-in functions to data types and program structures, culminating in a hands-on project. Become a lifelong learner in computing.

Beginner

14 Lessons

6h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Python 3 basics, from built-in functions to data types and program structures, culminating in a hands-on project. Become a lifelong learner in computing.

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This course includes

62 Playgrounds
5 Quizzes

This course includes

62 Playgrounds
5 Quizzes

Course Overview

This course focuses exclusively on teaching Python to beginners and demystifies procedural programming, grounding every new concept in the hands-on project they gradually build with the course. You will begin by understanding built-in functions for input and output, and then move on to user-defined functions. Moreover, you will learn the basic data types and their application. Next, you will learn about the various structures of programs you can write: sequential, selective, and iterative; eventually, you ...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python

Programming Language

Learn To Code

What You'll Learn

An understanding of procedural Python programming

Ability to solve computational problems with a coding mindset

Ability to debug the Python code

Hands-on experience with building your first Python project

What You'll Learn

An understanding of procedural Python programming

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Course Content

1.

Introduction to Python and Programming Concepts

Get familiar with Python fundamentals, functions, input/output operations, and project basics.
2.

User-Defined Functions and Data Types

Get started with arithmetic operations, data types, user-defined functions, and error handling in Python.
3.

Program Structures and Calculating Game

Go hands-on with logical operators, conditional statements, loops, and a Python project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to learn Python from scratch?

Yes, it’s possible to learn Python from scratch. Python is one of the most beginner-friendly programming languages, often recommended for those new to coding. While it’s accessible, learning Python still requires dedication and practice. Prior coding knowledge can be helpful, but it’s not necessary—you can learn Python without any prior experience.

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