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Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
Master the basics of Python programming, and learn how to use programming tools and variables with the University of Michigan.
Learn Python from scratch and prepare yourself for a future in programming
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 utilize core programming tools like functions and loops.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have the computer programming skills to further your learning alone.
What topics will you cover?
Understanding a program
Using variables in programs
Conditional execution (if statements)
Repeated execution / looping (for statements)
Functions and code reuse
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Describe the basics of the Python programming language
Use variables to store, retrieve and calculate information
Install Python and write your first program
Utilize core programming tools such as functions and loops