Working with Python – Introductory Level

Learn to think like a computer scientist with of one of the world's most popular programming languages

Created by: Trevor Sawler
Ph.D.

What Will I Learn?

• Learn the basics of Python, one of the most popular programming languages in use today
• Learn the syntax of the Python language by writing a text-based adventure game
• Learn about the difference between Object-oriented and procedural programming
• Learn to think like a computer scientist: making decisions, looping logic, and performing calculations
• Learn best practices when writing Python code
• Learn how to build a terminal-based Python program
• Learn how to create a virtual environment to isolate your program and make it easy to install

Requirements

• No programming experience required
• A Windows, Linux, or Macintosh computer

Target audience

• This course is perfect for absolute beginners with no previous programming experience.
• It's also great if you know an existing programming language and want to become skilled in Python.