Overview
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 optionally install Python, then write your first program, and get to grips with utilize core programming tools like functions and loops. The Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) course is offered from University of Michigan by FutureLearn.
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
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Welcome to The Class
Chapter One: Why We Program?
Chapter Two: Variables and Expressions
Chapter Three: Conditional Code
Chapter Four: Functions
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 42 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 11 other Short Courses in Human Computer Interaction in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.