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Python for Beginners: Learn Python Programming (Python 3)

Name: Python for Beginners: Learn Python Programming (Python 3)
Rating: 4.5 (63072 reviews)

Learn Python Programming the Easy Way, Complete with Examples, Quizzes, Exercises and more. Learn Python 2 and Python 3.

Created byJason Cannon

Last updated 8/2026

English

Arabic [Auto],Bulgarian [Auto],

What you'll learn

Write Python programs that can be used on Linux, Mac, and Unix operating systems.

Course content

12 sections • 78 lectures • 2h 27m total length

Course Overview1:13
Learn Python basics from installing Python to working with variables, numbers, and conditionals. Master lists, dictionaries, tuples, files, tests, and modules, and explore functions and built-in functions from standard library.
Course Downloads (Includes Solutions to the Practice Exercises)1:02
Download all the source code examples and the solutions to the practice exercises attached to this lecture.

Python 2 vs Python 31:14
Installing Python on Windows1:13
Download and install Python for Windows from python.org, choose the latest Python 3 release, add Python to your path, and verify you can run Python programs from the command line.
Installing Python on Mac1:14
Download the latest version of python from python.org, install on mac by accepting defaults and entering your password if prompted, then open the python folder to launch the idle application.
Installing Python on Linux5:57
Writing Python Programs5:29
Running Python Programs4:45

Section Overview0:44
Variables and Strings5:29
Define variables as named storage for values, assign with the equals sign, and recall by name; learn case-sensitive variable names and underscores, string literals with quotes, escaping, and zero-based indexing.
Functions and Printing1:51
String Methods1:46
Explore how strings are objects in Python, learn about the str type, variables, and the string methods lower and upper that manipulate case.
String Concatenation2:49
Formatting Strings5:42
Learn how to format strings in Python using the format method, with placeholders, positional arguments, format specifications for alignment and decimals, and accepting user input.
Section Summary1:26
Learn that variables are names storing values, must start with a letter, and may include numbers. Use quotes for strings, index characters, and remember everything is an object with methods.
Quiz 1
Practice Exercises2:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #1 - Video3:06
Create three string variables named animal, vegetable, and mineral, assign values such as cat, broccoli, and gold, and print each on its own line.
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #2 - Video1:30
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #21:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #3 - Video3:33
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #31:00
Review0:27
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Section Overview0:21
Numbers, Numeric Operations, and Numeric Functions4:47
Comments1:46
Document code with comments, using single line hashes and triple quote blocks, noting that Python ignores comments while guiding readers through input length and border logic.
Section Summary0:43
Quiz 2
Practice Exercises1:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #21:00

Section Overview0:30
Explore how to use and create functions in Python, understand parameters, pass data, document functions, and access built-in and others' function documentation, then return data from your own functions.
Functions, Part I5:24
Functions, Part II2:35
Section Summary1:17
Define reusable blocks of code called functions that perform actions and may return data. Use def syntax, parameters (optional defaults), and docstrings, and apply help and return to manage behavior.
Quiz 4
Practice Exercises1:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00
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Section Overview0:39
In this section, you will learn about the list data type in Python. You will learn how to create and manipulate lists, search for items in a list, handle exceptions, extract specific pieces of data using slices, generate series of numbers using ranges, and perform multiple tasks using for and while loops. You will also learn how to create lists, access items by index, modify elements of the list, append, and extend the list, insert element, slice the list, and find an item in the list.
Lists4:46
Learn how to create and manipulate Python lists, access items by zero-based and negative indices, and add elements with append, extend, and insert to build dynamic collections.
Slices2:57
Explore how to use Python list slices by specifying start and end indices with a colon, with defaults and negative indices for from-the-end, and apply slices to strings.
Exception Handling2:16
learn to handle exceptions in python using a try and except block, and use the list index method to find the first occurrence, providing a graceful fallback when not found.
Loops2:37
Use a for loop to perform an action on every item in a list. The while loop evaluates a condition, uses an index, and prints uppercase animals in the list.
Sorting and Ranges3:51
Section Summary1:31
Learn to create lists with square brackets and comma separated values, access items by zero-based indices, use slices, and apply for loops, while loops, sort or sorted, range, try/except.
Quiz 5
Practice Exercises1:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00

Section Overview0:28
Explore dictionaries in Python by understanding what they are and how to create them. Learn to add and remove items, search contents, nest dictionaries, and loop through dictionary items.
Dictionaries - Part I6:25
Define dictionaries as key-value data structures, also known as associative arrays or hashes; create, access by key, update or delete items, and use len, keys, and values to inspect content.
Dictionaries - Part II2:27
Section Summary0:54
Learn how dictionaries store key value pairs, access values by key, add and delete items, test membership, iterate through dictionaries, and work with values of any type, including nested dictionaries.
Quiz 6
Practice Exercises1:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00

Section Overview0:47
In this section, you will learn how to open and close files, read and write to files, and perform other common operations using file objects.
You will also learn about string methods and how to loop through files one line at a time. Additionally, the section covers file modes, the differences between line endings in Unix and Windows, and how to handle exceptions when working with files.
The section also introduces input and output methods, such as input() and print(), as well as the open() function for opening a file and returning a file object. You will also learn about file position, seek, tell, and closing files using the with open method.
Files, Part I6:05
Learn to read and write files in Python with the open function, handle absolute and relative paths, and manage file position using read, tell, and seek, including utf-8 considerations.
Files, Part II7:51
Section Summary1:47
Open files with the built-in open function, read with read or line-by-line loops, strip whitespace, write with write, and auto-close with with, while handling text and binary modes and utf-8.
Quiz 8
Practice Exercises2:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #11:00
Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #21:00

Requirements

Access to a computer that runs the Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.

Description

JOIN THE OTHER THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY MASTERED PYTHON PROGRAMMING WITH THIS TOP RATED COURSE!

If you want to learn how to write Python programs like a pro, code python like a boss, solve real-world problems, or automate repetitive and complex tasks, read on.

Hello. My name is Jason Cannon and I'm the author of Python Programming for Beginners, Linux for Beginners, and an instructor to thousands of satisfied students. I started my IT career in the late 1990's as a Unix and Linux System Engineer and I'll be sharing my real-world Python programming and coding experience with you throughout this course.

By the end of this course you will be able to create Python scripts with ease. You'll learn how to take tedious and repetitious tasks and turn them into programs that will save you time and simplify your life on Linux, Unix, or MAC systems.

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Here is what you will get and learn by taking this Python Programming course:

When to use Python 2 and when to use Python 3
How to install Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How to prepare your computer for programming in Python.
The various ways to run a Python program on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Suggested text editors and integrated development environments to use when coding in Python.
How to work with various data types including strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, booleans, and more.
What variables are and when to use them.
How to perform mathematical operations using Python.
How to capture input from a user.
Ways to control the flow of your programs.
The importance of white space in Python.
How to organize your Python programs -- Learn what goes where.
What modules are, when you should use them, and how to create your own.
How to define and use functions.
Important built-in Python functions that you'll use often.
How to read from and write to files.
The difference between binary and text files.
Various ways of getting help and find Python documentation.
Practice exercises with solutions so you can start using what you learn right away.
A download that contains the scripts used in the presentations and lessons. You'll be able to look at and experiment with everything you're learning.
Quizzes after each section just to make sure you're learning the most important aspects of Python programming

Learn to Program Using Python 2 and Python 3

In this course you'll learn when to use Python 2 and when to Use Python 3. The great news is that no matter which version of Python you choose to use, I've got you covered. I'll show you exactly how to program in both versions.

Perfect for Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac, the Web and More!

Once you've completed this course you'll know how to write programs that will run on the Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems. You can even take what you've learned and apply it web applications.

So... what can do with all this Python knowledge?

Python is HOT right now. The demand in the IT job market for Python skills keeps growing and growing. If you're looking to get into programming as a career, level-up your existing career or open up new doors in the IT field, you really need to learn Python!

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Additional Course Content - Downloads of All the Material Covered

As an added benefit for enrolling in this Python Programming video training course, you'll receive access to all the slides, Python programs, and source code used in the lessons. You can download them and refer to them when you want to jog your memory or double-check your work.

Enroll now and to learn how to write Python programs like a pro!

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in Python programming, Python scripting, or computer programming in general.
Those who want to become a highly paid Python developer.
Those who want to open up doors in your IT career by learning one of the world's most popular and in-demand programming language: Python.

Python for Beginners: Learn Python Programming (Python 3)

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Course Overview and Downloads2 lectures • 2min

Python Setup6 lectures • 20min

Strings and Variables15 lectures • 33min

Numbers and Math7 lectures • 11min

Booleans and Conditionals6 lectures • 13min

Functions7 lectures • 12min

Lists9 lectures • 21min

Dictionaries6 lectures • 12min

Tuples5 lectures • 10min

Files7 lectures • 21min

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