Introduction to Python- The basics with Hands-On in 2 hours!

Name: Introduction to Python- The basics with Hands-On in 2 hours!
Rating: 4.5 (37 reviews)

Created in 2025! Learn Python with no prior knowledge required. Includes hands-on demos! Ideal for beginners.

Created byRick Crisci

Last updated 5/2025

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What you'll learn

Learn basic Python coding skills quickly, even for absolute beginners
Use Anaconda, Atom, and Jupyter Notebook to write and test code
Use downloadable code samples and PDF explanations
Review key topics using downloadable slide decks

Course content

2 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 14m total length

Introduction2:04
Course Resources and Code2:05
Access a centralized hub of Python course resources, including code files, explanations, slide decks, and a landing page link, featuring ten programming tasks and downloadable task explanations.
Python Coding Options (PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook, Atom)6:56
Download and Install Python3:13
Install Python using the beginner-friendly Anaconda distribution to simplify libraries and focus on coding with Jupyter Notebook across Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Tour of the Anaconda Interface2:33
Navigate the Anaconda Navigator interface, explore environments for separate Python versions and libraries, and leverage the learning area and community before launching Jupyter Notebook as the primary development tool.
Working with Jupyter Notebook5:13
Explore Python basics in a Jupyter notebook: launch via Anaconda Navigator, create folders and notebooks, write code and markdown cells, run cells, manage kernels, save, rename, and delete notebooks.

Print Functions and Variables3:31
Task 1: Hello World with Input5:15
In this task, students will create a program that asks the user for their name, checks if the input is valid, and then prints a customized greeting message. If the user provides an empty input, the program will print a default greeting.
Basic Arithmetic Operators, Integers, and Strings7:12
Practice basic arithmetic in Python with online-python.com, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus, and exponentiation. Understand how integers and strings behave, print results, and write concise, efficient code.
Conditional if / else / elif Statements7:45
Explore conditional statements in python with if, else, and elif, using age-based examples and nested conditions; learn booleans, input handling, and common type errors.
Task 2 - User Input, Greeting, and Age Calculation5:30
Practice gathering user input in Python, validate birth year with if-else, calculate age, and display a greeting in a hands-on Jupyter Notebook task.
Task 3 - Enhanced Arithmetic Calculator12:34
Build an enhanced arithmetic calculator in Python using Jupyter Notebook, validating inputs, converting strings to floats, and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus with clear error handling.
Task 4 Even, Odd, or Zero Checker8:09
Task 5 - Number Counting with Options5:48
Learn to count up or down in Python using the range operator and integer input in a Jupyter notebook. Validate input, handle errors, and print numbers until done.
Understanding While and For Loops in Python9:26
Task 6 - List Management Program8:02
Create a Python list management program in a Jupyter notebook with an interactive menu to add, remove, view, or quit. Use a while loop and break to control the flow.
Task 7 - Find the Largest and Smallest of Multiple Numbers6:22
Learn to write Python code that finds the largest and smallest numbers from user input in a Jupyter notebook, using split, list comprehension, float conversion, and a value-error handler.
Error Types in Python6:14
Task 8 - Factorial with Error Handling7:11
Practice building a Python factorial calculator with error handling and input validation in a Jupyter notebook. Use a for loop, convert input to int, and handle non-numeric or negative entries.
Task 9 - Reverse a String with Palindrome Check7:46
Learn how to reverse a string with Python slicing, check for palindromes, and compare lowercase inputs in a Jupyter notebook using step values and start/stop examples.
Task 10 - Number Guessing Game with Limited Attempts11:41
Learn to build a Python number guessing game in a Jupyter notebook, emphasizing importing modules (including the random module) and a five-attempt loop to guess a 1–20 target.

Requirements

No experience required
Any computer works — Windows, macOS or Linux

Description

"Rick’s courses are great. He explains the topics and concepts well, and provides additional downloadable content (slides, study guides and lab manuals) to enhance the learning experience for those different types of learners. It’s like always getting the “good teacher” year after year." - Chris

"It's an excellent course for someone who is new to Python and also for someone who needs a refresher. All the tasks are well explained with examples and its quite easy to follow along."

Are you brand new to Python? Are you a beginner programmer? Have you found that many of the training resources out there use complex technical jargon that make it difficult to understand the basic concepts? If you need to get a working knowledge of Python quickly and clearly, this is the course for you.

This course answers the questions:

How do I install Python and start writing code using Anaconda and Jupyter Notebook?
What are the key skills that I must have to write basic Python code?
How do I use print functions, loops (while, for), variables, and conditional (else/if) statements in my code?
What are common errors and how can I easily test and debug my code?

I have taught hundreds of thousands of students across a variety of platforms, and I think anyone who needs to understand Python will love this course. Most lectures in this course are 5 - 10 minutes long. This course gives you an understanding of the most critical Python skills. It is a practical course that will have you writing and testing code quickly.

If you need the basics of Python, this course will give you a strong foundation and is the ideal starting point.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who needs to get started with Python, or coding in general.

Introduction to Python- The basics with Hands-On in 2 hours!

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 22min

Coding Exercises15 lectures • 1hr 52min

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