What you need:

This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in coding. You don’t need to install any software on your computer, and no advanced equipment is necessary. All you need is a desktop or laptop and an internet connection.

To avoid installation we will use an online coding editor. You will be given the choice of using either pytwiddle.com or online-python.com as you learn to code with Python for the first time -- they are both free and don't require you to sign up for an account.

What you will learn:

In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Python programming, a versatile and beginner-friendly language. The course balances theory with hands-on practice, teaching you to write and understand Python code while avoiding unnecessary complexity.

By the end of the course, you’ll have, a solid understanding of Python basics, confidence to build small applications and an appreciation for Python’s potential in solving everyday problems.

Here are the key topics that you’ll master in this course:

Variables and data types
How to use comments effectively
Inputting and processing user data
String formatting and methods
Lists, tuples and sets
Dictionaries
Functions
IF conditionals
Loops
Modules
Mini-practice projects
The basics of object oriented programming
Error handling with try / except statements
Working with JSON

What you will do:

Throughout the course, you’ll begin by learning the theoretical foundations of key concepts, followed by practical lab exercises that allow you to apply what you’ve learned. These hands-on exercises will help reinforce your understanding and ensure you’re ready to tackle more complex tasks.

As the course progresses, you’ll work on a few mini-projects that bring together all the knowledge and skills you've gained so far.

Finally, in the "Projects & Resources" section, you’ll create your very own project. This is where you’ll take the skills you’ve learned and use them to design and build something useful for yourself, putting everything together in a way that’s practical and personalised.

Course benefits:

This course includes:

5+ hours of on-demand video
Theoretical lessons to learn fundamental concepts
Practical lab exercises to apply your knowledge
Mini-practice projects with solutions
Over 70+ total lessons

About your instructor:

I’m a software development consultant and a former computer science teacher with a passion for web development, cloud computing, and DevOps. I focus on teaching practical, hands-on skills that help people confidently apply what they learn to real-world projects.

I hold a BSc in Information Technology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), which gives me a strong foundation in both tech and teaching. I’m also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Developer, bringing real industry and cloud experience to everything I do.

Want to learn more?

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Maria Jose Quiroga

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