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Introduction to Python

Beginner 4 hours English Completion Certificate

What you'll learn

Write and run Python using variables and core data types
Work with lists and indexing
Define and call functions, and use packages
Use NumPy arrays for numerical data
Practice every concept with in-browser exercises
Build the base for pandas and data analysis

This course includes

4h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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Instructor

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Hugo Bowne-Anderson
DataCamp instructor
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Taught by Hugo Bowne-Anderson, a data scientist and well-known data-science educator, with a beginner-friendly, learn-by-doing style.

Requirements

  • No prior coding experience required

Who this course is for

  • Complete beginners to Python
  • Aspiring data analysts and scientists
  • Career changers starting to code

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — it assumes no coding experience and teaches in-browser, so there's nothing to install. It's one of the most popular first Python courses for data work.
DataCamp's is shorter (4 hours) and fully interactive; Python for Everybody is longer and video-led with broader coverage. Choose DataCamp for fast hands-on momentum, Python for Everybody for a gentler, more thorough walk-through.
No — all coding is done in DataCamp's browser environment with instant feedback.
About four hours. The first chapter is free; the rest is on a DataCamp subscription (~$29/month annually), with a statement of accomplishment.
Intermediate Python, then Data Manipulation with pandas and Introduction to Statistics in Python to move toward real data analysis.
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