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Python Essential Training

4.7(4,000)·280K enrolled

Beginner 8 hours English Completion Certificate Certificate

About this course

Python Essential Training is LinkedIn Learning's flagship Python course — covering Python syntax and data types, control flow and functions, object-oriented programming, working with files and libraries, and error handling. Ryan Mitchell's teaching is clear and methodical, working through examples that build on each other rather than isolated demos.

LinkedIn Learning's Python course complements Udemy and Coursera Python courses by serving learners with LinkedIn Premium subscriptions who want a polished, concise introduction — shorter than the 100-hour bootcamps but more structured than YouTube tutorials. The certificate also displays directly on LinkedIn profiles, making it visible to recruiters.

What you'll learn

Write Python programs using core data types: strings, lists, dictionaries, and tuples

Control program flow with conditionals and loops

Write reusable functions and understand scope

Apply object-oriented programming with classes and inheritance

Handle files, exceptions, and work with Python's standard library

This course includes

On-demand video

Yes

Certificate

Yes

Mobile access

English

Language

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Instructor

Ryan Mitchell

LinkedIn Learning instructor

280K+ learners6 courses4.7 instructor rating

Ryan Mitchell is a software engineer and Python author, known for her O'Reilly books on Python web scraping, with clear and methodical teaching style.

Requirements

No prior programming experience required

Who this course is for

Beginners starting Python with a LinkedIn Learning subscription
Professionals who want a structured Python foundation visible on LinkedIn
Anyone who wants a concise Python course rather than a 40-hour bootcamp

About this provider

LinkedIn Learning

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Frequently asked questions

More concise — 8 hours vs. 30-100 hours for Udemy Python bootcamps. LinkedIn Learning's course covers Python fundamentals thoroughly but doesn't build large projects.

Yes — LinkedIn Learning certificates display directly in the Licenses & Certifications section of your profile.