Python Core

From your first program to strings, lists, dicts, functions, classes, exceptions, generators and a final project.

Free16 modules146 lessons31 exercises≈ 13 h

Tests check every exercise: in your browser and in the cloud

Exercises run and are checked right in the browser, so you need nothing installed to take the course. To run the lesson examples on your own computer, set it up in two steps.

1
Install Python
The lessons use Python 3.12 or newer.
- Download the installer for your system from python.org/downloads and run it.
- The setup guide covers Windows, macOS and Linux.
Install VS Code
Download VS Code and add the Python extension from Microsoft.

Syllabus

Your first Python programTheory
The print functionTheory
Indentation and errorsTheory
Quiz — an unexpected indentQuiz
Your first functionTheory
Quiz — a function callQuiz
Exercise: rectangle perimeterExercise

Set up your computer

Install Python

Install VS Code

Syllabus

01First program≈ 35 min7 lessons

02Variables and types≈ 30 min7 lessons

03Operators≈ 50 min9 lessons

04Conditions≈ 45 min8 lessons

05Loops≈ 45 min7 lessons

06Functions≈ 45 min8 lessons

07Strings≈ 50 min10 lessons

08Lists≈ 55 min11 lessons

09Tuples and unpacking≈ 45 min8 lessons

10Dicts and sets≈ 55 min11 lessons

11Comprehensions≈ 50 min8 lessons

12Functions as values≈ 50 min10 lessons

13Classes≈ 55 min11 lessons

14Exceptions≈ 55 min11 lessons

15Modules, files and generators≈ 55 min12 lessons

16Final project≈ 1 h8 lessons