Beginners Python Course (2024)

Anyone can learn Python with this Python course for beginners!

This Python course for beginners is ideal for starting with Python or even with programming in general. It helps you build a solid base-level knowledge of Python. After this course, you can create simple Python programs while knowing and understanding what you’re doing. After this course, you can optionally continue with Python Fundamentals II, which dives deeper into the language and its ecosystem.

Try before you buy

You can try a significant portion of the course for free to determine if it suits you.

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Mark lessons as complete and continue where you left off

Learn at your own pace​

I get it; we’re all busy! This course allows you to learn at your own pace. No pressure!

Use quizzes to make sure you mastered the material

With helpful feedback

Earn a certificate of completion

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Interactive code

This Python course for beginners includes runnable and editable code examples. Try it!

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Lifetime access

You get lifetime^* access to the course, including all its updates and improvements

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Easy refunds

Not for you? Let me know within five days of your initial purchase, and I’ll refund your money.

Up-to-date

Python Land constantly monitors and tests new Python releases and updates the courses accordingly. You can rest assured that this course will work with the latest Python version.

What you’ll learn in this Python course for beginners

You will learn to program in modern Python 3 and learn and understand the basics. This course is not of the “learn Python in 1 hour” type, simply because you can’t properly learn Python in one hour (or even ten hours).

1. We’ll start our journey with some context, history, and the installation of Python itself.
2. Then we’ll dive into the language basics: operators, conditional programming, loops, and the most important data types.
3. I’ll help you install VS Code, a professional code editor, and show you how to configure and use it for Python programming.
4. You’ll learn about objects and classes (the core of how Python works)
5. We’ll create an application (the end project) to put what you’ve learned into practice.

My focus is to help you understand what you’re doing and how things work. After this Python course for beginners, you will have the knowledge and tools to continue your journey into more advanced topics, like data science. This course provides a solid basis for several follow-up courses.

About the author

Python Land is owned by Erik van Baaren (more about him here), who also happens to be the author of numerous articles and tutorials featured on this and other websites. Erik carefully crafted this course and continually tweaks and updates the course to reflect the latest developments, so you can be sure this course is up-to-date.

With 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, Erik holds a Master of Science degree in computer science.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get help if I get stuck?

Erik is available for questions and comments through the contact form (e-mail). If you get stuck, he will do everything possible to get you going again. This personal approach is also what sets this course aside from others. Erik values all input and encourages you to get in touch if needed. Your input will no doubt help to improve the course.

Will the course stay the same after my purchase?

We continuously update the Python course for beginners to reflect the latest developments in Python. We promptly fix mistakes and issues brought to our attention. You will keep your lifetime access to this course and all its improvements.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. If you don’t like the course, I’ll refund your money if you ask me within five days of your initial purchase. Refunds are limited to one refund per person per course.

Which OS do I need for this course?

You can follow the course on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. We’ll be using the freely available Visual Studio Code editor, which you can download for all three platforms, but if you strongly prefer another editor, you should be fine too. If you are unsure whether you can install and run Python on your computer, you might want to try installing it before buying the course.

Can I follow this course on a mobile phone or tablet?

Yes. The course system will work fine on mobile phones or tablets and adapt to smaller screens. However, some of the code examples might be harder to read. Also, you need a PC with a Python installation to get the actual practice. So yes, you can read the theory and do quizzes on a mobile phone, but I strongly recommend a PC for the best experience.

What experience level is required to follow this course?

This Python course for beginners is suitable for those with no programming experience. You don’t need extra material or previously completed courses because this course is self-contained. I’ll walk you through all the steps, including installing Python and a suitable editor. In addition, I designed this course so that both complete beginners and those with some prior experience can benefit. You need a basic understanding of how to work with computers and how computers work.

How long will it take to finish the course?

It depends on your experience level, the effort you put into the exercises, extra material/links, etc. As a very rough guideline, you will spend about 40 hours before finishing the course.

Can I try it before I buy it?

Yes, you can! See below. There are several sample lessons open for everyone to see and try. In addition, there’s a refund policy that should give you some piece of mind.

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You can view the complete course outline below and open the sample lessons to preview this course.