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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Data Science in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Programming Principles

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, File Management, Web Development, Debugging, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular python for beginners courses

  • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
  • Programmation pour tous (mise en route de Python): University of Michigan
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera Project Network
  • Python Programming for Quantum Computing: Packt
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
  • Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python: Packt
  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio

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