Python Programming for Beginners

Not sure where to get started in learning to code? Python is a beginner friendly programming language that is incredible popular for development, automation, data analytics, and when working with AI!

In this course you'll get the core fundamentals to prepare you to achieve any Python career path.

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Why Python?

Python just makes sense. It's easy to read (seriously, it looks almost like English), yet powerful enough that tech giants like Google and Netflix rely on it daily.

Whether you want to analyze data, build websites, automate boring tasks, or even explore AI, Python has your back. Plus, when you get stuck (and everyone does), there's a massive community ready to help.

The best part? What you learn today remains useful tomorrow. Python skills open doors across industries, from tech to finance to healthcare, making it both a smart first language and a valuable career investment.

Ready to unlock what's possible with Python?

Say goodbye to tutorial hell! Our approach puts your fingers on the keyboard from day one. Instead of endless videos where you passively watch someone else code, you'll build real projects right away.

We believe in the perfect balance: learn just enough theory to understand the concepts, then immediately apply what you've learned through hands-on challenges. This "learn-apply-reflect" cycle is backed by learning science to help concepts actually stick.

By the end of the course, you'll have tangible work to show employers or clients, or your mom. Proving you can translate Python knowledge into actual solutions.

Our structured, science-backed approach means you'll spend less time wondering "what should I learn next?" and more time building skills that matter.

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Your Speed

No deadlines or rigid schedules. Progress at your own speed and revisit concepts whenever needed.

Fully Online, Mobile Friendly

Learn anywhere with an internet connection, whether that's your couch, a coffee shop, or during your lunch break.

Community Access

Connect with fellow learners, share your wins, ask questions, and collaborate on projects in our Discord server.

Lifetime Content Updates

As Python evolves, so does our course. Enjoy free updates to keep your skills current.

Lifetime Access

Once you purchase the course, you'll have lifetime access to all of your content.

Comprehensive Learning Materials

Access high-quality video and written lessons, code-alongs and demos, interactive quizzes, and real-world problem-solving exercises.

Getting Started

You'll set up your coding environment, learn how to maximize your learning efficiency, and understand the basics of working with GitHub.

Understand how this course works and get ready to learn Python
Learn the basics of how applications work behind the scenes
Get comfortable with files and folders on your computer
Learn key commands to use your computer's terminal
Set up your computer for coding
Install Python on any operating system
Get Visual Studio Code ready for Python development
Download course materials using GitHub

Variables and Data Types

Learn how Python stores and manages different kinds of information. We'll cover the building blocks that help you work with numbers, text, and other data in your programs.

Store and use different types of information in your code
Understand Python's basic data types like numbers and text
Get user input for your programs
Practice with hands-on coding exercises
Learn about text manipulation with strings
Understand how to organize data in your programs
Write code that can respond to user input
Apply your knowledge through guided practice problems

Conditional Statements

Learn how to make decisions in your code with conditional statements. This module teaches you how to create programs that can evaluate conditions and choose different paths based on those evaluations.

Write code that can make decisions based on conditions
Use if statements to control program flow
Import Python modules to extend your program's capabilities
Generate random numbers for games and simulations
Build interactive programs that respond to user choices
Apply math concepts in practical programming exercises
Create programs that can convert between different units
Practice problem-solving with guided coding challenges

Loops

Master the power of repetition in your code with Python loops. This module shows you how to efficiently repeat actions and process data without writing the same code over and over again.

Create code that can repeat actions automatically
Use while loops for condition-based repetition
Build for loops to process collections of data
Apply loops to solve common programming problems
Calculate running totals in your programs
Generate multiplication tables and number patterns
Solve the classic FizzBuzz programming challenge
Learn how to control loop execution and avoid infinite loops

Lists and Sets

Discover how to work with collections of data in Python. This module introduces you to lists and sets, which are powerful tools for organizing, storing, and manipulating multiple items in your programs.

Store and manage collections of related items
Create and modify Python lists for ordered data
Work with sets to handle unique values efficiently
Build practical applications like waitlists and games
Split and join text strings to process data
Find unique elements in collections of data
Create programs that match and compare data
Build a word guessing game from scratch

Functions

Learn to write reusable blocks of code that make your programs more organized and efficient. Functions are key building blocks that help you avoid repetition and create more powerful applications.

Create your own custom functions to organize code
Make your programs more modular and reusable
Learn how to handle errors and unexpected situations
Validate user input to make programs more robust
Build utility tools to enhance your programming workflow
Pass information into and out of functions
Write cleaner, more professional code
Apply functions to solve real-world problems

Data Structures

Expand your Python toolkit with advanced ways to organize and manipulate data. This module introduces you to powerful data structures that help you build more sophisticated and efficient programs.

Work with dates and times in your programs
Use tuples to store fixed collections of data
Build a meeting scheduler application
Create and use dictionaries to store key-value pairs
Improve your existing code through refactoring
Learn object-oriented programming basics with classes
Build a complete Tic-Tac-Toe game
Apply multiple data structures to solve complex problems

Working with Files

Learn to read, write, and manipulate data files using Python. This module teaches you how to work with external data. This is a critical skill for real-world programming applications.

Read and write text files using Python
Work with structured data in CSV format
Process and analyze data from external sources
Handle JSON data for web applications
Build a media tracking application
Store user data between program runs
Follow best practices for file handling
Apply file operations to practical programming projects

pip & pytest

Level up your Python skills with professional development tools. This module introduces you to package management and testing. The essential skills that separate hobby coders from professional developers.

Install and manage external Python packages with pip
Create isolated development environments
Understand how to organize code with namespaces
Write automated tests for your code
Use pytest to verify your programs work correctly
Practice building and testing small applications
Learn industry-standard development workflows
Apply professional techniques to your Python projects

Portfolio Projects

Put everything you've learned into action with challenging real-world projects. This final module lets you apply all your Python skills to build complete applications from start to finish.

Build a complete airport locker rental application
Apply Python programming concepts to real-world problems
Combine multiple skills from throughout the course
Practice the full software development process
Design and implement a working program
Test and troubleshoot complex code
Prepare for your next steps as a Python developer
Gain confidence in your programming abilities!

Eric Wise

Eric isn't just another online instructor, he's a veteran software architect, multi-time tech entrepreneur, and someone who's been in every corner of the industry from tech start ups, big corporations, and freelancing.

But what makes Eric truly special is his legendary ability to explain complex concepts in ways that actually stick.

As he puts it, his superpower is "explaining shit to people". And his learners agree.

He's a true programming polyglot - fluent in numerous languages and frameworks, giving you insights beyond just Python
He lives and breathes tech – from writing his first line of code at age 12 on a Commodore 64 to staying on the cutting edge today
He's taught thousands – from complete beginners who now work at Netflix and Toyota to senior professionals upskilling at Fortune 500 companies
He brings the perfect blend of expertise and approachability – with a great sense of humor that makes even difficult concepts click

When not mentoring, Eric creates beginner-friendly coding tutorials on his YouTube channel, games with his wife and two sons, and hangs out with his three corgis at home in Ohio.

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Access to a full curriculum developed by industry veterans (twice the depth of a typical coding bootcamp)
Learn at your own pace with no artificial deadlines
Ongoing content updates (new lessons, updated tools, and refined projects) so you're always learning skills that match what the market actually uses
Supportive Discord community with peer networking
Community support from the Skill Foundry team when you need it

Everything in the Community Plan
Assigned professional mentor with real industry experience
Personalized onboarding and learning roadmap tailored to your goals
Six 1:1 coaching sessions with your mentor
Detailed code reviews on all capstone projects
Private communication channels with your mentor
Weekly office hours with the mentorship team
Professional resume review and feedback
Technical mock interview with personalized coaching

Python Programming for Beginners

Skills You'll Gain:

Complete Beginner

Why Python?

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You'll get these benefits too.

Your Speed

Fully Online, Mobile Friendly

Community Access

Lifetime Content Updates

Lifetime Access

Comprehensive Learning Materials

There are 10 modules in this course

Getting Started

Variables and Data Types

Conditional Statements

Loops

Lists and Sets

Functions

Data Structures

Working with Files

pip & pytest

Portfolio Projects

Eric Wise

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