Learner Reviews & Feedback for Python Programming Essentials by Rice University
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PG
Jun 24, 2022
A very simple and non-intimidating intro to python. I definitely got the gears going in some of the example problems and it was fun to feel like I was back in college again. Would recommend this one.
KC
Apr 17, 2020
A wee bit challenging as a beginner but very good learning. The course imposes a disciplined structure in writing up the program is a good feature. The videos are excellent . Recommend the course
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By Ricardo E
鈥Jan 1, 2021
Very good basic course that, as an already experienced programmer, I found to be instructive and engaging. For the beginner programmer, it will teach most basics and for anyone with experience it will reinforce those basics and teach important style tips and good coding practices
By Nachiket D
鈥Feb 5, 2018
Excellent and highly recommended! Great professors who are passionate about the subject they are teaching and who have a genuine interest in their students' success! Looking forward to the next course in the Specialization, as well as the Fundamentals of Computing Specialization!
By Michael K
鈥Oct 11, 2020
The instructors presented the essential elements of Python in a concise and effective manner. I'm looking forward to the next course in the specialization.
They presented the material without being verbose or going off tangent--this type of instruction is in the minority in MOOC.
By Christine J
鈥Feb 14, 2025
Although I struggled with parts of the practice assignments and the project, I still rate this a very high 5. The content flow and the instructors' delivery were great, especially for a beginner like myself. This course has motivated me to continue learning Python programming.
By AY C
鈥Aug 5, 2023
This course was very informative and helped me to learn new Python topics/brush up on concepts I had forgotten from other languages. Scott and Joe are really great, and very funny! The class itself was good but having them be the instructors made it all the more enjoyable.
By Laura S
鈥May 1, 2020
Great way to get in touch with Python! I've learned a lot during these course. The workload is not too much so that you can finish it in between two weeks or less. Haven't had any experiences before but now I am motivated to dive into more python programming skills.
By Pranav J
鈥Jul 6, 2020
I really like the design of the course with the mix of videos, reading material as well as sample exercise. Very helpful to learn and retain the knowledge. Both instructors are really good covering all topics. Final project is good to exercise the knowledge learnt.
By Luis J C C
鈥Aug 2, 2020
An excellent course! instructors very clear and concise in their explanations. Very good examples and reinforcement exercises. Very challenging final projects. It is very easy to understand the concepts and the programming ... thank you very much Scott and Joe!
By Zhenkun H
鈥Oct 2, 2020
A great course that helps me get the essential knowledge of coding. I really appreciate a lot for the professors for their kind work and the great exercises they designed. By the way, the arrangement of the module and the way professors teach are also amazing.
By Dr. N D
鈥Jul 2, 2025
Excellent Course and mentors who have taught us is really great and easy to learn everything. Easy way of explanation and working with codeskulptor is a challenge for me to solve the project. Overall it is a great experience. Thanks to Courseera and mentors.
By Yatharth C
鈥Jul 28, 2020
It was fun learning this course. Amazing teachers and well-structured course. Would recommend many coding-enthus to go out for this course as it will help a lot learning it from scratch and also help refreshing the concepts to those who've lost that flair.
By Mohammad K S
鈥Jun 20, 2023
This course is good especially the tasks you have to do BUT it is not for absolute beginners. I could get the best of this course because I had former knowledge in the essentials of programming. Great effort though, I am really grateful for the mentors.
By Shan X
鈥Jul 5, 2018
This course gives a very detailed explanation on introductory level python. I had some experience with python before and this course helps me with understanding the nuances with the language. It is also very helpful in developing good programming habits.
By CQ H
鈥Apr 18, 2021
I abandon learning from the other interactive python specialization. This is the second time to attempt at learning Python. I think the instructor adjust the course to perfectly fit my need. This is awesome. I feel so confident to be fluent in Python.
By IRISH V
鈥Aug 3, 2020
Really,it is a great course to be frank...Both the instructors ( Scott and Joe ) were awesome and their way of approach towards programming is amazing in one word means exemplary...Highly recommended to take this course especially for beginners... :)
By Venkatesh J
鈥Jun 10, 2020
IT was some what difficult in submitting the project it took more than 2 days solve so i took help from my friend to solve it it was haveing very few errors so then i finished.Reallyi ask my friends to join this course it is perfect.And thank to ALL.
By Gangappa M
鈥Jul 19, 2020
This course really made me learn the python essentials. The final test in the Week4 really tests learners' coding caliber. I really enjoyed trough out the course. Professors handled the basics carefully to penetrate them into the learner's mind
By Akshay S
鈥Feb 13, 2019
The tutors were amazing! Guided very nicely from the basics to advanced. Tips given at the end of each week were very helpful.. Only the assessment section needs some improvement where sometimes the correct response was evaluated incorrect.
By Chip K
鈥Mar 19, 2018
I really enjoyed the course content, delivery, and instruction. This was my first experience on 糖心vlog官网观看, and though I have no other coursera classes to compare to, I learned a ton and feel very comfortable working in Python now.
By Jasmine H
鈥Jan 23, 2023
I loved the fact that everything covered was needed to complete the final project. It's frustrating when you have a final project but were never taught in the class how to do it. This class was the opposite of that frustration!
By Adel M
鈥Apr 18, 2020
A very well taught course for beginners. Also I must say, it is a good brush up as well for the experts. Moreover, the way Professor Scott Rixner & Joe Warren taught, kept me energetic and engaged during the course. Thank you .
By 艢H脕艊M脷KH P
鈥Jun 2, 2023
this is my first ever course from coursera and i preety much enjoyed it and thanks to the proffessors learned a lots of basic concepts and i figured out the coding styles and naming of global and local variables in correct way
By Eduardo O G
鈥Jun 27, 2019
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By William W
鈥Aug 2, 2018
The course is well designed for beginners. For people with prior programming background ,the pace might be a little bit slow. I was expecting to learn more data structure and python specific features when taking this course.
By Ben R
鈥May 17, 2021
Great first course in Python. Covered a lot of fundamental elements. I had only a little programming background, but learned a lot. Quizzes and Final exam were challenging, but with patience, can be completed successfully.