Python for Non-Programmers

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Free Online Course: Python for Non-Programmers provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Python for Non-Programmers is taught by Nick Walter.

Overview
  • Explore the basics of Python in a course designed specifically for beginners and non-programmers.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Python from zero
    • Your first line of code
    1. Python Basics
    • Variables
    • Numbers: Ints and floats
    • Strings
    • Using variables in strings
    • Booleans and if statements
    • Comparison and else
    2. Project 1: Fortune Cookie
    • Picking random numbers
    • Choosing what fortune to show
    3. Lists, Loops, and Dictionaries
    • Lists
    • Lists: Add, insert, delete
    • For loops
    • Dictionaries
    4. Project 2: Lyrics Analyzer
    • Splitting a string
    • Counting the words
    5. Functions and More
    • Functions
    • Parameters
    • Return
    • Comments
    • Input
    6. Project 3: Number Guesser
    • Game loop
    • Higher, lower, and polish
    Conclusion
    • Next steps