Python for Students

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Free Online Course: Python for Students 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 Students is taught by Julie Nisbet and Madecraft.

Overview
  • Learn programming with Python in this fun and easy-to-follow course designed for high-school and college-age students.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Python for students
    1. Introduction to Python
    • What is Python?
    • Why should you learn it?
    • What can you do with Python?
    2. Using Python Environment
    • Getting set up on a Mac
    • Getting set up on a PC using Windows
    • Python 2 versus Python 3
    • Using the Python shell
    • Saving and running Python files
    3. Basic Data Types
    • Numbers and basic calculations
    • Strings
    4. Variables and Functions
    • Creating variables
    • Creating functions
    • Putting it all together
    5. Lists
    • What are lists?
    • Creating your first loop
    • Ranges
    6. Making Decisions
    • Using if
    • Adding an else
    • Putting it all together
    7. First Python Project
    • Mini programming project
    • Drawing a line
    • Drawing a circle
    • Putting it all together with pizza
    8. Python Community and Continued Learning
    • Choosing an editor
    • Python resources
    • Stack Overflow
    • Reddit
    • Slack groups
    Conclusion
    • Next steps