A gentle introduction to python

This course offers a friendly and practical introduction to Python, one of the world’s most popular and versatile programming languages. Designed for absolute beginners, it focuses on building a solid foundation in programming concepts through simple examples and hands-on exercises. You’ll learn how to write clean, logical, and effective Python code while developing problem-solving skills that apply to real-world tasks in data analysis, automation, and beyond.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand basic programming concepts such as variables, data types, loops, and functions.
2. Write and run Python programs using an editor or Jupyter Notebook.
3. Work with lists, dictionaries, and other core data structures.
4. Apply conditional logic to solve simple problems.
5. Read and write data from files using Python.
6. Develop confidence to explore intermediate topics such as libraries and simple automation.