Python Basics for Absolute Beginners
Write real Python programs from zero, with no experience needed.
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What you'll learn
- Running Python in the shell and as .py scripts
- Variables, strings, integers, floats and user input
- Decisions with if/elif/else and loops with for, range() and while
- Lists and writing your own functions with return
- Building a complete quiz game project
Lessons
- Run Your First Python ProgramInstall Python, try the interactive shell, run your first script with print() and read your first error.8 min
- Python Variables, Types and InputUse variables, strings, integers and floats, read user input and convert it to numbers with int().9 min
- Python Decisions and Loops: if, for, whileMake decisions with if, elif and else, compare values, and repeat code with for, range() and while loops.9 min
- Python Lists and Functions for BeginnersStore values in lists, index and loop over them, then write your own functions with parameters and return.9 min
- Your First Python Project: A Quiz GameBuild a working quiz game step by step with variables, input, lists, loops, if statements and functions.10 min
- Final quiz and certificate12 multiple-choice questions. Pass with 70% or more to unlock your printable certificate.10 min
About this course
Free Python course for absolute beginners: print, variables, input, if statements, loops, lists and functions, ending with a quiz game project and certificate.
It's free and self-paced, with no sign-up. Your progress is saved only in this browser. The certificate is a certificate of completion from E-it's, not an accredited qualification.