Python 101: Interactively learn how to program with Python 3 Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This beginner-friendly course offers a hands-on introduction to Python 3 programming with no setup required. Through an interactive coding environment, learners will build a strong foundation in programming fundamentals, progressing from basic syntax to object-oriented concepts. The course spans approximately 23 hours of content, featuring practical exercises in every module and culminating in real-world mini-projects. Designed by MAANG engineers, it's ideal for absolute beginners seeking a code-first learning experience with instant feedback and lifetime access.
Module 1: Getting Started with Python
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Installing Python
- Running your first script
- Understanding print statements
- Writing comments
Module 2: Variables and Data Types
Estimated time: 2.5 hours
- Strings, integers, floats, and booleans
- Declaring and using variables
- Performing arithmetic operations
- Type conversion
Module 3: Conditionals and Loops
Estimated time: 3 hours
- If-else statements
- For and while loops
- Using break and continue
- Building interactive control flow programs
Module 4: Functions and Scope
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Defining functions
- Parameters and return values
- Understanding variable scope
- Writing reusable code blocks
Module 5: Lists and Dictionaries
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Working with lists and dictionaries
- Slicing sequences
- Using list comprehensions
- Applying dictionary methods
Module 6: File I/O and Exceptions
Estimated time: 2.5 hours
- Reading from and writing to files
- Handling exceptions
- Gracefully managing errors
- Storing and retrieving data
Module 7: Object-Oriented Programming
Estimated time: 3.5 hours
- Creating classes and objects
- Defining methods
- Implementing inheritance
- Applying encapsulation
Module 8: Final Practice Projects
Estimated time: 3.5 hours
- Building a text analyzer
- Creating a quiz application
- Combining all concepts in practical solutions
Prerequisites
- No prior programming experience required
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to a web browser
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Understand programming fundamentals using Python syntax
- Write clean, readable, and structured Python code
- Use data types, loops, conditionals, and functions effectively
- Handle files, exceptions, and user input gracefully
- Apply object-oriented programming concepts in Python