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Python Foundations

Python is a great programming language for beginners and experts alike. This course will teach you how to program in Python.

Beginner
2h 41m
(14)

Created by Sarah Holderness

Last Updated Jul 18, 2025

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Python Foundations

Python is a great programming language for beginners and experts alike. This course will teach you how to program in Python.

Beginner
2h 41m
(14)

Created by Sarah Holderness

Last Updated Jul 18, 2025

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What you'll learn

Python is a great programming language for anyone to learn because it's easy to use. It also has libraries that allow you to build pretty much anything. In this course, Python Foundations, you’ll learn to create Python applications to solve a wide variety of problems. First, you’ll explore data types, conditionals, and loops. Next, you’ll discover Python libraries, functions, and classes. Finally, you’ll learn how to manipulate files and make web requests. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Python needed to create complex Python applications to solve a variety of problems.

Python Foundations
Beginner
2h 41m
(14)
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Sarah Holderness - Pluralsight course - Python Foundations
Sarah Holderness
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Sarah just finished her PhD in Computer Science and in that process found two loves: inventing things and teaching. Working at Pluralsight allows her to do what she loves and work with some amazing people.

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