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Python for Beginners: Master the Fundamentals

Discover how to use Python programming from scratch. Includes practice with hands-on exercises.

Created bySimon Sez ITworkspace_premiumBest Instructor
IntermediateUpdated Aug 21, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleThe basic data types in Python - Strings, Integers, Floats, and Boolean
  • check_circleAll about Pythons built-in functions
  • check_circleHow Variables and Functions work in Python
  • check_circleHow to debug errors in Python
  • check_circleAll about Python Keywords
  • check_circleHow to use IF-Else Statements in Python
  • check_circleAll about storing complex data, including Lists and Dictionaries
  • check_circleAll about Python Modules and how to install them
  • check_circleHow to install Python locally
  • check_circleHow to write your first script in Python
  • check_circleTo complete your first Python project

About This Course

Data is King in the modern business world. Being able to harness, analyze, and draw insight from that data is one of the most sought after skills in today’s job market.

Enter Python - one of the most popular languages for data analysis and business intelligence. In this introductory course, we assume no prior knowledge and guide you through getting set up and started.

With practice exercises and mini-projects to complete as you go through the course, you’ll quickly get to grips with this powerful programming language.

Course Content

13 activities • 67 videos • duration: 5h 55m

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The Workplace Tech Divide-Part13 videos • 3 min
  • videocamWhich Side of the Divide Are You On?
    Duration 1:16
  • videocamBeginners Are Welcome
    Duration 1:11
  • videocamCourse Overview
    Duration 1:01
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Introduction to Python-Part15 videos • 10 min
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Basic Data Types-Part16 videos • 27 min
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Python Built-In Functions-Part14 videos • 10 min
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Variables and Functions-Part17 videos • 39 min
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Errors and Debugging-Part16 videos • 20 min
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Python Keywords-Part14 videos • 14 min
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If-Else Statements-Part15 videos • 21 min
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Storing Complex Data-Part16 videos • 43 min
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Python Modules-Part13 videos • 15 min
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Installing Python and Modules-Part18 videos • 54 min
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Project: Automate Data Updates For a Spreadsheet-Part19 videos • 1.5 hours
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Course Close-Part11 videos • 1 quiz • 0 min

Your Instructors

Simon Sez IT

Since 2008, we've taught 2 million learners in over 190 countries, with 200+ courses

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Since its formation in 2008, Simon Sez IT has been educating learners with one goal in mind: to make business and technical software simple to learn. The company extensive library of over 10,000 videos across more than 200 courses delivers comprehensive training for the most popular software applications used by professionals worldwide. Courses include training in everyday IT applications, from Microsoft suite of office productivity tools to more niche applications such as QuickBooks, Power BI and many more. Aimed at every level of proficiency, Simon Sez IT courses are designed to give learners the ability to quickly evolve from beginner to advanced, or to drop in at their relevant level and acquire new skills to continue in their development path. Simon Sez IT subject matter experts bring knowledge and practical insights to video-based courses and practice exercises – all designed to help learners immediately apply new knowledge and master learning goals. More than two million learners have relied on Simon Sez IT for its quality and engaging coursework. Student feedback is consistently ranked among the best in the industry, with particular emphasis on the quality, detail and delivery of the course materials. Many indicate that upon completion of a course, they are more confident and proficient in their area of study, and their skills have helped them progress in their careers.

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Jarrett Retz

Python Instructor

Credit Information

Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

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Every course offered on LearnFormula is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, and advances learning objectives that are relevant to the responsibilities or professional competencies of Canadian CPAs. All activities on LearnFormula are quantifiable in terms of hours, and are also verifiable, in that users receive documented evidence of their attendance via a certificate of completion after finishing a course (and this certificate is stored by LearnFormula indefinitely). Nearly 100,000 Canadian CPAs successfully satisfy their CPD requirements via LearnFormula on an annual basis.

What Students Are Saying

4.5 out of 5
Student's Choice
72 reviews
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    Julie S.
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    Great course! Clear explanations and practical exercises made it very effective. The resource link isn't working anymore, but it's still manageable - I created my own files for the project work. Definitely recommend despite the technical issue.

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    Andrew C.
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    Good paced course

  • KM
    Kyle M.
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    Organized really well and good learning speed

  • JM
    Jim M.
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    Very informative

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