Python for Absolute Beginners: Learn Python in a Week! (Udemy.com)
A Python 3 Practical Programming Course for Absolute Beginners - Learn how to Code in Python 3.12 (2024 Edition)
Created by: Andreas Exadaktylos
Last updated September 2026
What you will learn
- Go from a total beginner to a confident Python programmer
- Understand and implement basic Python Code
- Automate Tasks on the computer by writing simple Python Programs
- Build Python Projects
- Be able to program in Python professionally
How it compares
Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in Python on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 70% of them
- Reviews1,840#138 of 389 by number of reviews
- Length13.4 hourslonger than 61% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 98% of them
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
COMPLETELY REDONE IN 2024, WITH OVER 150 BRAND-NEW VIDEOS! (with Python 3.12)
Start coding in Python immediately!
If you are a beginner in Programming, then this course will help you learn Python Programming fast. Python is an incredibly efficient language: your programs will do more in fewer lines of code than many other languages would require. It is also used in scientific fields for academic research and applied work.
Why you should take this Python course:
It’s the Perfect Length: The course is just 12 hours long, so you’ll actually be able to finish it and get your certificate.
It’s Practical: You actually use Python to create things. You can see you’ve understood because you make Python projects that work!
My goal was to create a Course for people of any age who have never programmed in Python before or have never programmed at all, so you can build programs that work.
The course is full of examples and projects that are carefully chosen to demonstrate each concept so that you can gain a deeper understand of the language. It is designed to serve as a single, all-inclusive learning resource for all Python newcomers, whether they will be using Python 2.X, Python 3.X, or both
We cover a wide variety of topics, including:
Command Line Basics
Installing Python
Running Python Code
Strings
Lists
Dictionaries
Tuples
Sets
Number Data Types
Print Formatting
Functions
Scope
Built-in Functions
Debugging and Error Handling
Modules
Object Oriented Programming
Inheritance
File I/O
Advanced Methods
and much more!
Are you looking to learn practical Python Programming you can put to use instantly? If so, then this is the course for you. It’s entirely project based and it’s full of examples which are fully explained and easy to understand. It has been recorder in full HD 1080p. If you get stacked don’t worry. I have fast and fully support through the discussion board.
Try out the course for a full 30 days, with a Udemy-approved Zero Risk, 30 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee! You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain!
At the end of this Python class you will be given a Certificate of Completion.
Python is a great language to learn, so enroll in this course and let’s get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
1,840 Reviews
Andreas Exadaktylos
Hi, I'm Andreas — and over the past 20 years I've taught Microsoft Excel, Python and the full Microsoft Office suite to more than 80,000 students here on Udemy, who've left over 20,000 reviews.
My approach is simple: short, practical lessons built around real tasks, not theory. You'll open a spreadsheet, follow along, and finish each section able to do something you couldn't do before. No filler, no jargon.
I hold a Master's Degree in Computer Science and a Degree in Electronic Engineering.
Since 2001 I've run Futurekids, my own computer learning school, and I'm the founder of Mellon Training, an online video learning platform. That mix of classroom teaching and software work is what shapes every course I build — I know where learners get stuck, because I've watched it happen in person for two decades.
I live on Rodos, a Greek island, with my family, two kids and a very patient dog. When I'm not recording, I'm usually travelling or reading.
If you get stuck in one of my courses, post in the Q&A — I answer personally.
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Reviews
By Adalbert Fuzesi on 4/12/2026
I recently completed this course, and it is hands-down one of the best resources for anyone starting their coding journey from scratch. Andreas Exadaktylos has crafted a curriculum that makes Python 3.12 accessible, logical, and—most importantly—fun. What I Liked: Exceptional Structure: The course is incredibly well-organized (Well-structured). It flows logically from the most basic concepts to more complex logic without ever feeling overwhelming. Clear Explanations: The instructor has a knack for breaking down technical jargon into plain English. The explanations (Explanations) are concise and easy to follow. Practical Examples: Every lesson is backed by great examples (Examples) that show how the code actually works in real-world scenarios. Hands-on Learning: The exercises (Exercises) and projects (Projects) are the highlight of the course. They aren't just "copy-paste" tasks; they truly challenge you to apply what you've learned and build confidence in your problem-solving skills. Final Verdict: If you want to learn how to code in Python efficiently, this practical programming course is a perfect choice. It lives up to its promise of taking you from a total beginner to a confident coder in a very short time. Highly recommended!
By Priya Dharshini P on 12/6/2025
“This course was an excellent match for me as a beginner. The explanations were clear, the coding examples were practical, and the instructor guided each concept step-by-step. I especially liked how the lessons built from basics to real-world applications. It helped me gain confidence in writing Python programs on my own. Overall, a very useful and easy-to-follow course for absolute beginners.”
By Ali Faisal Saifullah on 7/7/2023
This is a great course for beginners and for people who want to learn more about Python. All the terms were explained perfectly and were understandable. The lessons were easy to follow through and because of that, the exercises were easy to complete. I would highly recommend trying out this course as I have now understood all the basics and advanced topics of Python.
By Gal Moussan on 10/3/2022
Thank you Andreas for teaching me Python! I really enjoy your figure of speech, you talk fluently, fast and understandable and the questions at the end of each section are on point. Thank you
By Anirudh Menon on 6/24/2022
The course is absolutely amazing, thank you so much, Andreas! I learned a lot and have improved considerably from your teaching in a short time.
By Mustafa Bahaeddin Bozan on 6/3/2022
The way of lecturer's talking style and speed is so good that learners from any level of English can understand what he talks about easily
By Damon Gang on 11/27/2020
The course, with the exercises, actually takes up to about 3 days. I took 2 days and worked most of each day. Completing the course in 1 day is pushing it but maybe possible. You will get a good introduction to python. I needed to use Stack Overflow for some topics. I also used Net Ninja on youtube for other topics. His accent is hard to understand but doable. The captioning in English is wrong in many places so just listen carefully. He spends a lot of time typing so speed it up to 1.25 or 1.5 to avoid time wasting, at least at those places. The quizzes don't exactly match the content in my opinion. There are enough exercises for an introduction but not to learn python well. You will need another python course but this one is a good way to start. I do not regret the time I spent in this course and I would recommend it as a first quick introduction to python to start you off.
By C V on 8/10/2020
I'm a fairly confident Swift programmer who needed to pick up some Python for a short term work project. It said learn in a day - and I did! Having completed the course can now write passable enough (know syntax, know how to loop/if etc) Python code. Definitely not up to high standard but that isn't the purpose of this course - does a great job of giving the basics. It says for absolute beginners and this very much is the case. Not five stars for a few reasons. 1) Could have done with some more info on classes, it felt quite rushed at the end. 2) The interactive tests seemed to disappear after the first few so the code could no longer be written in browser. 3) The lack of captions was a noticeable - as someone who relies primarily on reading rather than hearing information auto-generated didn't do the trick and it severely reduces access for an otherwise solid course. Long story short - a great beginner introduction to Python, Andreas is a really good teacher, code is clearly explained, all round fab course :)
By Sravan Kumar Devireddy on 11/5/2019
It is very useful for beginners without any previous knowledge of python. But if there may be a little bit of more explanation about programing code how to write programming code and explaining the programming code it will be more good. And u can add a final exercise using all the topics you have taught it will be helpful to revise and to gain knowledge a bit more. thank you.
By David South on 3/19/2018
A little programming background would be helpful as some of the concepts are not explained at a fundamental level. Parts of the course are also a bit ambiguous, have some errors, and are not complete, such as the Storing Data section and Modules, But overall the course is good for priming you on the a lot of the basics. I used this course as a refresher being that I haven't messed with Python in 5 years, and it served that purpose for me.
I liked the course overall, and i needed a quick guide to python so i could jump in with a team already using it which this course allowed me to do. My only small gripe would be the music at the start of the lectures clashing with the voice of the tutor but it's not a major issue.
Great course. After spending months in machine learning courses, I still struggled because I didn't go through Python courses first. I think this course will still be challenging enough for first time learners.









