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The Python Bible™ | Everything You Need to Program in Python (Udemy.com)

Build 11 Projects and go from Beginner to Pro in Python with the World's Most Fun Project-Based Python Course!

4.6
58,356 reviews

Created by: Ziyad Yehia

Last updated October 2025

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This is a short, project-based Python course for people who have never written code. It runs about nine hours across 74 lectures and 11 sections, moving from installing Python through variables, numbers, strings, logic, data structures, loops, functions and a closing section on object-oriented programming. There are 16 quizzes and 11 coding exercises along the way. It is fundamentals only, taught at a gentle pace, and it is not aimed at working developers. About 190,000 students have enrolled.

Reviewers keep coming back to the teaching. Ziyad Yehia gets praise for his energy, his step by step walkthroughs and a style that stays fun, and one student called it the first programming course they actually finished. Of 58,356 ratings, 34,425 are five stars and 19,379 are four stars. The complaints are small and consistent. Some want more exercises and micro challenges, especially toward the end, and others want more projects and tests to try alone. One screen reader user was unsure it suits that setup, and one experienced developer found it too basic.

The course was last updated in October 2025. Think of it as a first step rather than a full education. Once it ends, learners will likely want a second course with bigger projects, or a focused track in data science or web development. For a complete beginner who has bounced off longer courses, the short length is the selling point. Anyone who already writes code in another language can skip it.

Best forComplete beginners who want a short, upbeat first Python course they will actually finish.
Skip it ifYou already code in another language, or want long projects and lots of practice exercises.

Pros

  • Nine hours total, short enough that one reviewer called it the first course they finished
  • Step by step code explanations that reviewers call clear and easy to follow
  • Energetic, funny delivery that students say keeps it from ever feeling boring
  • 11 coding exercises and 16 quizzes spread over 11 short sections

Cons

  • Reviewers want more exercises and micro challenges, especially late in the course
  • Fundamentals only, so one experienced developer called it too basic
  • A screen reader user was unsure the course works for that setup
Sometimes studying programming can be a bit boring when you're starting from scratch, and it's easy to give up halfway through. But this was the first course I actually finished.
Thiago Cesario da Silva, a student

Beginner level fits: no prior coding needed, just a computer. Not meant for seasoned developers.

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What you will learn

  • Gain a Solid & Unforgettable Understanding of the Python Programming Language.
  • Gain the Python Skills Necessary to Learn In-Demand Topics, such as Data Science, Web Development, AI and more.
  • Build 11 Fun and Memorable Python Projects.
  • Use Logic and Data Structures to Create Python Programs That Can Think.
  • Use Object-Oriented Programming (An Industry-Standard Coding Technique) to Write High Quality Python Code.
  • Use Raw Text Data in Python to Generate Automated Messages and Customise User Experiences.
  • Use Loops in Python to Improve Code Efficiency and Maximize Your Productivity.
  • Create Your Own Custom Python Functions to Simplify Your Code.

Course content

11 sections · 74 lectures · 9.2 hours of video 16 quizzes, 11 coding exercises, 4 articles

  1. 1Course Introduction 1 free preview1 lecture · 3 min
  2. 2Installing Python, Getting Started & A Top Secret Tip!6 lectures · 25 min
  3. 3Simple Little Boxes - Variables in Python 1 free preview4 lectures · 2 quizzes · 21 min
  4. 4The 123s - Numbers in Python 3 free previews7 lectures · 3 quizzes · 52 min
  5. 5The ABCs - How to use Strings to handle text in Python 1 free preview11 lectures · 6 quizzes · 1.4 hours
  6. 6If This, then That: Logic and Conditional Flow in Python 2 free previews6 lectures · 3 quizzes · 43 min
  7. 7Hold This For Me: Python Datastructures 1 free preview11 lectures · 1.6 hours
  8. 8Going Loopy - Loops In Python 2 free previews9 lectures · 1.1 hours
  9. 9Getting Funky - Functions in Python 2 free previews9 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.4 hours
  10. 10OOPs! - Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python 2 free previews8 lectures · 1.3 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • For complete programming beginners
  • For People who are new to Python
  • For people who want to learn Python fundamentals to later transition into more specialised fields like Data Science or Web Development
  • Not intended for seasoned developers

What you need before you start

  • All you need is a desktop/laptop and an internet connection

How it compares

Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in Python on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 70% of them
  • Reviews58,356#10 of 389 by number of reviews
  • Length9.2 hoursshorter than 53% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2025more recently than 70% of them

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Overall Score : 92 / 100

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Course Description

Why you should take this Python course:

It’s Entertaining: No boring lectures, just me talking you through fun and useful tasks and making you laugh along the way.

It’s Memorable: You’ll learn the “why” behind everything you do, so you remember the concepts and can use them on your own later.

It’s the Perfect Length: The course is just 9 hours long, so you’ll actually be able to finish it and get your certificate.

It Goes at the Perfect Pace: You will learn the Python fundamentals at a pace tailored to beginners. This means you won’t get left behind, and won’t waste time on irrelevant filler.

It’s Practical: You actually use Python to create things. It’s not just dry theory. You can see you’ve understood because you make 11 Python projects that work!

It’s Loved: The course has thousands of five-star reviews from happy students and is rated 4.6/5.

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"I have tried many Python courses on Udemy, but this one is the best of them all."
- Natalie - 5 Star Review

"Just WOW, if you want to start Python, this is the place!” - David Cristea  - 5 Star Review

"If you can take just one Python course, make sure it's this one." - A. Barbosa - 5 Star Review

"The information is extremely well presented. Best Python training I have found so far" - Tanara  - 5 Star Review

“I feel like I am sitting in a theater enjoying a show secretly embedded with Python skills.” - Amit Pradhan  - 5 Star Review

"I have other Python courses on Udemy but this one is the best by far. It explains things in a very hands-on and easy to follow method that will have you understanding what you are doing in no time." - Robert Rodono  - 5 Star Review

"This has helped me achieve my dream of being a programmer and I recently joined the FTC (US Federal Trade Commission)" - Mica Moyer - 5 Star Review

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The Python Bible is the perfect Python course for beginners. Even if you have no programming experience, don’t worry because this is for people just like you.

In fact, almost 100,000 Python beginners from over 195 countries have used The Python Bible to learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language in a fun and practical way.

The Python Bible puts all the information you need in one place, with clear explanations, passionate delivery, and a series of memorable and engaging Python projects.

There’s no more hunting through YouTube, no more reading confusing blog posts. Everything you need is right here.

The Python Bible will take you from a complete beginner to mastering the fundamentals of Python in just 9 hours.

And 9 hours is the perfect length to cover all the important core topics of Python programming without leaving you behind, and without wasting your time.

Here’s what you will learn:

1. Variables - Learn to conveniently store data in your Python programs!

2. Numbers - Learn how numbers work behind the scenes in your Python programs!

3. Strings - Master the written word and automate messages using text!

4. Logic and Data Structures - Teach your Python programs to think and decide!

5. Loops - Save time and effort, by making computers do the hard work for you!

6. Functions - Automate Tasks by Creating your very own Python Functions that you can use over and over!

7. OOP - Add Python to Your Resumé By Mastering Object-Oriented Programming, an industry-standard programming technique!

We will cover each of these topics step by step, building your skills at just the right pace, and by the end of the course you will have a strong understanding of Python programming and you’ll be ready to create Python scripts on your own.

As you go through the course, you will gain practical, hands-on experience with each of the concepts by working through 11 fun Python projects. In other words, You will learn everything by actually doing it!

With world-class instruction and fun Python projects, everything you learn will stick in your head long after you’re finished (and the good memories will probably make you smile).

Whether you want to get into Data Science, Web Development, AI, or make cool robots with the Raspberry Pi, The Python Bible will teach you the core fundamentals of Python programming so you can get started confidently on your Python programming path!

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!

Enroll in the Python Bible Now! -- You'll be glad that you did!
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Instructor Details

Ziyad Yehia

Hi there, I'm Ziyad! I am a Udemy Instructor with over 300,000 students and I specialize in getting beginner level students up and running with Python and Linux with my highly effective project-based approach. 

I previously taught computing to students at a UK-based international college and now put my full efforts into providing an outstanding learning experience to students around the world on Udemy.

I am best known for my results-driven teaching as well as my clear, energetic delivery. If you like to learn things quickly and thoroughly and like to have loads of fun on the way, then I cannot wait to work with you and help you to achieve your goals!

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By Mike M on 7/13/2026

This course was excellent. Ziyad was very thorough, and did a great job explaining concepts and breaking down code step by step. Nice work!

By Aidan Matthew on 6/19/2026

this would be a primer for more advance learning in Python, nice relevant topics, fun to code along and learn, never boring :D

By Thiago Cesario da Silva on 4/13/2026

Sometimes studying programming can be a bit boring when you're starting from scratch, and it's easy to give up halfway through. But this was the first course I actually finished. It covers 9 straight hours of core concepts along with some practical projects. Thank you, Zyad!

By Andrew DeLorenzo on 3/29/2026

Ziyad presents the information in a practical, easy to understand way. I would love to take more courses from this instructor one day. Thank you!

By Sourabh Kumar Kushwaha on 3/24/2026

This course is awesome, I am new to python but was able to get all the basics of it in very short span. Looking further enhance my knowledge based on this course.

By Krzysztof Frątczak on 2/23/2026

A very good Python training. The language was simple and easy to understand, everything was explained very clearly. A lot of practical examples, which made learning much easier

By Marco Antonio Melo on 2/22/2026

Excellent course to introduce you to all Python essentials including OOO, the instructor has a great energy which makes it very enjoyable!

By Mason Ostman on 2/3/2026

very basic not good for advanced developers

By Callum Ballantine on 1/22/2026

When transitioning into the more difficult and complex parts of the course, basically from section 7 onwards there seemed to be much less quizzes and full on interactive practice. I think these are the areas I could have used more of it to get better hands on practice. By that stage it was very hard for me to focus on just the videos.

By Hamza Mahmood on 12/31/2025

Good course, did this course because I did Ziyad's bash mastery course. It is still mostly relevant, but just a little dated such as using the format() method instead of using f strings but I ended up just following along and used f strings myself. Good intro to Python!

By Kushlendra Shrivastava

This was really well structured and greatly organized course. You never loose interest as its done so well!!!! Thank you

By Aditya

I have recently just finished the course, and all i have to say is that Ziyad sir is a great teacher and can up the standard of python programming for anybody, from people who have never heard of python, to great programmers with a few missing pieces. The only thing i have left to say is... Thank you sir. :)

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  • Video Duration: icon 9.2h
  • Price: $22.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon October 2025
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:74 in 11 sections
  • Practice:16 quizzes, 11 coding exercises
  • Students:190,100
  • Subtitles:9 languages
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