LibGuides: Self-Evaluation Technical Skills (SETS) Resources: Python

Python

Python: Free download

Description: This course aims to teach everyone the basics of programming computers using Python. We cover the basics of how one constructs a program from a series of simple instructions in Python.
Format: Videos / Exercises
Length: Approximately 12 hours to complete content
Level: Beginner
Access: See instructions for accessing Coursera.org

Description: In Learn Python the Hard Way, Third Edition, you'll learn Python by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises. Read them. Type their code precisely. Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you'll learn how software works; what good programs look like; how to read, write, and think about code; and how to find and fix your mistakes using tricks professional programmers use.
Format: eBook / Videos
Access: Visit the eBook link above, you will be prompted to enter your “Academic email” (use your @illinois) address to gain access to the University’s subscription.
Note: To access the companion videos, visit this link.

Description: Provides an overview of the installation process, basic Python syntax, and an example of how to construct and run a simple Python program. Learn to work with dates and times, read and write files, and retrieve and parse HTML, JSON, and XML data from the web.
Format: Videos / Exercises
Length: 2h 11m
Level: Beginner
Access: See instructions for accessing Lynda.com