Python Course reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 135 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Python Course brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/learnpython, r/sysadmin, r/PythonLearning, r/learnprogramming, r/PakistaniTech. Top-rated brands include Udemy (4.4/5), Angela Yu (4.2/5), Automate the Boring Stuff (4.3/5).

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Reviews135
Subreddits19
Posts35
Brands66
Products66
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#1

Udemy

4.4
(12)
"I highly recommend this course. It was a very good start to programming after I struggled with many courses."
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"100 days by Dr Angela Yu + Complete Python Developer by Andrei Neagoie < 30 bucks is instantly affordable."
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"My favorite is The Modern Python 3 Bootcamp by Colt Steele. Colt is my favorite instructor on Udemy, and I tend to select his courses."
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"An excellent course for beginners to learn coding in 100 days."
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"An excellent course for beginners to learn coding in 100 days."
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"My own Python and Data Science course that assumes no prior experience are all great resources."
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"I also have a course on Python and Data Science that starts from scratch and doesn’t expect any programming experience."
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"I also have a nice course focusing on Python and Data Science which starts from scratch and assumes no programming background"
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"The Udemy 100 days of code is probably right for you."
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"I dont have a specific one in mind, but im sure there are some in Udemy."
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#2

Angela Yu

4.2
(9)
"High quality and an amazing instructor, she does recommend an second screen or device to follow along."
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"I paid 10e for angela and ibe been grinding it for 3 months. Good value."
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"I did buy and finish Angela Yu's 100 days of python."
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"Angela Yu's 100 days of python Udemy course as well. Projects are so good, sometimes in some projects, it may take days to find solution, if you are a beginner."
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"I recommend Angela Yu's 100 days of python Udemy course as well. Projects are so good, sometimes in some projects, it may take days to find solution, if you are a beginner."
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"Best as i can see to have fun while coding go to udemy / dr angela yu"
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"Angela's course has a good bunch of web Dev."
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"I'm enjoying Angela's. I've started many others before but this one works for me so far."
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"Angela Yu course it pretty friendly, I'm at day 58 at the moment."
#3

Automate the Boring Stuff

4.3
(6)
"Automate The Boring Stuff got me started and hooked."
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"A great resource for learning automation."
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"Learn from this beautiful book/course."
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"[Automate the Boring Stuff with Python] and similar books might be useful for you."
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"I recommend 'automate the boring stuff' as a baseli"
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"Automate the boring stuff is a good intro into doing actual admin things and not just dev."
#4

CS50

4.2
(6)
"You should really be looking at the [full 10-week course] which includes problem sets and projects."
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"You might be better off taking the [CS50 Web course] which covers JavaScript + Python (Django)."
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"Or CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python <--- Free"
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"[CS50's introduction to programming with python]"
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"Cs50 python"
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"I wouldn't waste money on udemy when you have cs50 python free course"
#5

University of Helsinki

4.8
(5)
"University of Helsinki’s MOOC has a great text-based course"
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"University of Helsinki (MOOC) has a really good text-based online course"
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"Hands down https://www.mooc.fi/en/study-modules/#programming - along with cs50"
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"The University of Helsinki course is a great online text-based course"
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"I recommend the MOOC from University of Helsinki, or Python for Everyone."
#6

No specific product

4.0
(6)
"Recommended for its numerous exercises."
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"Offers a good structure for learning."
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"Free course that is effective."
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"Great resource for learning Python."
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"Decent course with good content."
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"Provides numerous exercises."
#7

Python

4.6
(5)
"The best course is using python. Yes, solve real world problems with python."
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"Dive in Python is a must, but if you want to start from scratch try 'Fundamentals'."
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"Fred Baptiste is GOLD."
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"Seeing a lot of jobs looking for Python and SQL."
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"Angela Yu is ok but Fred takes your Python to another level."
#8

Coursera

4.6
(5)
"Coursera's MIT python course"
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"One of the best courses available."
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"Great course for learning data science with Python, especially with financial aid options."
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"Coursera offers several courses specifically designed to teach Python for data analysis."
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"Dr Chuck's python courses on coursera are good. You can audit the courses for free."
#9

Python Crash Course

4.4
(5)
"I would recommend the book Python Crash Course."
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"Was Python crash course for me."
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"Python crash course though. Is real good"
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"Python crash course 3rd edition"
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"Google's Python Crash Course. These provide a solid foundation with hands-on exercises."
#10

YouTube

4.4
(5)
"YouTube is your friend for things like this. Full, comprehensive courses and follow alongs for free."
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"AntCGI on youtube. https://youtube.com/@antCGi?si=u_tZI996Q1fCHh5C"
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"An excellent quick start guide for those new to Python."
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"A great introductory course that covers the basics of Python in a concise manner."
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"Excellent resource for quick learning of key data analysis concepts."
#11

Al Sweigart

4.3
(3)
"The book "Automate the Boring Stuff" is nice"
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"Automate the boring things recommended on another subreddit and it was on sale so I figured I’d start there"
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"Automate the boring things: lots of examples"
#12

Zed Shaw

3.7
(3)
"Im finding “Learn Python The Hard Way” great"
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"I've built a career on Zed Shaw's _Learn Code The Hard Way_ books. I highly recommend them."
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"Python the hard way: assumes you're not meganoob."
#13

Reddit

5.0
(2)
"Check FAQ's and wiki's before you ask, see https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpython/wiki/index/#wiki_new_to_python.3F for a section on recommended resources."
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"Have you checked the [LearnPython subreddit wiki](https://reddit.com/r/learnpython/w/index), which includes detailed guidance on learning Programming / Python, including links to lots of learning material?"
#14

University of Michigan

5.0
(2)
"For a beginner-friendly Python course, check out Python for Everybody' (Coursera)"
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"Python for Everybody (PY4E.com and also Coursera). Completely free and and an excellent teacher."
#15

CS50P

5.0
(2)
"Also check out cs50p."
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"Personally, I recommend Mosh's python course. It is well structured and his explanations are really easy to understand."
#16

Harvard University

5.0
(2)
"Just do the free Cs50p, and cs50w and cs50x courses."
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"Cs50 available on YouTube for free"
#17

Kaggle

4.5
(2)
"Kaggle.com/learn"
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"Kaggle provides additional hands-on practice and real-world applications."
#18

Codecademy

4.5
(2)
"Codecademy offers a free Python course that allows you to analyze Taylor Swift lyrics, which is both fun and educational!"
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"I used codeacademy. I needed a structure to get the concepts faster."
#19

Exercism

4.0
(2)
"What about Exercism? https://exercism.org/tracks/python"
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"Exercism is awesome."
#20

Harvard

4.0
(2)
"Harvard’s CS50p is a beginner-friendly Python course (pace is a little slow)"
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"Harvard CS50p is a gentle introduction to Python"
#21

TheNewBoston

4.0
(2)
"Thenewboston and corey schafer."
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"The YouTube channel thenewboston was my go to for a long time."
#22

Boot.dev

4.0
(2)
"I am digging boot.dev"
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"I been using Boot.dev and practicing on leetcode.com"
#23

Ardit Sulce

2.5
(2)
"Ardit Sulce's course is great."
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"Don't buy Ardit Sulce's. His understanding of the English language is all but impossible to follow."
#24

MOOC

5.0
(1)
"Just do the MOOC [Python Programming 2024] and additional exercises on [Exercism]."
#25

100 Days of Code

5.0
(1)
"100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp."
#26

Helsinki University

5.0
(1)
"I'd add in the Helsinki University MOOC"
#27

Andrei Neagoie

5.0
(1)
"Andrei Neagoie's Complete Python Developer."
#28

HarvardX

5.0
(1)
"Harvardx"
#29

Berkeley

5.0
(1)
"Berkley has one too I'm fairly sure"
#30

Arian Codes

5.0
(1)
"Arian Codes free YouTube or you can pay him if you like. 10/10"
#31

Python Course for Beginners

5.0
(1)
"Hey that’s fun I did the same yesterday, I wanted a course for fast learning beginners with real life automation projects for a Mac user with some humor."
#32

Mosh

5.0
(1)
"Personally, I recommend Mosh's python course. It is well structured and his explanations are really easy to understand."
#33

MOOC Python Programming

5.0
(1)
"I would suggest a free, purely textual, extremely practice heavy course: MOOC [/Python Programming 2023](https://programming-23.mooc.fi) from the University of Helsinki."
#34

Python for Everybody

5.0
(1)
"This is available as well if you're interested - [https://www.py4e.com/](https://www.py4e.com/) with a course on Coursera with certifications too."
#35

The Complete Python Bootcamp

5.0
(1)
"[The Complete Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python](https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/) He also has a good data science course on Udemy too."
#36

Python Developer - Zero to Mastery

5.0
(1)
"I've started a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying this one: [python developer - zero to mastery - udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-developer-zero-to-mastery/) The instructor is really good and manage well to keep our attention."
#37

FreeCodeCamp

5.0
(1)
"Free code camp."
#38

Pandas

5.0
(1)
"Strongly recommend!!!"
#39

Google Data Analysis Courses

5.0
(1)
"Google has free courses related to data analysis I don't think there is a better course"
#40

BroCode

5.0
(1)
"So far its 10/10. Much better than the course I paid for."
#41

Natenka

5.0
(1)
"An excellent resource for networking engineers looking to learn Python."
#42

Corey Schafer

5.0
(1)
"Concise and easy to follow!"
#43

PIAIC

5.0
(1)
"Amazing beginner to intermediate lectures."
#44

MIT

5.0
(1)
"The new MIT python course is really complete and it teaches your CS foundations."
#45

Crookshanks Academy

5.0
(1)
"The course is short and provides a hands-on internship that is a good learning experience."
#46

Kirk Byers

5.0
(1)
"Kirk Byers has a number of courses on automating network pieces using Python."
#47

Data Camp

5.0
(1)
"Their platform is, learn by doing."
#48

Invent with Python

5.0
(1)
"Great discounts available for the ebook."
#49

deeplearning.ai

4.0
(1)
"AI python for Beginners from deeplearning.ai"
#50

CodingBat

4.0
(1)
"I recommend CodingBat for basic practice."
#51

Zero to Knowing Python

4.0
(1)
"Try Zero to Knowing Python, can help you build real projects step by step."
#52

Mimo

4.0
(1)
"Mimo app for the basics. It’s free."
#53

Programming with Mosh

4.0
(1)
"I would like to second the first link “Programming with Mosh.” I used Programming with Mosh on YouTube."
#54

Zero to Mastery

4.0
(1)
"I went and got the zero to mastery yearly subscription, which gave me access"
#55

University

4.0
(1)
"Just take a data science class offered at your university."
#56

Socratika

4.0
(1)
"Socratika."
#57

W3Schools

4.0
(1)
"Try w3 school, i already have the angela Yu course and its great!"
#58

Rigging Dojo

4.0
(1)
"There is also Rigging Dojo that offers both online courses and direct apprenticeships"
#59

Cisco

4.0
(1)
"Skills for all from cisco is a great resource"
#60

TryHackMe

4.0
(1)
"There is a python for basics and Python for penetration testing in THM."
#61

NUMPY and PANDAS

4.0
(1)
"NUMPY and PANDAS are two great tools you could learn."
#62

EdX

4.0
(1)
"Edx has some great free courses as well"
#63

Bro Code

4.0
(1)
"If you know nothing about python, I’d watch https://youtu.be/XKHEtdqhLK8 Bro Code free course."
#64

ComputerProgramming.art

3.0
(1)
"Try mine, it‘s free :-)"
#65

Coacho.ai

3.0
(1)
"You can try Coacho.ai which a personal AI tutor for Tech Roles."
#66

Real Python

3.0
(1)
"Real Python looks good – I really like all their ***free*** material."

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