Coursera
Python for Everybody Specialization
Python for Everybody Specialization is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Python. It is structured in 5 modules with 5 stated learning outcomes, over 2 months. It costs ₹3,999, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 280.6K ratings on Coursera, with 2M enrolled.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 2 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Charles Severance |
| Rating | 4.8★ (280.6K reviews) |
| Learners | 2M |
| Price | ₹3,999 |
About this course
Python for Everybody is the best-known beginner path into programming, taught by Dr. Charles Severance (“Dr. Chuck”) at the University of Michigan. Across five courses you go from installing Python to building small web-scraping and database apps — no prior coding needed.
Who it’s for
Complete beginners, career switchers, and anyone in data/analytics who needs Python fundamentals. If you already know the basics, a faster bootcamp may suit you better.
What makes it stand out
- Genuinely beginner-paced, with a patient, well-loved instructor
- Free to audit — you only pay for the certificate
- Covers data structures, web APIs and SQL, not just syntax
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 2 months.
Module 1 · Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
Module 2 · Python Data Structures
Module 3 · Using Python to Access Web Data
Module 4 · Using Databases with Python
Module 5 · Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 280.6K learners on Coursera (checked 11 Aug 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Python for Everybody Specialization This |
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4.8★ | ₹3,999 | 2 months | Most popular — 2M learners |
| Python Data Structures |
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4.9★ | Check price | 19h 50m | Highest rated (4.9★ from 97.3K reviews) |
| AI Python for Beginners |
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| Crash Course on Python |
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Common questions
Is Python for Everybody good for absolute beginners?
Yes — it assumes no programming background and is one of the most beginner-friendly courses available, with 2M+ learners.
Is Python for Everybody free?
You can audit all course content for free; a shareable certificate requires the paid Coursera subscription.
How long does Python for Everybody take?
About 2 months at 10 hours per week for the full 5-course specialization.