Python - as a programming language for web development - has consistently been the most popular and the most demanded language, also applied in data science, networks, machine learning, database development, gaming, etc. Those who want to master it sooner or later end up on Udemy looking for suitable courses.
To select the best Python courses for you, we applied several criteria:
- For beginners and intermediaries,
- Tailored for web development specifically,
- English language primary as the global and uniform way of communication in coding,
- Resources available: videos, articles, exercises, tests, etc.
- Affordable pricing,
- Verified and trusted authors/vendors with good track record,
- Certificate of completion available.
After careful and time-consuming examination we ended up with 25 online Python courses. First, here is the brief summary with basic information, split in two parts.
Part 1: Courses author information
| Course | Author/Company | Location | Profile | Youtube | |
| 1 | Colt Steele (Galvanize, Udacity) | USA | |||
| 2 | Charles Severance | USA | |||
| 3 | Dhhyey Desai | UK | https://www.educative.io/courses/a-guide-to-pyqt6-for-beginners | ||
| 4 | Educative | USA | https://www.educative.io/courses/learn-to-code-python-for-absolute-beginners | ||
| 5 | Fred Baptiste (Arctic Wolf, CNN) | USA | |||
| 6 | Jose Salvatierra (Teclado) | Scotland | |||
| 7 | Python with examples | Ardit Sulce (PythonHow) | Germany | ||
| 8 | Django - websites with Python | Nick Walter (Zappy Code) | USA | ||
| 9 | Python OOP for beginners | Estefania Navone (freeCodeCamp) | Spain | ||
| 10 | Certified entry-level Python | Adrian Wiech (Udemy) | Poland | ||
| 11 | 40 Python programs | Michael Eramo (The Art of Doing) | USA | ||
| 12 | Solving scientific projects | Mike Cohen (Sincxpress) | USA | ||
| 13 | Learn Python with games | Christian Koch (Clear Code) | UK | ||
| 14 | Python in a week | Andreas Exadaktylos (Mellon Training) | Greece | ||
| 15 | Python for algorithmic trading | Alexander Hagmann (Udemy) | Germany | ||
| 16 | Anyone can code | Matt Bohn (Scale the Cloud) | USA | ||
| 17 | Python mega course | Bluelime Learning Solutions | UK | ||
| 18 | Python and Javascript bundle | John Elder (Codemy) | USA | ||
| 19 | Python 3 for beginners | Steve McDonald, Alex Sheppert | USA | ||
| 20 | 10 projects from scratch | Bluelime Learning Solutions | UK | ||
| 21 | GUIs with Tkinter | Michael Eramo (NY) | USA | ||
| 22 | Google Career Certificates | USA | |||
| 23 | Meta | USA | |||
| 24 | Data visualisation with Python | Richard Muir (SlashData) | Spain | ||
| 25 | Step by step Python 3 | Edouard Renard (Robotics) | France | ||
| 26 | For absolute beginners | Mark Winterbottom, Brooke Rutherford | UK | ||
| 27 | From beginner to expert | Arkadiusz Włodarczyk (Packt) | Poland | ||
| 28 | Hello Python | Rob Merrill (LearningFuze) | USA | ||
| 29 | Data analysis library | Ted Petrou (Dunder Data) | USA | ||
| 30 | Python for business analysis | Todd Hanford (JobVyne) | USA |
Part 2: Courses details, structure and price
| Course | Level | Rating (0-10) | Duration (hours) | Lectures | Price | Students | |
| 1 | Beginner | 10 | 30 | 377 | $75 | 110,000 | |
| 2 | Programming for Everybody | Beginner | 10 | 19 | 40 | $50 | 2,800,000 |
| 3 | PyQt6 for Beginners | Beginner | 9 | 15 | 56 | $35 | 10,000 |
| 4 | Python for Absolute Beginners | Beginner | 8 | 8 | 36 | $35 | 25,000 |
| 5 | Intermediate | 10 | 46 | 162 | $85 | 50,000 | |
| 6 | Intermediate | 9 | 12 | 123 | $75 | 113,000 | |
| 7 | Python with examples | Beginner | 8 | 5 | 84 | $85 | 95,000 |
| 8 | Django - websites with Python | Beginner | 8 | 7 | 78 | $65 | 17,000 |
| 9 | Python OOP for beginners | Beginner | 9 | 18 | 283 | $99 | 15,000 |
| 10 | Certified entry-level Python | Beginner | 8 | 4 | 74 | $75 | 13,000 |
| 11 | 40 Python programs | Beginner | 9 | 28 | 157 | $65 | 75,000 |
| 12 | Solving scientific projects | Beginner | 9 | 37 | 175 | $90 | 9,000 |
| 13 | Learn Python with games | Beginner | 8 | 27 | 142 | $65 | 5,000 |
| 14 | Python in a week | Beginner | 7 | 9 | 119 | $70 | 4,000 |
| 15 | Python for algorithmic trading | Intermediate | 9 | 13 | 166 | $110 | 11,000 |
| 16 | Anyone can code | Beginner | 10 | 12 | 163 | $75 | 10,000 |
| 17 | Python mega course | Beginner | 10 | 33 | 321 | $55 | 27,000 |
| 18 | Python and Javascript bundle | Beginner | 7 | 4 | 55 | $20 | 10,000 |
| 19 | Python 3 for beginners | Beginner | 8 | 3 | 31 | $20 | 37,000 |
| 20 | 10 projects from scratch | Beginner | 8 | 7 | 74 | $20 | 35,000 |
| 21 | GUIs with Tkinter | Beginner | 8 | 15 | 65 | $95 | 31,000 |
| 22 | Get Started with Python | 9 | 30 | 50 | $40 | 17,000 | |
| 23 | Programming in Python | 9 | 44 | 66 | $50 | 45,000 | |
| 24 | Data visualisation with Python | Intermediate | 6 | 23 | 143 | $20 | 3,000 |
| 25 | Step by step Python 3 | Beginner | 7 | 4 | 54 | $20 | 1,000 |
| 26 | For absolute beginners | Beginner | 7 | 14 | 102 | $75 | 1,000 |
| 27 | From beginner to expert | Beginner | 8 | 20 | 144 | $75 | 1,000 |
| 28 | Hello Python | Beginner | 7 | 6 | 102 | $20 | 1,000 |
| 29 | Data analysis library | Intermediate | 8 | 8 | 57 | $20 | 8,000 |
| 30 | Python for business analysis | Intermediate | 7 | 21 | 119 | $50 | 1,000 |
View the full table with more data here, and now let's proceed with a little bit more details.
01: Modern Python 3 Bootcamp
Python coding fundamentals and interactive materials, i.e. 200 exercises and quizzes along the way, from Colt Steele, a California-based web developer and instructor whose graduates end up at Google, Salesforce, Square, etc. In 30 hours total you can learn Mac/Windows Python setup basics, all the fundamentals and logic, and then move on to practical tasks such as make HTTP requests to APIs, write functions/decorators/iterators, work with Lambdas, build simple games, etc.
02: Programming for Everybody
If you look beyond Udemy, there are plenty of platforms with online Python courses as well, for sure. For instance, Coursera, where among over 150 tutor programs the University of Michigan offers a modern and comprehensive course to get started with Python, all in 5 chapters according to Python basics. It is led by Dr.Charles Severance who is a professor and author of many books.
03: A Guide to PyQt6 for Beginners
Another example is the Educative.io website where hundreds of interactive programming courses are gathered for a monthly fee according to one of three available plans: monthly, yearly or 2-year subscription. One of top Python courses there is this one by Dhhyey Desai, a UK-based Google certified Python expert. It is solely focused on PyQt6, a special set of Python; widgets, dialog boxes, layouts and creating applications with it.
04: Learn to code: Python for absolute beginners
Educative.io also has their own courses, including Python such as this one, with 36 lessons totaling 8 hours of material, as well as quizzes and real-world challenges for students (calculating distance, arithmetic sequence, anagrams, flowcharts, etc.). All the basics covered too obviously, i.e. variables, conditional statements, loops, strings, lists.
05: Python 3 (Functional)
46 hours of on-demand video and 172 downloadable resources with full lifetime access is what you'll end up with in terms of materials. In regards to knowledge and skills, here Fred Baptiste is sharing data on Python fundamentals, e.g. variables, memory, namespaces, numerical data types (booleans, integers, floats, decimals, fractions), functions, lambdas, filters, partials, decorators and much more. Basic entry-level knowledge of Python is required to start.
06: REST APIs with Flask
Jose Salvatierra, the founder of Teclado programming training platform, teaches students to develop REST APIs with Python and additional tools/frameworks including Flask, Docker, Flask-Smorest. Separate lecture sections on each framework and database - all software provided for no extra charge. Jose's expertise could be very useful to answer questions from adjacent technologies like React, Angular, UNIX, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.
07: Python with examples
A shorter but to-the-point course with practical examples and assignments nicely suitable for full novices in Python. Learn all the basics from scratch: variables, functions, conditionals, loops, text processing, etc.; and then solidify the knowledge with 20 coding exercises, including creating command-line application, desktop app, standalone app for Windows, Mac, Linux, web application for browsers. The author, Ardit Sulce, is the founder of PythonHow and is an Udemy associate.
08: Django - websites with Python
A Swift programmer and later a full-time online instructor in Swift, Django, Kotlin, Python, HTML and more, Nick Walter from Zappy Code is offering a practical programme to learn Python for web development specifically. It contains such vital sections as learning Django and other Python frameworks, applying Bootstrap 4 to build websites, creating a personal portfolio of projects, publishing websites with Python Anywhere, setting up databases, creating a random password generator and much more. Definitely worth the money.
09: Python OOP for beginners
A bit pricier than others on the list, yet the course by Estefania Cassingena Navone, a web developer from Spain involved with FreeCodeCamp and Udemy Business, is a well-structured program with step-by-step lectures also including projects, exercises, diagrams, etc. Its focus is specifically on OOP, or object oriented programming, for beginners, and along with all the theory you get all the videos and plenty of downloadable materials.
10: Certified entry-level Python
Concise, based on practice and reasonably priced - is the way to describe a 4-hour-total Python course by Adrian Wiech, the active developer on Python and Java from Poland. Yet the main unique feature here is practical preparation for the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer exam (PCEP), an international standard. Practice coding skills in 5 sections, each one for a specific exam block, solve a quiz at the end of each section, and go through a mock PCEP exam at the very end. 10 coding exercises in total and 1 practice test.
11: 40 Python programs
157 lectures, or 28 hours of material, from Michael Eramo, the Physics/Computer Science/Mathematics teacher involved in the New York State Master Teacher Program. From all the fundamental concepts of programming suitable for other languages too besides Python, to solving real-life practical tasks and writing own programs, e.g. counter app, conversion app, multiplication app, etc. All with guidance and completed code.
12: Solving scientific projects
Scientific programming, data visualization, modeling, regular expressions, spectral analysis, filtering, data clustering, gradient descent, text processing and more practical applications can be learned in the course by Mike Cohen. In terms of materials, this includes 37 hours of video, 15 coding exercises, 4 articles and 2 downloadable resources. Strong emphasis is made on data and data processing, functions and visualization. A Q&A section is also present which is a rare feature among Python online courses.
13: Learn Python with games
Christian Koch, a UK-based lecturer of programming, math and economics, offers a 27-hour Python learning course with a twist: learn a programming language by making fun computer games, such as 2D shooters, arcades, etc. Along the way all the basic elements are covered and explained, e.g. data types (integers, strings, floats, booleans, lists, tuples), inheritance, code flow, functions, decorators, file handling. 130 videos and 60 downloadable materials.
14: Python in a week
Programming course for beginners on Python 3.9 (2021 edition) by the Greek computer scientist Andreas Exadaktylos. 8 hours of on-demand video and 8 coding exercises in 16 sections, taught, explained, reviewed and implemented. You'll learn numbers, strings, methods, lists, statements, loops, functions as well as how to deal with errors (debugging). Brief course to get the maximum in a short time, plus all videos are recorded in full HD 1080p.
15: Python for algorithmic trading
Now we have a peculiar and technical program for those who already know the basics of Python. This is how to use technical analysis for trading, which contains various trading strategies with Python, converting indicators into trading strategies, back and forward tests, interactive charts, visualizations, loading financial data, as well as learning trading data/strategies, e.g. simple moving average, exponential moving average, convergence/divergence, relative strength index, etc. The priciest course but worth the money.
16: Anyone can code
For beginners and kids, as young as 5-graders, "Anyone can code" by Matt Bohn from Texas University has nothing but positive reviews. Videos are step-by-step guides, also entertaining having in mind the specific target audience, thus learning core programming skills through fun examples and challenges. These are colorful 2D graphics, arcade style games, sound effects, etc. Total duration is 12 hours.
17: Python mega course
From smaller scale to larger scale, here we have an extensive 33-hour, 300+ lecture course from Bluelime, who are working tirelessly on hundreds of programming courses and going in detail others cannot compete with. That said, surely attendees will get prepared information on Python specifics, including GUI applications, to-do apps, operators, data types, string methods, formatting, functions, decorators, control flow statements, modules, packages, exception errors, version control system, databases, and more. The only thing required is will and persistence.
18: Python and Javascript bundle
Improve your coding skills from beginner to intermediate/advanced in just a 4-hour course focused on Python and JavaScript together. Starting with basic concepts (string manipulation, variables, data types) the guide proceeds to intermediate topics such as loops, conditional statements, and even advanced topics in case of fast and successful progression (modules, functions, classes). The author, John Elder, teaches web development at an online code school Codemy in the US.
19: Python 3 for beginners
Starting with a ground-zero question "Why use Python", Alex Sheppert explains how Python is way simpler than any other programming languages and that's why it is so popular even for years to come. Teamed with Steve McDonald they guide you from installing Python, basic functionality, to producing a trail-type game and learning about loops and functions within it. The course is brief (2.5 hours) and one of the most affordable ones ($20).
20: 10 projects from scratch
One more course from Bluelime Learning Solutions academy, this one much concise (6 hours) compared to their Mega Course (33 hours), and is specifically designed for practical use - its main theme is learning to make applications such as a currency converter, an image slider, a digital clock, a media player, a random password generator, etc. In a calm soothing voice you'll get all the guidance to try to conduct the tasks as well as supervision and assistance until all is completed.
21: GUIs with Tkinter
Two Python courses from the same tutor in one list is not perfectly proper, but we can't help it in case with Michael Eramo from New York, who is offering yet another highly practical course - "10 Python GUIs with Tkinter" - as a part of his The Art of Doing global set of lectures. The goal is to teach building basic applications (notepad, conversion app, calculator) and their graphic interfaces with Python interface package Tkinter. In total, 65 sections for $95.
22: Get Started with Python by Google
It was surprising to find an official Python course by Google Career Certificates on Coursera, that is also 4.7/5 and 98% satisfaction rated. The latter part is not that uncommon for obvious reasons though. So clearly, it would be valuable to complete the seven chapters, acquire the data science/analytics skills, and get a certificate from Google.
23: Programming in Python by Meta
Similarly, there's a beginner course by Meta corporation, which might be even more desirable to some students than the Google course. The Meta Professional Certificates is the program to educate and grant an opportunity for a high-growth career. In terms of contents, this is an intensive 44-hour dive into foundational programming with Python Syntax, OOP and all the major concepts.
24: Data visualization with Python
Richard Muir, the data analyst from the UK, presents a specific course looking at Python at an angle of data visualization. Instead of static charts this course teaches to produce interactive data visuals - in 12 chapters, 140 lectures, 27 hours of video content, and 11 quizzes. Chart types taught include lineplots, areaplots, scatterplots, bubbleplots, grouped bar charts, pie charts, etc. Yet there's a setback: the course was introduced and last updated in 2020.
25: Step by step Python 3
To counter the previous one, for a low price of $20 here we have a fresh 2023 Python 3 basics course with 4 hours to go through in 54 sections. In 4 levels, you'll study only practical data: Python IDE (PyCharm), variables, data types, lists, functions, conditions, loops, read files, OOP, etc. as well as tasks to build modules and programs. All in all, definitely a strong "learn-by-doing" course for Windows, Linux, and MacOS users.
26: For absolute beginners
Want to start from the very beginning having zero prior experience in coding? To get the ground-level programming knowledge, and Python is the perfect choice with this, you can try this course by Mark Winterbottom, the full-stack software engineer from the UK, who has been featured in Mashable, Daily Mail, TechCrunch, etc. With a positive attitude, PC and Internet connection (and don't forget $75 of course) students can learn about Python foundations, tools, syntax, packages, virtual environments, functions, modules, debugging and more.
27: From beginner to expert
Arkadiusz Włodarczyk, a programmer and educator from Poland, is here to assist you to get into Python from scratch, teaching and explaining in plain terms. If you don't mind the accent in spoken English language, within this course you can get into Python semantics, all the main elements, how to measure performance, how to handle files, as well as going through practical tasks and coding exercises.
28: Hello Python
If you seek a shorter introduction to Python, this introductory video guide totaling 5 hours is all about basic Python syntax and strictly just that. Therefore, a lower price, which is good news anytime. The structure is the introduction section first (numbers, errors, variables, strings), then a walkthrough on projects, functions, conditionals, loops, and finishing up with an appendix about HTML and CSS which is clearly a great bonus, and much needed in today's context.
29: Data analysis library
One of the most affordable ($17) courses for intermediate-level Python coders. Ted Petrou, the founder of Dunder Data, teaches the fundamentals of data science and in this brief program the goal is to build a data analysis library using Python language. From environment setup, data preparation, guiding students through visual representation techniques, basic methods, value counts, operators and tables. During each stage the task is to produce code that gradually adds functionality.
30: Python for business analysis
And finally yet another highly practical and down-to-earth course teaching how to leverage Python for business analysis. What you'll learn? Reading data from Excel and CSV files, transferring data into Python, analyzing data via code, creating charts. In terms of practical use, this could be applied for customer segmentation analysis, production bottleneck analysis, seasonality/trends/patterns, profit margins, return on investment (ROI) analysis. 10 sections and over 100 lectures total.
