What you'll learn
- Write and run your first Python programs
- Understand Python data types (without the confusion)
- Use variables, expressions, and statements correctly
- Work confidently with numbers and math helpers
- Master strings: formatting, indexing, and escapes
- Handle type conversions like a pro
- Apply operator precedence (and stop getting weird results)
- Build beginner-friendly logic with booleans
In this course you’ll go from “what is Python?” to writing real code you understand. Set up your workflow, learn the rules that trip beginners up, and practice the essentials, so you can read, write, and debug Python without the guesswork.
You’ll start with the big picture...what programming is, why Python is so popular, and how to actually run Python code using an interpreter. Then we get practical: data types, numbers, variables, and the rules behind expressions, statements, and operator precedence.
From there you’ll level up your everyday Python skills with strings (formatting, indexing, escape sequences), type conversion, built-in functions, and booleans. Plus all along the way you’ll reinforce what you learn with quick exercises so that it sticks.
By the end, you'll have fallen in love with Python and be able to use your new skills to start doing and building awesome things!
Wait... What's a Byte?
Bytes are shorter courses that allow you to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a single day!
Learning is hard. And sometimes you just need a quick learning fix, right? To learn something awesome, interesting, and relevant to your career goals.
That's why we've created Bytes.
What Else Should I Know?
By becoming a ZTM member you'll not only get access to all our courses, bytes, and projects.
But you’ll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.
Most importantly, you'll be learning from an industry professional (Andrei) that has actual real-world experience with Python. He teaches you the exact information he has used in his roles.
Join 1,000s of Zero To Mastery graduates that have gotten hired and are now working at companies like Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, JP Morgan, Facebook, Shopify + other top tech companies.
They come from all different backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Many even started as complete beginners.
So there's no reason it can't be you too.
And you have nothing to lose. Because you can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.
I'm a proud lifetime ZTM member. It's changed the trajectory of my life. The projects I built from ZTM courses made me stand out as the #1 candidate and landed me the job. Thanks to Andrei, Yihua, and the entire ZTM team, instructors, and community.
Who You Will Learn With
You're getting more than just a course
Our instructors, TAs, Mentors, Alumni, and fellow students go above and beyond to help guide you and ensure you're on the right path to achieve your goals. Our private ZTM Discord server is a key factor in taking your skills, confidence and career to the next level.
