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15 of the best Python courses you can take for free this week

Kickstart a new career in coding without spending a penny.
By Joseph Green  on 
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TL;DR: A wide range of Python courses(opens in a new tab) are available for free on Udemy. Find some of the best examples here.


Python is a popular beginner-friendly option for anyone looking to take their first steps towards a career in coding. If you're interested in getting started, we can help.

You can find a wide range of beginner-friendly Python courses(opens in a new tab) for free on Udemy. That might sound too good to be true, but we wouldn't lie to you. We've gone ahead and checked out the entire range of free online coding and programming courses on Udemy, and lined up a selection of standout free options to give you a gentle push in the right direction.

These are the best Python courses you can take for free:

We know you must be looking for a catch. It's true that these free courses do not include things like a certificate of completion or direct messaging with the instructor, but that shouldn't stop you from enrolling. You can still learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all the video content, so what's stopping you?

If you insist on needing a certificate of completion to stick on your CV, you can upgrade for a small fee.

Find the best free online Python courses(opens in a new tab) on Udemy.

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