Learn Python: 2
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Learn Python: 2
This course is part of Learn Python Specialization
Instructor: Olof Paulson
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What you'll learn
Write Python functions and call functions with parameters and return values.
Use conditional statements to guide program logic.
Implement loops to automate repetitive tasks efficiently.
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Get ready to strengthen your Python programming skills through a focused exploration of functions, conditionals, and loops!
This course is designed to solidify your understanding of essential programming concepts and boost your confidence in applying them to real-world problems. You'll work through exercises on calling functions, setting parameters, and using return statements to control flow. As you explore comparisons, Boolean logic, and conditionals, youβll also gain the skills to make your code dynamic and responsive. Additionally, you'll learn the power of loops and how to use them for efficient iteration, enhanced with hands-on exercises. By the end of this course, you'll have a robust foundation in Python functions, conditionals, and loops, equipping you to tackle more complex programming challenges.
Learn to utilize functions, conditionals, and loops in Python to build dynamic and responsive programs.
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1 assignment15 plugins
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Python functions and loops quizβ’30 minutes
15 pluginsβ’Total 83 minutes
- Welcome to interactive lessons!β’1 minute
- Functions - Calling , parameters, arguments, defaultsβ’7 minutes
- Functions - Exerciseβ’4 minutes
- Functions - Named Notationβ’3 minutes
- Return statementsβ’4 minutes
- Comparisons and Booleansβ’5 minutes
- Conditionals: If , Else, Elifβ’6 minutes
- If/Elif /Else - Exerciseβ’7 minutes
- Conditionals - Exercise improveβ’5 minutes
- While Loopsβ’6 minutes
- While Loops - Exerciseβ’9 minutes
- For Loops and nestingβ’8 minutes
- For loops - Exerciseβ’5 minutes
- Enumerate This!β’6 minutes
- Sort() and Sorted()β’7 minutes
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Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
I really like the thorough and easily understood method that Olaf uses!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
fundamentals explained clearly, with hands-on exercise to test your understanding. fits developers want to boost the basics.
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