Free Self-Paced Course

Introduction to Computer Science with Python

11 Weeks · 216 Sections · Computer Science — Programming

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 11-week syllabus for learning Intro CS Python. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 216 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Intro CS Python textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

216

Sections

Self-Paced

Free

Always Free

Weekly Syllabus

1 Front Matter

2 Part I: Part I: Getting Started

3 Part II: Part II: Control Flow

4 Part III: Part III: Data

5 Part IV: Part IV: Building Robust Programs

6 Part V: Part V: Object-Oriented Programming

7 Part VI: Part VI: Algorithms and Data Structures

8 Part VII: Part VII: Real-World Python

9 Part VIII: Part VIII: Professional Practice

10 Part IX: Part IX: Capstones

11 Appendices

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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