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    Starting to code in Python
    Getting started with Python
    Complexity Intermediate Duration 50 - 60 min
    Interested in learning more about code? This module is a great way to introduce yourself to coding in Python. We start your coding journey at the beginning with getting yourself set up with all the basics. Captions are available on this Academy module. To activate captions, click the CC button on a video and select "English".
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    Presenter
    Ellie Sleightholm
    Ellie Sleightholm
    Code of the Future, Founder
    Ellie is the founder of Code of the Future platform which encourages and educates individuals to pursue a career in technology. She has over 50,000 followers on Instagram and over 3,000 subscribers on YouTube, you can find more from Code of the Future here: https://www.youtube.com/c/CodeoftheFuture/
    Ellie is the founder of Code of the Future platform which encourages and educates individuals to pursue a career in technology. She has over 50,000 followers on Instagram and over 3,000 subscribers on YouTube, you can find more from Code of the Future here: https://www.youtube.com/c/CodeoftheFuture/
    Lessons in this module
    2
    1. What is Python?
    Ellie gives an overview of coding and introduces you to Python.
    4 - 5 minutes
    2
    2. Downloading and installing Python
    Now you know what Python is, it’s time to get started.
    9 - 10 minutes
    2
    3. PyCharm introduction & set up
    Following on from the previous lesson, in this video Ellie will take you through how to navigate PyCharm.
    10 - 11 minutes
    2
    4. Ensuring Python 3 interpreter
    A quick how-to on how to ensure you’re coding in Python 3.
    3 - 4 minutes
    2
    5. Learning the basics of Python
    The final lesson of the module will give you a comprehensive understanding on the basics of Python.
    27 - 28 minutes
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