Introduction to Programming, MOOC, Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of programming in the popular Python programming language through practical exercises.

Online teaching

11.1.2026 - 31.8.2026

5 cr

OnlineParticipation in teaching

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11.1.2026 - 31.8.2026

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Description

OU: Participation in teaching, Introduction to Programming

Working methods

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See the lecture, support and exam schedule in the MOOC online learning environment.

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Dates

11.1.2026 - 31.8.2026

Fields

Information and communication technologies

Languages of instruction

English

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Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of programming in the popular Python programming language through practical exercises.

Take your first steps into programming with Python. The focus of the course is on programming, and you will learn how to write programs and understand how they work. For example, the basics of algorithms, control structures, subprograms, object-oriented programming are covered.

The course is suitable to anyone who wants to learn programming. No prior programming experience is required.

The course is taught as a massive open online course (MOOC), where you study very independently.

Once you have completed the course, deepen your knowledge with the Advanced Course in Programming course.

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Organiser

Helsingin yliopisto

Teachers

Erkki Kaila, teacher in charge

Contact details

avoin-student@helsinki.fi