Python programming for beginners – from scratch to building your first projects

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Python is one of the easiest and most in-demand programming languages in today's job market, used in artificial intelligence, data analysis, web development, and game development. As an IT teacher with experience in school teaching, I designed these lessons to be practical and interactive:

Programming basics (variables, conditions, loops)
Solve realistic exercises and small projects
A simplified approach perfectly suited for beginners with no prior experience.
Suitable for students who want support with their school curriculum (IGCSE/British/American) or anyone who wants to start programming from scratch

Extra information

It's recommended to bring a laptop with Python installed (Python + VS Code), and I will send a simplified installation link before the first session.

Location

Online from United Arab Emirates

About Me

Hello! I am an experienced Emirati teacher, currently working in schools in the UAE, and I love simplifying technical and scientific concepts for students from different backgrounds.

For me, programming isn't just about writing code—it's a logical way of thinking that benefits students in every aspect of their lives. I believe the best learning happens when students feel comfortable asking questions, so my approach is calm, patient, and gradual, especially with those who have absolutely no prior programming experience.

I prefer dealing with:

Complete beginners who want to start from scratch without complications
School students who need additional support in computer science/ICT
Anyone who likes to learn Python practically through real projects instead of memorizing it

Education

URBE UNIVERSITY - MIAMI FLORIDA - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - 2016
Computer and Information Engineer - Cisco System Certified CCNA - CCNP - Webmaster - Microsoft Essentials

Experience / Qualifications

10 years of experience teaching in UAE schools within the American and British curricula. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Engineering, a Diploma in Education, and an IELTS Academic certificate with a score of 7. Specializes in simplifying the basics of programming and the Python language for students of different ages and levels.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

Arabic

English

Spanish

Skills

Computer science

Python

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

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This popularity means that Python is constantly evolving. It offers a wide range of tools and libraries, which are free and very varied.

As an aeronautical engineer, I like to share my knowledge and derive satisfaction from it by teaching and motivating others.

I'm used to working with people of different ages. I believe in the importance of segmenting learning, visualizing progress, setting concrete goals and practicing regularly.

Beyond these general principles, there is no magic rule or method. Some approaches work with some students but not with others. Adaptation to individual needs is therefore the main objective of private lessons. So I will do my best to find what motivates and helps my student.

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As a Franco-Belgian management teacher, I give Excel lessons with passion!
Whether remotely or face-to-face, I offer many examples and exercises to accompany you.
I travel without problem throughout the region of Brussels and its surroundings, for lessons of at least 2 hours. For France, courses are only given remotely.

Here are some key words that will be covered in my classes:
Scenario analysis, Year, Rounding, Today, Bdnb, Bdnbval, Bdsum, Search, Column, Copy/paste in values, Copy/paste with transposition, Consolidation, Date, Datedif, Determat, Dollar, Right, Righterg, Equiv, Esterror, Estna, Frequency, Filter (simple and advanced), Format of cells, Left, Large.Value, Printing of documents, Index, Indirect, Inversemat, Day, Weekday, Line, Matrix, Max, Maxa, Max.Si, Min , Mina, Mina.If, Formatting of cells and ranges, Month, Average, Average.If, Nb, Nb.If, Nbval, Naming of cells and ranges, No, Small.value, Product, Productmat, Protection of cells, Lookup (Lookup), Lookupv (VLookup), Lookuph (HLookup), If (If), If.Not.Disp, If.Conditions, Iferror, Sum, Sumproduct, Sum.If, Sum.If.Set, Substitute , Pivot tables, Sorting, Cell locking

Do not hesitate to contact me to organize your lessons according to your needs and availability. Together, we will develop your Excel skills in an efficient and personalized way.

Amin

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Are you a university student, engineer, or professional who needs to actually use data — not just learn theory about it?
This course is built around real problems and real code. We skip the textbook formulas and go straight to applying statistics and data science the way professionals do: with Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib) and R (RStudio).
What we cover, adapted to your level and goals:
- Descriptive and inferential statistics (the ones that actually matter)
- Data cleaning, exploration, and visualization
- Regression, classification, and intro to machine learning
- Time series and forecasting basics
- R for statistical analysis and academic research

Who this is for:
- University students in statistics, economics, engineering, or biology
- Professionals wanting to move into data analysis or data science
- Researchers who need to process and present data properly

I use Python and R professionally as a working engineer — everything I teach comes from real application, not just academic exercises.

Florian

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Experienced and patient teacher of logic for computer science.

I have taught logic, formal languages and automata theory to undergraduates for six years. My tutoring is adapted to the student's level and goals. Whether you need to learn logic for your studies, or you would simply like to know more about the subject, I will be more than happy to help you improve your understanding and skills.

Logic
The sciences presuppose a certain standard of rationality. An ability to distinguish between correct reasoning and claims that do not follow from the assumptions. In this class we study the basic principles of logic and apply mathematical techniques to the study thereof.
Topics include:
Propositional and Predicate Logic
Syntax and semantics
Natural deduction
Semantic tableaux
Correctness and soundness
Completeness

Formal languages and automata
A formal language is an abstraction of general characteristics of programming languages. Such a languages consists of a set of symbols together with some rules to determine whether a string made up out of those symbols is a member of the language.

Topics include:
Regular languages, context-free languages
Finite automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines
Regular expressions
Regular grammar, context-sensitive grammar
Pumping lemmas for regular and context-free languages

Vincent

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With over seven years of experience in teaching Computer Science & Information Technology (ICT), I have developed a strong expertise in delivering high-quality education across multiple internationally recognized curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels, O-Levels, and Checkpoint. My passion lies in equipping students with coding, cybersecurity, and digital literacy skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the digital world.

Expertise & Teaching Areas:
✅ Programming & Software Development: Python, Java, C++
✅ Cybersecurity: Ethical hacking, data protection, network security
✅ Digital Literacy: ICT applications, online safety, cloud computing
✅ Data Science & AI: Data analysis, machine learning fundamentals
✅ Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Curriculum & Pedagogical Experience:
🔹 Cambridge IGCSE & GCSE ICT & Computer Science – Teaching core and extended syllabi, focusing on programming logic, databases, and networking.
🔹 Cambridge A-Levels & O-Levels Computer Science – Preparing students for advanced computing concepts, problem-solving, and algorithm development.
🔹 Cambridge Checkpoint ICT – Building foundational skills in digital technology and computer applications.

Professional Impact:
📌 Mentored students to achieve top grades in Cambridge ICT & Computer Science exams.
📌 Developed interactive lesson plans integrating real-world applications of technology.
📌 Conducted coding boot camps and cybersecurity workshops to enhance practical learning.
📌 Guided students in project-based learning, including app development and website design.

With a strong commitment to student-centered learning and technological innovation, I am dedicated to shaping future tech leaders and empowering learners with skills relevant to careers in technology, data science, and software development.

Hayat

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This course is designed for anyone interested in learning data science using Python. It provides a hands-on introduction to fundamental data analysis tools such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and seaborn. You'll learn how to manipulate datasets, create visualizations, and lay the foundations for statistical analysis and machine learning.

The course combines theory and practical exercises for effective, practical progress. No prior programming experience is necessary: we'll start with the basics to build solid, usable skills quickly.

Amr

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Private Programming Lessons for you / your family / your company employees
Programming Tutor – IGCSE & Computer Science Subjects
Deeper understanding, stronger results

• Lecturer at the American University AUC
• Over 20 years of experience in training students for government employees, oil companies (BP), food companies (Nestle), banks (CIB), and telecommunications companies (Vodafone).

• Teaching curricula, syllabuses, courses:
o IGCSE (Computer Science 0478, ICT 0417)
o Programming and computer courses for all educational levels (from primary to university)
o Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS-Project
o Programming, C, C++, VB.NET, C#, Python, Database, SQL, MQL, VBA
o HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular
o Different database systems
o Data analysis using Excel
o Computer and Information Colleges Curricula
o Using artificial intelligence in life and work

• Master office applications to improve your job performance.
• Prepare yourself to work as a Front-End / Back-End / Full Stack Developer
• Theoretical and practical training for market requirements
• Don't miss out on technology. Lessons are designed for the elderly, in a simple and understandable way (use of computers and their programs, use of mobile phones, dealing with the Internet and social media).
• Lessons are available in person or online.

Meriem

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Python is today one of the most widely used programming languages in the world, both in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development and for task automation.
In this course, I will guide you step by step according to your level:

Beginner: basics of the language (variables, loops, conditions, functions).

Intermediate: data manipulation (Pandas, NumPy), file management, object-oriented programming.

Advanced: practical projects (data analysis, machine learning, automation, API, web scraping).

My goal is to make learning clear, practical, and motivating. You'll not only learn how to code in Python, but also how to structure your projects and apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios.

Raouf

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Objective: To understand AI without fear, to use it to simplify one's life, to know how to identify digital traps, and to use Word, Excel, etc. without difficulty.

1: Demystifying AI (What exactly is it?)
AI is not a movie robot: Difference between fiction and reality.

How it works (simply): The image of the "giant library": AI has read billions of books and uses them to predict the continuation of a sentence or create an image.

Where is it already present? Spell checkers, Netflix/YouTube suggestions, GPS, and voice assistants (Siri/Alexa).

2: Using AI to make life easier
Conversing with AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini):

Ask him to write an administrative email or a complex letter.

Summarize a long newspaper article or document.

Plan a travel itinerary or find recipe ideas with what's left in the fridge.

AI for creativity and memory:

Generate images to illustrate a birthday card (Midjourney, DALL-E).

Using AI to restore or colorize old family photos.

3: Learning to "talk" to AI (The Art of the Prompt)
The context method: Why "Give me a cake recipe" is less effective than "I am allergic to gluten and I am hosting 4 people, give me a simple chocolate cake recipe".

The expert's role: Learning to tell AI "Act like a travel guide" or "Act like an expert gardener".

4: Precautions and Critical Thinking (The Survival Guide)
"Hallucinations": Understand that AI can make false claims with complete certainty (never take medical or legal advice from AI without verification).

Privacy protection:

Never give sensitive data (social security number, passwords, bank details) to an AI.

Knowing that everything we write to the AI is potentially used to train it.

Spotting "Deepfakes":

How to recognize a doctored image or video (details on the hands, strange reflections, slightly metallic voice).

Verify the information: the golden rule of cross-referencing sources.

5: Ethics and Impacts (To go further)
Copyright: Who owns an image created by AI?

The environmental impact: The water and energy consumption of AI servers.

The future: Will AI replace us or assist us?

Laroussi

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Session 1: Revolutionizing your Scientific Writing with LaTeX & AI
Duration: 2 Hours | Level: Beginner | Tools: Overleaf + AI**

First Hour: Foundations and Cloud Environment (60 min)

1. Introduction to LaTeX Philosophy (15 min)

- The "WYSIWYM" concept:** Explain the difference between Word (*What You See Is What You Get*) and LaTeX (*What You See Is What You Mean*). Why content takes precedence over form.
- Key advantages:** Unrivaled typographic quality, automatic reference management, stability on long documents (theses), and free of charge.
- The structure of a file:** Distinction between the **preamble** (the brain: settings and packages) and the **body of the document** (the heart: text).

2. Immersion in Overleaf (25 min)

- Configuration:** Creation of an account and first project "Blank Project".
- Exploring the interface:** The file panel (left), the code editor (middle) and the PDF preview (right).
- Real-time collaboration:** How to share a project and leave comments (like on Google Docs).
- History and versions:** How to revert to a previous version in case of a compilation error.

3. Practical Workshop: My First Document (20 min)

* Writing basic commands: `\documentclass`, `\usepackage[french]{babel}`, `\title`, `\author`.
* Compilation of the document and observation of the result.
* Structuring: Use of `\section` and `\subsection`.

Second Hour: Mathematics and the Magic of AI (60 min)

4. The Power of Mathematics (20 min)

- Mathematical modes:** Difference between the text (`$...$`) and the centered block (`\[...\]`).
- Essential syntax:** Fractions `\frac{}{}`, exponents `^`, indices `_`, and roots `\sqrt{}`.
- Introduction to AMS packages: Why amsmath and amssymb are essential for professional rendering.

5. From hand to screen: AI at the service of LaTeX (30 min)

- Presentation of OCR tools:** Use of **Mathpix Snip** (the leader) or models like Gemini/ChatGPT to transform a photo into code.
- Concrete demonstration:
1. Take a picture of a complex handwritten formula (e.g., an integral with matrices).
2. Use AI to generate the corresponding LaTeX code.
3. Correction and insertion: Learn to check the AI-generated code before copying and pasting it into Overleaf.

6. Conclusion and Q&A (10 min)

* Summary of achievements.
* Resources for further exploration
* Definition of the exercise for the next session.

Léo

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• Teaching methodology and techniques: I favour a personalized approach, adapting the courses according to the profile and academic background of each student.
• Typical course structure: tutoring in economics, econometrics, statistics and probability, financial mathematics, trading, investment, or political economy. Courses can take place at home, via videoconference, or at a pre-selected location, ideally quiet, free, and conducive to learning.
• Specifics as a teacher: I offer support throughout the school year, with free corrections of exercises outside of class, regular availability, and the guarantee of being accessible until the end of the year, subject to the general conditions of Superprof.
• Target audience: all levels, regardless of diploma, class or specific characteristics.
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The path and the method are in there; take a little bit of each.

Holding a degree in mathematics from EPFL, I offer private lessons in Geneva or online.

I graduated from EPFL with a degree in mathematics, having completed all the Bachelor's level courses in this discipline. I have gained significant experience tutoring students from middle school to university level (mathematics and physics). I have also assisted with teaching at EPFL, particularly in specialized courses such as analytic geometry (advanced mathematics course), analysis (first and second year Bachelor's level), and linear algebra (first year Bachelor's level). My in-depth mastery of the theory in these disciplines provides me with the skills and teaching abilities necessary to effectively support high school and university students, helping them understand the theoretical concepts in their courses and apply them practically in their exercises.

Typical course: a quick review (adapted to needs) of the essential concepts of the course, followed by practical exercises and oral role-playing (going to the board, discussion on the physical meaning, etc.), as in a competitive oral exam.

All my lessons are prepared in advance based on the topics covered in class (the student specifies their needs from one session to the next). I also create a handout containing sample exercises illustrating different methods, fully corrected and explained by me.

My commitment to my students' success is absolute. I only prioritize motivated students who are ready to put in the necessary effort to progress.

My main focus is on in-depth understanding and the quality of work. Depending on the student's request, I can also suggest exercises to do between sessions (not mandatory, depending on available time and homework already assigned by their school).

Ali

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I offer one-to-one Machine Learning and AI tuition for university students, postgraduates, working professionals, and serious self-learners. Lessons are available online or in person around Birmingham.
What I cover:

Python for data science and ML (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn)
Deep learning with TensorFlow and Keras
Core ML concepts: regression, classification, clustering, neural networks, CNNs
Computer vision and image classification (my published research area)
University coursework support, dissertation help, project guidance
Help with Kaggle competitions and personal portfolio projects

How I teach:
I focus on understanding, not memorisation. We work through real datasets and real problems — not toy examples — so you can actually apply what you learn. I'll help you build a model from scratch, debug it when it doesn't work, and explain the maths behind why it does or doesn't perform well. For university students, I can also help with assignments, dissertations, and final-year projects.
Whether you're just starting out, stuck on a coursework project, or trying to break into ML professionally, I can meet you wherever you are and help you move forward.

Baia

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I'm a working MEP engineer, currently building Python automation for Revit workflows daily - plan checks, model coordination, and repetitive drafting tasks. I teach other engineers, architects, and BIM professionals how to do the same, using pyRevit and real project workflows, not toy examples.

Topics include:
pyRevit fundamentals and setup
Automating repetitive Revit tasks (model checks, plan generation, data extraction)
Writing custom scripts for your firm's specific workflows
Applying Python automation to real MEP/BIM projects

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Abdul

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I offer engaging and easy-to-understand online classes in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.
My lessons are designed to make difficult concepts simple through clear explanations and practical examples.
I adapt my teaching style to each student’s level, learning pace, and individual needs.
Whether you need help with school topics, homework, exam preparation, or building strong fundamentals, I’m here to help. My goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping every student improve their confidence and achieve better results.