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Python from Scratch: Build 7 Practical Projects

Build seven Python projects from scratch, from a console rocket to an object-based expedition with safe data persistence.

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97 Tasks
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What you will learn

A detailed curriculum with hands-on assignments and projects

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About the course

🐍 Learn Python through seven complete projects

The course begins with your first line of code and gradually leads to programs with menus, objects, input validation, and persistent data. Every lesson builds on the previous one: first you control simple values, then combine functions and classes into a clear architecture.

Course projects

  • rocket animation β€” variables, strings, output, and loops;
  • smart home β€” conditionals, logical operators, and while;
  • card duel β€” lists, dictionaries, random selection, and game state;
  • cyber lab terminal β€” functions, parameters, return, and composition;
  • rescue drone center β€” classes, independent objects, and methods;
  • anomaly archive β€” exceptions, validation, JSON, and persistence between runs;
  • Aurora expedition β€” interacting classes, nested data, and safe state restoration.

How you learn

Projects run in CodeHS in the browser. Each step adds one complete capability: run the code, verify the result, and only then continue. Final trials teach you to check not only the happy path but also invalid input and damaged data.

What comes next

No previous experience is required. By the end, you will confidently read and write multi-feature Python programs and be ready for the next courses on APIs, Git/GitHub, and web frameworks.

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Lesson 1: Your First Flight in Code πŸš€

Build your first Python program and guide a rocket from pre-flight checks to a console …

⏱️ ~3 h 40 min πŸ“š 11 tasks Free
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Lesson 2: The Smart Home Makes Decisions 🏠

Turn the console into a smart-home control panel: protect access with a PIN and control …

⏱️ ~3 h 40 min πŸ“š 11 tasks
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Lesson 3: Battle of Legends β€” Card Duel πŸ‰

Build a deck of mythical creatures, choose a fighter and fight a turn-based card duel …

⏱️ ~5 h πŸ“š 15 tasks
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Lesson 4: Investigation in the Analyst Terminal πŸ”

Open an analyst terminal, score three system modules, and decode the clue behind the BACKUP …

⏱️ ~5 h πŸ“š 15 tasks
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Lesson 5: Rescue Drone Control Center 🚁

Run a dispatcher shift: build a rescue-drone class, manage object state safely, and coordinate an …

⏱️ ~5 h πŸ“š 15 tasks
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Lesson 6: Anomaly Archive β€” Data Under Protection πŸ—‚οΈ

Build a resilient observation log: validate input, handle errors, and preserve records in JSON between …

⏱️ ~5 h πŸ“š 15 tasks
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Lesson 7: Aurora Expedition β€” Survival Headquarters 🧭

Build a final expedition headquarters from interacting objects, a safe menu, and persistent state.

⏱️ ~5 h πŸ“š 15 tasks
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Complete beginners

Never coded and don't know where to start. The course takes you from zero to your first working project.

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"Watched tutorials, but..."

Watched many videos but can't apply the knowledge. Here β€” hands-on practice from lesson one with live feedback.

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Career change

Want to leave your current profession and enter IT. Build practical skills and a portfolio for your first interview.

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Students

Need structure, real practice and a mentor who explains complex things in plain words.

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Learn from those who do it themselves

Our mentors are working developers, not just theorists

Masliaev Dmitrii

Masliaev Dmitrii

Co-founder of PyLand Β· Lead mentor

Co-founder of PyLand and lead mentor with 7+ years of experience. He advanced from junior developer to backend architect and knows how to guide others along the same path.

1000+students
7+years of experience
Djangoand FastAPI
Asylbek Turdaliev

Asylbek Turdaliev

Backend & AI developer Β· Mentor

Backend developer and AI project creator, Software Engineering student at AUCA. Has worked on educational platforms, travel services, and AI projects in Python.

BackendPython
APIintegrations
AIprojects
David Kirkitadze

David Kirkitadze

Backend developer Β· Mentor

Backend developer focused on Python, API design, and clean architecture. Every student gets code review like on a real project: not just "it works" β€” but "it's written right".

Pythonspecialization
APIand architecture
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Frequently asked questions

Is prior experience required?
Check the course curriculum β€” the starting level is listed there. Most of our courses are structured progressively from simple to complex. All you need is the desire to learn and a computer with internet.
How many hours per week do I need?
5–10 hours per week is ideal. You set your own pace β€” access to the materials is unlimited, so you can learn whenever it suits you.
How does code review work?
After each assignment you submit your solution, and the mentor personally reviews it and leaves comments. You'll learn not just whether the code works, but how to make it cleaner and more professional.
What if I get stuck?
Message the mentor β€” we usually reply the same day. A real person will walk through your specific mistake, no templated answers or bots.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon completion you'll receive a PyLand certificate. You can add it to LinkedIn and attach it to your CV as proof of practical skills.
Can I try it for free?
Yes! The first lesson is open for free β€” no bank card needed. Complete it with the practical assignment and see if the format works for you.

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