All About Python Programming Level 1 | Python Coding Class for Teenagers

Join students worldwide in this highly-rated Python programming course that transforms coding education into an exciting adventure for beginners! Led by David Sofield, a distinguished instructor with 5+ years on Outschool and over 800 five-star parent reviews, this 8-week program builds both technical skills and creative confidence. Your learner will create interactive games like rock-paper-scissors and space catcher, develop creative applications including mad libs and mesmerizing spiral animations, and build practical tools such as a login system, custom bar graph, and calendar applications. The structured curriculum provides step-by-step guidance while encouraging independent problem-solving, preparing students for continued growth through our advanced Levels 2-4. Watch as your learner develops computational thinking skills that benefit academic performance across subjects—no prior experience needed, just curiosity and a computer! Limited spots available for the next session starting soon.

✨ Course Highlights

✔ Beginner-Friendly Python Fundamentals – No prior coding experience needed!
✔ Hands-On Projects & Games – Build 8+ coding projects
✔ Weekly review questions and coding challenges to help students review what was covered in class.
✔ Essential Coding Skills – Learn variables, loops, conditionals, functions, lists, and debugging.
✔ Comprehensive Review Materials - 6 Downloadable PDFs that cover all main concepts learned in the class.
✔ Pathway to Advanced Python Topics – Prepares students for Python Levels 2, 3, and 4 and beyond!
✔ Guided by an Experienced Outschool Ace Educator – Taught exclusively by David Sofield, a highly-rated coding instructor with 5+ years of experience with over 800 five star reviews.
✔ Practical Coding Applications – Explore real-world uses of Python, including game development, automation, data analysis, and data handling.
✔ Every class is recorded by Outschool - Learners can watch the recording if they miss a class or to review core concepts.
✔ Weekly Summary for Adults - A summary of each class and weekly update is sent to adults.
✔ Interactive & Supportive Learning Community – Students can ask questions, share their code, and receive feedback from the instructor.

🎮 Build Fun Projects with Python

Students will complete 8+ coding projects with Python. These projects include:

Minutes in Day Mini Project
Class Greeting Mini Project
Mad Libs
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Login System
Interactive Bar Chart
Outschool Pizza Shop
Outschool Calendar Interactive Application
Guess the Number
Space Collector

These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building fun projects!

🎓 Continuing Python Education

Students can continue learning more about Python with a structured coding path available on Outschool.

➡️ Python Level I
➡️ Python Level II
➡️ Python Level III
➡️ Python Level IV
➡️ Introduction to AI, Machine Learning & Python
➡️ Introduction to Data Science, Big Data, & Python

👥 Interactive Groups Build the Foundation of Code Skills

Every student is encouraged to post questions, sample code, and their projects every step of the way. This gives students the chance to learn from each other and start practicing reading code. The instructor will also be providing feedback and guidance regularly throughout the course.

The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students! There is no coding or computer science experience required for this class.

💻 Technology Requirements

Students will use Code with Mu, a free code editor designed specifically for beginners. Code with Mu requires any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.