Software Engineering in Python I
Learn about the fundamental principles that differentiate programming for data science from programming for engineering.
Software Engineering in Python I is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in Python. It is structured in 4 modules, over 8h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 60 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Python courses collection, where we compare it against 43 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 8h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (60 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 8h.
Module 1 · Classes
Module 2 · Object-Oriented Programming
Module 3 · Functional Programming
Module 4 · Logging
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 60 learners on Codecademy (checked 27 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Codecademy from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Codecademy →
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Common questions
Is Software Engineering in Python I free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Software Engineering in Python I come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Software Engineering in Python I take?
Codecademy lists it at 8h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Software Engineering in Python I suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Software Engineering in Python I cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Classes and going on to Object-Oriented Programming, Functional Programming, Logging. The full outline is on this page.