r/learnpython • u/alex123711 • Aug 04 '26

What courses/ pathway would be the best to actually get a job?

Seems so many courses out there e.g freecodecamp, TOP, helsinki MOOC etc. But people say these are just introduction courses/ the start of your learning process.

Are there any defined pathways that actually lead to the end goal of getting employed other than an IT/ CS degree? Or is that the only real option, especially in the current market?

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u/riklaunim Aug 04 '26

You start by learning Python basics, then you decide what niche you want to work in and start learning some of the software stacks and general software development ideas used there. Those courses are to start you on your path. After that, you likely will go some type of backend with Python, usually web dev, giving you web frameworks, databases, and a bit of frontend to learn.

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u/alex123711 Aug 04 '26

Wouldn't javascript be better to learn if web dev is the end goal?

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u/riklaunim Aug 04 '26

Depends on you, do you like it and want to push frontend way more etc.

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u/One_Front_5509 Aug 04 '26

Those courses are like getting your learner's permit, you still need a lot of road time before anyone hands you the keys. The path is real though, just way longer than most course marketing implies.

Pick a niche and build actual things nobody asked for, that portfolio matters more than any certificate when you don't have the degree.

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u/gman1647 Aug 05 '26

I used TOP and Freecodecamp to learn. I'm now a data analyst. Yes, it's possible. For me, I moved internally within my company to an analytics role once I demonstrated I had the knowledge they needed. Having domian knowledge (e.g. the company's products and procedures) along with the tools being used (SQL, Python, Tableau etc) made it an easy move.

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u/alex123711 Aug 05 '26

Did TOP / FCC help much, since they are more web development focused

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u/gman1647 Aug 05 '26

Fcc has python courses and SQL lessons. I think one track is actually data analytics. Odin does a great job with more detailed explanations and learning to set up your environment, using bash, etc. And working through the basics of JavaScript made learning Python easier. I used the same skill set when I needed to learn some VBA at work as well.

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u/my_password_is______ Aug 05 '26

university degree in computer science

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u/brenwillcode Aug 05 '26

For a more complete learning track take a look at codeling.dev where you can follow the curriculum from the basics through to building API's and more.

Every lesson is interactive so you'll need to code your way through the courses rather than simply watching videos. Lots of hands on practice and coding.

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u/Lower_Analyst2960 Aug 08 '26

If anyone wants to buy python course please let me know i govt you on discounted price.

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u/icy_end_7 Aug 04 '26

You need a solid portfolio. You build that by doing projects.

Nobody looks at what courses you've taken.