Python Learning Paths

Take your coding skills to the next level with Real Python’s accelerated study plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Python developers.

Real Python Learning Paths

At Real Python you can learn all things Python from the ground up. Everything from the absolute basics of Python, to web development and web scraping, to data visualization, and beyond.

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced Pythonista, our custom-made Learning Paths will take your skills to the next level with an accelerated, hands-on study plan.

All of the resources in our learning paths were created by professional Python developers with years of experience to ensure you’re learning the skills and techniques that really matter.

You’ll find your way through the entire Python curriculum, so you’ll always know what to focus on next.

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Ready to continue your Python journey? Pick your Learning Path below and jump right in, or search & filter learning paths by topic and skill level.

How to Stand Out in a Python Coding Interview

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Ace Your Python Coding Interview

8 Resources ⋅ Skills: Python, Coding Problems, Algorithms

Web Development Tutorials Artwork

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Become a Python Web Developer

14 Resources ⋅ Skills: Web Development, Django, Flask, APIs

Data Engineer Interview Questions With Python

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Data Collection & Storage

9 Resources ⋅ Skills: Data Science, Databases

Python Data Science Artwork

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Data Science With Python Core Skills

15 Resources ⋅ Skills: Pandas, NumPy, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization

Python Histogram Plots

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Data Visualization With Python

6 Resources ⋅ Skills: NumPy, Matplotlib, Bokeh, Seaborn, pandas

Python Dev-Ops artwork

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DevOps With Python

7 Resources ⋅ Skills: Packaging & Deployment, AWS, Docker

Get Started With Django Part 1: Build a Portfolio App

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Django for Web Development

16 Resources ⋅ Skills: Django, Web Development, Projects

Python Flask Tutorials Artwork

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Flask by Example

8 Resources ⋅ Skills: Web Development, Flask Framework

Functional Programming in Python: When and How to Use It

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Functional Programming With Python

9 Resources ⋅ Skills: Functional Programming Fundamentals

Python and PyQt: Creating Menus, Toolbars, and Status Bars

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GUI Programming With PyQt

8 Resources ⋅ Skills: Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), Databases

Python Basics

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Introduction to Python

30 Resources ⋅ Skills: Core Python 3, Python Syntax

Python Machine Learning Artwork

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Machine Learning With Python

13 Resources ⋅ Skills: Image Processing, Text Classification, Speech Recognition

Linear Regression in Python

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Math for Data Science

5 Resources ⋅ Skills: Statistics, Correlation, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression

OOP in Python 3

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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) With Python

12 Resources ⋅ Skills: OOP Fundamentals, Classes & Objects, Methods

Pandas Tricks

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Pandas for Data Science

13 Resources ⋅ Skills: Pandas, Data Science, Data Visualization

Python IDEs and Code Editors: The Complete Guide

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Perfect Your Python Development Setup

12 Resources ⋅ Skills: Python Setup, Code Editors & IDEs, Running Apps

Python Basics Book

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Python Basics Book

19 Resources ⋅ Skills: Python 3 Fundamentals, Real-World Projects

Python Basics Video Course Setup Artwork

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Python Basics: Introduction to Python

12 Resources ⋅ Skills: Python 3 Fundamentals, Real-World Projects

Speed Up Your Python Program With Concurrency

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Python Concurrency & Parallel Programming

8 Resources ⋅ Skills: Multithreading, Multiprocessing, Async IO

Python and PyQt: Building a GUI Desktop Calculator

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Python GUI Programming

5 Resources ⋅ Skills: Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)

Python Web Scraping Category Artwork

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Python Web Scraping

6 Resources ⋅ Skills: Web Scraping, HTTP Requests, Data Parsing

Python Testing

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Test Your Python Apps

6 Resources ⋅ Skills: Testing Python Code, PyTest, Mocking

Python Best Practices Artwork

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Write More Pythonic Code

14 Resources ⋅ Skills: Best Practices, Writing Idiomatic Python

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