CompuScholar Python Programming
Learn Python with zero parent prep! CompuScholar’s self-paced course teaches coding through auto-graded lessons, hands-on projects, and browser-based tools—no downloads, no stress.
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CompuScholar Python Programming
The new 2026 edition of Python Programming introduces substantial improvements throughout the course. An updated edition is arriving this fall! You're welcome to purchase now and activate later to step into the new course with all the upgrades, including browser-based coding and automatic project grading that simplifies assessment for both students and parents. Prefer the current version? Activate now and lock in the existing course.
The 2026 edition expands Python Programming into a full two-semester course with a scope and sequence comparable to CompuScholar's C# Programming and Java Programming courses. The first semester remains accessible to middle school students, while the second semester introduces more advanced concepts appropriate for high school learners. Additional improvements include vocabulary tooltips, extra coding practice through homework exercises, formal alignment with many state computer science standards, and expanded preparation materials for the PCEP certification exam. The lessons, projects, exercises, and assessments have also been completely rewritten, allowing students to take both Computer Science Foundations and Python Programming without encountering repeated material.
Python Programming introduces students to one of the world's most widely used programming languages through a structured, hands-on learning experience. Students learn essential programming concepts, including variables, input and output, conditionals, loops, functions, debugging, and introductory object-oriented programming while writing real Python code. As the course progresses, many students discover that programming is less about memorizing commands and more about learning how to break complex problems into manageable steps.
The fully online course combines instructional videos, readings, coding exercises, quizzes, projects, and assessments. Students work in a browser-based coding environment that eliminates software installation and setup concerns, allowing them to focus on learning rather than troubleshooting technology.
Parents do not need a programming background to successfully oversee the course. Auto-graded quizzes, assessments, and coding projects reduce grading time, while teacher resources and solution guides make it easy to monitor progress and support learning when needed.
Whether your student is interested in computer science, engineering, data analysis, software development, or simply wants to understand how modern technology works, Python Programming provides a strong foundation in computational thinking and coding. By the end of the course, your student will have moved beyond simply using technology and begun creating with it.
How to Use CompuScholar Python Programming
- Begin by setting up your student's CompuScholar account. The course runs entirely online, so there's no software to install or maintain.
- Most students complete the course by working through approximately one chapter each week, though the flexible format makes it easy to adjust the pace. The updated 2026 edition is designed as a two-semester course, with the first semester providing an accessible introduction to programming and the second semester covering more advanced topics.
- Each chapter combines instructional videos, readings, coding exercises, quizzes, projects, and assessments. Encourage your student to complete the coding activities rather than simply reading through the material. Programming is learned by writing code, testing ideas, and solving problems.
- Take advantage of the built-in support tools. Quizzes, assessments, and coding projects are automatically graded, while teacher guides, solution keys, and progress reports make it easy to monitor learning without requiring a programming background.
- If your student gets stuck, encourage persistence before providing answers. Some of the most valuable learning happens while troubleshooting code and working through errors. Programming teaches problem-solving as much as it teaches coding.
By the end of the course, your student will have built a solid foundation in Python programming while developing logical thinking, persistence, and computational problem-solving skills that extend well beyond computer science.
Student coding projects are auto-graded.
Topics Covered:
This course covers fundamental coding topics and skills such as:
View the Course Syllabus PDF to see a complete list of topics.
About the Student Work:
All lesson quizzes and chapter tests are auto-graded by our system. Students will complete hands-on coding projects, which are also auto-graded by our system.
Students will write code directly in our online Python engine; no local software installation or file management is required. Each chapter features many in-lesson exercises as well as graded activities.
Publisher's Information
Publisher: CompuScholar, Inc
Age Recommendation: 11+
Grade Recommendation: 6th+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes (1 year)
Subscription Info: Online Course - 12-month access
System Requirements: Requires a computer or tablet with an Internet connection.
Lessons: 18
Format: Online program
review by QuadSquad
”CompuScholar Python Programming teaches how to work with this popular programming language in 13 weeks. This course is perfect for a homeschool student, or anyone who has the discipline and drive to learn.”
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review by Cummins Life
”If you have a middle schooler or high schooler looking for a self-paced introductory course to Computer Science I would highly recommend this one.”
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review by Mama Smiles
”From a future career point of view, Python is used for data science, which is one of the fastest growing job segments, and one that is important to many fields.”
Read the ReviewFind answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
CompuScholar courses assume the student is already familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to select and run programs, navigate application menu systems, and generally interact with their operating system.
Programming students should understand how to store and retrieve files on the hard disk and how to use built-in operating system applications (Windows/File Explorer, Mac OS Finder) to navigate a file system and directory structures. It is helpful to also have some familiarity with text editors and using web browsers to find helpful information on the Internet.
We teach students how to program a computer from the ground up, but they should already know the basics about using one!
While our system will auto-grade quizzes and tests, grading of the student's hands-on projects is the responsibility of the parent or teacher. CompuScholar provides rubrics to assist parents with the grading process. For detailed instructions, please log in with your teacher's account, click into your course, and then clck on the "Teacher Tutorial" link within your Teacher's Menu. From there, click on "Common Administrative Features" and then review the "Grading Projects" walk-through video for homeschool / individual students.
CompuScholar Python Programming is designed to be a one-semester course and should be awarded 0.5 credit. Students should generally plan to work 3-5 hours per week in order to finish a course on the timeline specified by the syllabus. Individual students may choose to move faster or slower for a variety of reasons.
When you purchase an online course, you will receive one or more emails with access instructions. These emails will contain self-registration coupon codes for both student and teacher. You will use these codes to create your own accounts. Those codes are one-time-use only, and afterwards you will use your chosen username and password to log into the system.
Your email instructions will contain your login URL; we recommend you bookmark that login URL in your web browser for easy access.
To create your teacher account, visit the self-registration page link that came with your instructions. Enter the teacher code and other profile details to create your account. To create the student account, repeat the process with the student code and student profile details. When creating a NEW account, please be sure that you have logged out of any previous account. If you would like to attach a new course to an EXISTING account (e.g. student signs up for a second course), then please log in with that account first, before visiting the self-registration page. For a complete registration walk-through, please see our enrollment tutorial videos:
https://learning.compuscholar.com/enrol/cs_self/viewTutorial.php
Students can simply begin the course with Chapter 1, Lesson 1 and follow the lesson instructions and activities. You will be guided through the installation of any required 3rd party software at the appropriate time. Students can click on the "Tutorial" link from the Student Menu for a series of videos demonstrating common system features.
Teacher accounts have access to all course material, plus lesson teacher's guides, solution guides, and fully coded activity solutions. Our online system will auto-grade all quizzes and tests, but parents or teachers are responsible for grading the hands-on activities. Please click on the "Professional Development" link from the Teacher's Menu for video tutorials on grading and other common administrative functions.
- September 17, 2026
Bea
Got this for my son who has a love for computers and programming. He's six weeks in and it is still his favorite subject this year. It's easy enough for him to do on his own but still challenging for him. It took me a bit to navigate the few grading portions that have been required from me, but once I figured them out, it is rather simple and easy. Majority of the program is auto-graded. For reference: my 15 year old son has some background in coding already which helps. I would put him around the 'competent' stage of computers (between advanced beginner and proficient).
- June 23, 2025
Great Course, but Gets Challenging
Dee
My daughter enjoyed working through CompuScholar’s Python course and learned a lot in the beginning. The lessons are well-organized and beginner-friendly. However, it got noticeably harder toward the end, and she needed her dad’s help (he’s a programmer) to get through the more advanced sections. Still a solid program, just be prepared to offer support as it progresses.
- November 20, 2019
Awesome
Brittany G.
Excellent program
