This course actually starts with an introduction to Python. Since you don't have access yet, you can give Think Python a whirl - https://greenteapress.com/wp/think-python/ and for a more interactive experience, I really enjoyed this one - https://scrimba.com/learn/python. Source: about 1 year ago

Start with Think Python or learn x in y..both are free resources and good for basic understanding and practise. Source: about 1 year ago

This free book taught me Python many years ago https://greenteapress.com/wp/think-python/. Source: almost 2 years ago

In terms of learning the basics of Python programming, you can get the first edition of Think Python in PDF form for free. Source: about 2 years ago

Computer Science — For understanding software development. As for a programming language to learn, I recommend Python or Javascript. Try Crash Course's Computer Science videos, the free Think Python book, and/or Part 1 of The Modern JavaScript Tutorial. Source: over 2 years ago

PyCoder's Weekly[https://pycoders.com/] is a good newsletter for learning more about Python. - Source: Hacker News / about 1 year ago

Coincidentally, I just saw the article How to Evaluate the Quality of Python Packages on the latest PyCoder's Weekly. Source: about 1 year ago

There are many podcasts that will keep you in touch. And also https://pycoders.com/ weekly newsletter. Source: over 1 year ago

You can go to the home page of PYPI and have a look at the list of trending packages, but I'd suggest following a good podcast like Talk Python to Me or Pycoders Weekly. They often feature interesting new packages. Source: over 1 year ago

Recommend reading PyCoders weekly newsletter every Thursday. Source: almost 2 years ago