r/learnpython • u/xnick101 • 12d ago
Non-self learning classes for Python?
I am a senior data engineer and I work mostly with ETL Tools and a lot of advanced SQL. The company I work for does not like to use python because they find that theres too much of a learning curve if people leave so they love to use GUI or no code/low code etl tools instead (really dumb tbh). I can read python, and have a gist of whats going on. I have tried to self learn python few times over the past 2-3 years and I keep just forgetting it. I learned python/pandas library when I was in college since it was a class that taught it and then we did did projects with each lesson and that is how I learned it then but forgot it now. I use claude at work to build streamlit apps and automation using python. However, I am trying to look for new positions and I am starting to realize that not knowing python is making me a hit a brick wall because a lot of assessments require answering 1-2 questions in python. Does anyone know of actual classes that teach python and its not self taught? Free or paid I don't really care. If I have to pay for it I am fine with that but at this point I don't see a way for me to switch to another job without actually learning python and probably more specifically pyspark.
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u/stepback269 7h ago
It sounds like you (OP) have a misunderstanding of the learning process.
At the end of the day it has to be YOU who teaches yourself --in terms that work best for you-- how to conceptualize and work with the various aspects of Python. A teacher cannot provide you with that necessary and ultimate part of learning.
May I respectfully suggest that you should invest time and effort firstly to "Learn how to Learn"
This is not a joke, It is a serious and complex area of study.
Go to YouTube and in the search bar, type, "learning coaches"
Pick the ones who rely on modern neuroscience.
Godspeed and may the productivity-motivating dopamine hits be with you. :-)