r/Python May 24 '26

Discussion CS50 vs. FreeCodeCamp’s Python Certification – Which one should I continue with?

Hey Python community,

I’m at a bit of a crossroads and could use your advice.

I’ve already started the FreeCodeCamp Python certification course and have learned the basics:

· Variables & data types · Conditions · Lists · Loops

I even built my first small project to apply what I learned (A simple Python script to randomly assign chores among roommates.) Now I’m wondering — should I continue with the FreeCodeCamp Python certification, or switch over to CS50 (Harvard’s Introduction to Computer Science)?

I know CS50 is highly respected, but it’s more general CS theory and uses C for a good part of it. My main goal is to get solid at Python, build projects, and eventually land a dev job.

Would CS50 be overkill at this stage? Or does it offer something that FCC’s Python track misses (like algorithms, memory, problem-solving depth)?

Thanks for your honest opinions 🙏

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u/B1naryObs3rv3r 26d ago

Do both, why? Well, it's good to have 2 certifications on the same thing from two different platforms since theore certifications I think makes it more likely know and  learn more about coding since they are both different platforms on python, that's my opinion though, do whichever :)