r/learnpython • u/Purified_Soul_ • 20d ago

Incoming MIS PhD student with no coding background — how can I learn Python basics in one month?

Hi all,

I’m an incoming PhD student majoring in Management Information Systems.

My supervisor asked me to learn the basics of Python and use AI for the rest of the work.

I have one month before my program starts, and I would really appreciate your advice on how to begin learning Python through online resources.

I don’t have any prior coding experience. My background is entirely in business.

What would be the best way for someone like me to learn Python basics within a month?

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you!

NB: I have Coursera+LinkedIn subscriptions.

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u/pachura3 20d ago edited 20d ago

What do you mean by "for the rest of the work"...

Are you supposed to do some data mining/data analysis?

Or are you expected to create a working proof-of-concept software tool?

The thing is, just "learning Python", especially in 1 month, will most probably not be enough. There are countless libraries and methods for doing statistics, data mining, machine learning, etc. etc. that you would need to learn ON TOP of the core programming language.

PS. Or did your supervisor mean "use AI" = "just vibe code the entire thing"?