Personalized paths
Your plan adapts to your goals, schedule, and current level—no more guesswork.
Learn faster. Build stronger. Advance your career.
With realpython, you get structured online courses, expert feedback, and practical projects that translate directly into real-world skills. Study at your pace with a community that keeps you motivated.
Expert mentors
Learn from industry professionals who review your work and share real insights.
Hands‑on projects
Build a portfolio with projects that mirror actual job tasks and scenarios.
Flexible schedule
Short, focused modules you can tackle in 20–40 minutes, anytime.
Verified certificates
Earn shareable certificates to showcase your new skills and progress.
Global community
Peer groups, study rooms, and challenges keep you engaged and accountable.
How realpython works
We combine structured curricula with mentor guidance and a dashboard-style learning experience. Track your streaks, assignments, and skill growth in one place. Each course is split into micro-lessons with built‑in quizzes, labs, and checkpoints. You’ll ship projects early and often, collecting feedback as you go—so you actually retain what you learn.
Whether you’re upskilling at work or changing careers, realpython keeps you focused with weekly goals, calendar reminders, and clear next steps. It’s everything you need to move from “I should learn this” to “I’ve done it.”
Courses spotlight
Full‑Stack Web Development
From HTML/CSS to React, Node, and databases. Ship production‑ready apps with CI/CD.
Data Science & AI
Learn Python, Pandas, SQL, ML workflows, and deploy models with real datasets.
UX/UI Design
Design systems, Figma mastery, user research, and prototyping with accessibility in mind.
What learners say
Real stories from professionals who used realpython to level up.
Ashley R.
Product Designer
★★★★★
Projects felt like real work. My portfolio clicked into place and I landed interviews within weeks.
Diego S.
Data Analyst
★★★★★
The mentor feedback was gold. I finally understood why my models underperformed—and how to fix them.
Mei K.
Frontend Engineer
★★★★★
Short lessons fit my calendar. The dashboard kept me focused and the streaks kept me honest.
Luca B.
Marketing Manager
★★★★★
Clear, practical, and motivating. I applied my new skills at work the same week I learned them.
Get a free study plan
Tell us where you’re headed. We’ll send a personalized roadmap and a set of starter lessons to help you begin with confidence.