Introducing Khan Academy’s complete Introduction to Computer Science – Python course

Educators, we’re excited to unveil the newly completed Introduction to Computer Science – Python course from Khan Academy—a rigorous, engaging, and classroom-ready resource built to help students develop real-world programming skills while saving you valuable prep and grading time. Whether you’re teaching a full-year computer science class or you’re integrating coding into a broader curriculum, this course provides the tools you need to get students thinking critically about the digital world around them.

Auto-graded programming challenges = less work for you

How much of your time do you spend managing and assessing student work? Khan Academy’s auto-graded programming challenges relieve educators of that burden! As students write code, our platform offers scaffolded, real-time feedback, helping them troubleshoot and learn independently. For teachers, sample solutions are just a click away, making it easy to support student learning with minimal prep.

With built-in, open-ended extensions and bonus discussion questions, you can encourage deeper thinking and foster creativity in the classroom. Whether students are reflecting on the biases in their algorithm design or they’re thinking about the limitations of their simulation, they’ll encounter tasks that not only build technical fluency but also foster critical thinking skills that matter far beyond the screen.

Support every learner with modular, thoughtful design

Each programming challenge is modular and adaptable, allowing you to meet every student at their current skill level. Students who complete their work quickly can move on to suggested extensions, and students who get stuck can refer back to paired worked example videos.

Students practice core programming concepts like conditionals, loops, and functions while exploring authentic and timely topics like infectious disease modeling and algorithmic bias. Each unit showcases a unique application of programming, from game design to data analysis, designed to capture the interest of a diverse range of students.

No setup, no barriers—just start coding

Best of all, your students can start coding from minute one. Our custom, web-based development environment works across laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, and there’s no installation required. Whether students are working in class or at home, they’ll have a smooth, consistent experience that lets them focus on solving problems and writing code instead of troubleshooting tech issues.

A unique approach to computer science in your classroom

We designed this course to make programming approachable and fun for students and teachers from all backgrounds. We break down every concept from square one and center all 100+ example programs in real-world problems—no Fibonacci sequences here! Our team based this course off of a decade of experience working at major software companies, so you can feel confident that it reflects the up-to-date, practical skills your students will need.

Ready to learn more? Watch our guided course tour, or open up the Intro to Computer Science – Python course to explore for yourself!