Okay to start Python 101

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I recently completed my Sophia Calculus course. I have about 3 weeks left on my account and would like to use the rest of the time to complete "Intro to Python Programming" to satisfy my TESU BA CS Intro Programming requirement. On the Wiki, they recommend clearing with an academic advisor before you transfer it. I can't meet with an academic counselor until Dec 10th (6 days from now) which cuts into my valuable subscription at Sophia.

Is it okay to start Intro to Python Programming at Sophia before getting cleared by a TESU counselor? I would prefer to not pay another $99 to Sophia and knock out both courses in one month.

Thank you in advance for the advice.

EDIT: I was reading this thread: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...rogramming

It seems LevelUp and others recommend SDC instead of Sophia because of the layover with Data Structures. If that's true, then I may just start SDC and leave Sophia at Calculus. What are your all thoughts on this?

All I need to Comp Sci core at TESU and 6 UL electives to graduate. Getting familiar with SDC may make more sense.

Consider looking at the Coursera.org wiki we have here. You can do Intro to Python courses alongside completing other ACE credits. https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Coursera
Additionally, it would be cheaper than $99 dollars if you did Coursera. They charge $49 a month for membership, but they offer a free trial for 7 days. For many of them (including the IBM and Google certs), if you complete them within the free trial, they're yours. Plus, if you use a VPN for Google certs, you can get some certs for $12 if your VPN is set to India. There is so much potential with Coursera for you.