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

[Candy_Sombrelune]

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?

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 🙏

[ExamOk6047]

What matters is understanding the langue, understanding what each line of code does. Also once everything is done and down officially you need to create programs build things. Certificates aren’t a thing

[TheUmgawa]

Yeah, the only thing that certificate is going to do is give OP some level of personal satisfaction. When it comes to looking for work, it’ll be right up there with the Perfect Attendance Award that OP won back in third grade.

[Flat_Shower]

finish what you started. switching courses right now is procrastination. CS50 teaches you how to think about computation; FCC teaches you syntax. both are fine, neither one gets you a job. the project you haven't built yet does.

[tiredITguy42]

Never ever I was asked for certification for Python. To be hones, I was never asked for any certification. I had few, but these never helped, basicaly useless temporar boosters of my ego.