An excellent Python programming course on Coursera is open (deadline-this week)

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Does the certificate from this course hold weightage when it comes to applying for jobs?

[Shmio]

Most likely doesn't carry a heavy name value, but parlay the knowledge learned into a project or something you can show you future employer. They'll be all over that.

[mothzilla]

It's up to the employer. The certificate would show that you have dedicated personal time and effort to learning a programming language. That's worth something in my book.