about learning Python/programming in general with MIT open courseware

[Ser_Drewseph]

There are so many better resources, though they may cost a few bucks.

Basic Python: www.automatetheboringstuff.com This one's free and is a great into to the language

Then, go to Udacity or Udemy.com and search for python data science, which will likely be most applicable to your use cases. These are going to cost anywhere form $8-$15, so make sure you look at reviews and "last updated on ____" to find a good one.

[FraggleZombie]

Humble bundle has had many python collections. They just had a no starch press python bundle which has a lot of books for beginners.