Introduction to Scripting in Python

Slightly off topic, because I haven't read the Automate the Boring Stuff book, but I've put a recommendation for you below.

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-scripting-in-python

If you want to learn basics in Python and eventually go for data analysis this a very good one. ( PS : I am doing the same course right now, and I ABSOLUTELY love it )

The specialisation is divided into 4 courses, the first one being the basics of Python and from there it is all about the different ways you're going to manage raw data using files, analyse the data and visualise it. I am on the second course right now, completing the final project ( it is about finding the difference between 2 string files ).

What I like about the course : These are the same professors that have taught some of the best Python specialisations on Coursera, and the fact that it is geared towards managing files and analysis. ( I haven't reached the analysis part yet, but found out by reading the syllabus )

I recommend you to go to the link above and check the syllabus once, if you like it then way to go!

Na Udemy

a pak Coursera

It seems that you have good motivation. I suggest that instead of following your university courses you should do some online courses that are designed for you to do at home. My favourites are:

• nand2tetris (I wrote about why I think this course is cool recently)
• principles of computing
• this algorithms course

They're definitely not the only courses available they're just ones that I did and enjoyed. If you only do one, then I think Principles of Computing is the best. Good luck!

If you're still struggling with these, try this intro to python first.

Also online courses aren't the only things you can do to get CS skills. The over the wire hacking games will teach you about computer security and the Linux command line. It might be a little rough getting started but once you find your feet I think you'll find it rewarding.

> I've never tried coding, but I'm afraid it wouldn't be for me since I've never been the nerdy type obsessed with this sort of stuff.

You don't need to be "nerdy" to get into coding.

If you're interested in it, go for it.

There are many resources online to help you get started.

Like CS50, which is a free, self paced, intro to comp sci offered by Harvard.

https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/cs50-introduction-computer-science

There are also courses offered on Coursera

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-scripting-in-python

And many sub-reddits too

https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/wiki/index

https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/wiki/index

https://www.reddit.com/r/ITCareerQuestions/wiki/index