Skills Level 1
Python Starter
A quick check that someone can read and write simple Python programs with confidence.
- 20 questions
- 20 min
- 4 areas
Code PYSTR · Python series
What it measures
Overall basic Python Average of the four areas: basics and data types, decisions and loops, lists, strings and dictionaries, and functions and errors.
Your instant report
- Overall score and band
- Scores for each of the 4 areas
- Strengths and tips for each area
- Certificate of completion
Taking it on your own? The report and certificate open the moment you finish. When an organization runs it, the organization decides when to share them.
Who it is for
School and college students, freshers and anyone who has started learning Python. Only the basics are assumed.
A beginner check of Python programming: variables and data types, if statements and loops, lists, strings and dictionaries, and simple functions. 20 questions in 20 minutes.
How it runs
- Practice1 questionWarm-up, not scored
- Basics and data types5 questions
- Decisions and loops5 questions
- Lists, strings and dictionaries5 questions
- Functions and errors5 questions
Question types
- 50Multiple choice, one correct answer
- 5True / false
- 4Multiple select, several correct answers
- 1Situational judgement (score per option)
Instructions shown before starting
20 questions in 20 minutes, across 4 areas of basic Python. Code is shown on one line. Most questions have one correct answer. For 'Select all that apply' questions, choose every correct option. There is no penalty for a wrong answer.
Version 1, published 27 Oct 2026.
The Python series
Take them in order to build up step by step. See the whole series
- Level 1 · You are herePython Starter
- Level 2Python PractitionerCode PYPRC
- Level 3Python ProCode PYPRO
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Ready to take Python Starter?
Take it yourself with a free personal account (your first credit is on us) and get your report the moment you finish, or create an organization to invite candidates and get a report and certificate for each person.