Totally agree with that approach. You might want to consider Mimo Python Coding Lessons Yearly Sub like I did. Just be careful though, I found the AI feedback gets a bit buggy sometimes.

I will jump in here with a reality check because three weeks is basically nothing for learning a whole language from scratch. You really need to be careful with how you spend your time. I would suggest looking at Sololearn Python 3 Course with AI Coach because it uses a gamified approach that fits your budget perfectly.

• The lessons are very short, usually just a few lines of text followed by a code block you have to fix right then and there.
• It has an AI coach that explains why your code failed, but be warned: sometimes the AI gets confused if you use unconventional logic or weird variable names.
• Make sure to use the practice sections to write your own stuff from scratch once you finish a lesson. You might also want to consider using ChatGPT Plus Monthly Subscription as a personal tutor if you can afford the twenty bucks for just one month. Just dont let it do the work for you. If you ask it to explain concepts simply and then give you a practice problem without the answer, it works way better than just watching videos. Just watch out for its tendency to give you overly complex solutions that a beginner wouldnt actually use in a real data entry job. Stay focused on basics like strings and basic loops or you will burn out fast. Coding is mostly about muscle memory so you gotta type every single day...

I seriously feel that frustration deep in my soul. I remember trying to pick up some automation scripts last year and just hitting a wall because every app I used felt like it was designed for a five year old or a PhD student... there was no middle ground. I wasted so much time with AI tutors that would just hallucinate library functions that didnt even exist in the current version of Python 3.12. It is honestly exhausting trying to find something that actually works without breaking the bank and I felt so behind every single day.

• type every single line manually into a local file to build muscle memory
• focus strictly on basic loops and strings for data entry tasks You might want to consider DataCamp Introduction to Python Course or maybe Enki AI Coding Coach Monthly if they are still running deals. Just be careful though, because those AI features can be a total crutch if you are not disciplined... I have seen people get through a whole course and still not know how to open a terminal or handle a simple indentation error.

Regarding what #3 said about "I seriously feel that frustration deep in my soul", I totally get that... it is super annoying when the AI gives you code that doesnt even run. I have been coding for a while now and reliability is the biggest issue with these tutor apps. Before you spend any of that $50, I wanted to ask:

• Are you looking for something to use on your phone or are you sitting at a desktop?
• Did the job mention specific things like Excel automation or just basic Python? It makes a huge difference because some apps are great for syntax but terrible for actual workflow... just wanna make sure you dont waste these three weeks on the wrong thing.