Any recommendations on the best sites to use for Python training?

What about certifications? I see that Microsoft has an exam. I see other certifications out there too. Which ones would be preferred if I were to get certified.

Any other comments or thoughts appreciated too.

Thanks in advance,
Chris '91

If you're familiar with another language, the official Python tutorial is a decent way to get started relatively quickly.

I'm not too familiar with the various certifications, though.

Not familiar with the certifications either. If you are looking for a job, I think projects on github are often held in higher regard than certs.
Automate the Boring Stuff is a good way to start from scratch. You can buy the book, they've got a Udemy class or you can scroll down on the homepage to read the book on their website. It will teach you some basics.

If you are looking for something more intense, I've seen the the MIT class recommended-
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-7

It's free semester long class.

Coursera has different programs where you can earn a certificate. They are all taught by either a real college like the University of Michigan or a company like IBM.

I took some of the Python for everybody course and enjoyed them.

Most programs have a recommended schedule but you can go faster if your wish. There are also programs for every level and specializations.

I just wanted to know more so I can do more with toys like a raspberry pi. They offer some serious courses too.

https://www.coursera.org/

I second the Automate the Boring Stuff recommendation for just general starting out.

This python and general programming course was written by a current professor at A&M. I think I got it for around ~$30 several years ago from www.thegreatcourses.com.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Program-Computer-Concepts-Exercises/dp/162997272X

https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/profiles/jkeyser.html

If you're in networking I can't recommend Kirk Byers enough. He has a CCIE from Cisco and does Python for Network Engineers courses. They cost, but they're fantastic. He used to do free sign ups 4 times a year, but only on the old.reddit.com/r/networking subreddit. I don't know if he still does the free short term course.

https://pynet.twb-tech.com/