Is a Continuing Education (CE) class to start Python an outdated approach? /u/Sea-Effective-4737 Python Education

I’m 40 and haven’t taken a programming class in over 10 years. I want to get into python in order to be able to work with LLMs. My first thought was to go take a CE class at my local community College but that seems really outdated and I’m having second thoughts. It’s a semester long class and while I’m in no hurry that way of learning seems slow and outdated. However, the ability to have real instruction rather than watching recorded videos or grinding through disorganized YouTube channels doesn’t sound very appealing. Is learning to code (python) in a classroom setting better than all the DIY courses and platforms out there? The CE course is also $300! It is one of 3 courses I would take as a part of a python entry level certificate. Thank you

I’m 40 and haven’t taken a programming class in over 10 years. I want to get into python in order to be able to work with LLMs. My first thought was to go take a CE class at my local community College but that seems really outdated and I’m having second thoughts. It’s a semester long class and while I’m in no hurry that way of learning seems slow and outdated. However, the ability to have real instruction rather than watching recorded videos or grinding through disorganized YouTube channels doesn’t sound very appealing. Is learning to code (python) in a classroom setting better than all the DIY courses and platforms out there? The CE course is also $300! It is one of 3 courses I would take as a part of a python entry level certificate. Thank you