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 Introduction to Python: First in the Python Certification series.
 
-This repository contains the source materials for the first class in the the University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education Program Python Certification Program:
+This repository contains the source materials for the first class in the University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education Program Python Certification Program:
 
 .. _Certificate in Python Programming : http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/python-programming.html