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Introduction to Programming with Python

Length 2 days

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Why study this course

Python® is one of the most popular programming languages for software developers, particularly within the fields of data science, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development.

Whether you're relatively new to programming or have experience in other programming languages, this Python training course will provide you with a comprehensive first exposure to the Python programming language for a quick start in Python, or as the foundation for further learning and advanced courses.

In this course, you'll learn elements of the Python 3 language, Python syntax, and development strategies by creating a complete program that performs a wide range of operations on a variety of data types, structures, and objects; implements program logic through conditional statements and loops; structures code for reusability through functions, classes, Python classes, and modules; reads and writes files; and handles error conditions.

This course helps to prepare you for the Python Institute's Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Exam PCEP-30-0x). The course content is 91% aligned to the exam. If you are pursuing certification, you may wish to consider the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) course, which fully aligns to the PCEP™ exam.

Please note: The exam is not included in the course fee but can be purchased separately. Please contact us for a quote.

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What you’ll learn

In this course, you'll develop simple command-line programs in Python, specifically:

Set up Python and develop a simple application
Declare and perform operations on simple data types including strings, numbers, and dates
Declare and perform operations on data structures including lists, ranges, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
Write conditional statements and loops
Define and use functions, classes, and modules
Manage files and directories through code
Deal with exceptions

Python at Lumify Work

Lumify Work's Python offering has been refreshed to include courses which fully align to certifications from the Python Institute. Our courses are delivered by Python programming experts who can structure their topic flow to your goals and functions, whether it's Python for automation or for data science or for finance.

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Who is the course for?

This Python introduction course is designed for people who want to learn the Python programming language in preparation for using Python to develop software for a wide range of applications, such as data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development.

Course subjects

Lesson 1: Setting Up Python and Developing a Simple Application

Topic A: Set Up the Development Environment
Topic B: Write Python Statements
Topic C: Create a Python Application
Topic D: Prevent Errors

Lesson 2: Processing Simple Data Types

Topic A: Process Strings and Integers
Topic B: Process Decimals, Floats, and Mixed Number Types

Lesson 3: Processing Data Structures

Topic A: Process Ordered Data Structures
Topic B: Process Unordered Data Structures

Lesson 4: Writing Conditional Statements and Loops

Topic A: Write a Conditional Statement
Topic B: Write a Loop

Lesson 5: Structuring Code for Reuse

Topic A: Define and Call a Function
Topic B: Define and Instantiate a Class
Topic C: Import and Use a Module

Lesson 6: Writing Code to Process Files and Directories

Topic A: Write to a Text File
Topic B: Read from a Text File
Topic C: Get the Contents of a Directory
Topic D: Manage Files and Directories

Lesson 7: Dealing with Exceptions

Topic A: Handle Exceptions
Topic B: Raise Exceptions

Appendices

Appendix A: Major Differences Between Python 2 and 3
Appendix B: Python Style Guide
Appendix C: Mapping Python Course Content to Python Institute Certification Exams

Prerequisites

It would be helpful to have some experience in programming in an object-oriented language, but even without experience, this course is beneficial to those who are new to programming.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.