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Upcoming Classes
Introduction to Programming with Python (2-Day Class)
June 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$695.00Introduction to Programming with Python
Course Specifications
Course Number:
094031
Course Length:
2 days
Course Description
Overview:
Though Python® has been in use for more than 30 years, it has become one of the most popular languages for software development, particularly within the fields of data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development—all areas in which Python is widely used. Whether you’re relatively new to programming, or have experience in other programming languages, this course will provide you with a comprehensive first exposure to the Python programming language. This can serve as a quick start in Python, or as the foundation for further learning.
You will learn elements of the Python 3 language 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, and modules; reads and writes files; and handles error conditions.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will develop simple command-line programs in Python. You will:
- Set up Python and develop a simple application.
- Perform operations on simple data types, including strings and numbers.
- 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.
- Perform basic exception handling.
Target Student:
This 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, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development.
Prerequisites:
Some experience programming in an object-oriented language is helpful, but not required. This course will be useful to anyone new to programming.
To ensure your success in this course, you should have at least a foundational competence with personal computing. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking one of the following Logical Operations courses:
- Using Microsoft® Windows® 11 (with Copilot)
- Microsoft® Windows® 11: Transition from Windows® 10
- Using Microsoft® Windows® 10 (Second Edition)
Course Content
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 Integers and Strings
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 Conditional Statements
Topic B: Write Loops
Lesson 5: Structuring Code for Reuse
Topic A: Define and Call Functions
Topic B: Define and Instantiate Classes
Topic C: Import and Use Modules
Lesson 6: Writing Code to Process Files and Directories
Topic A: Write to Text Files
Topic B: Read from Text Files
Topic C: Get the Contents of Directories
Topic D: Manage Files and Directories
Lesson 7: Handling Exceptions
Topic A: Handle Built-In Exceptions
Topic B: Handle Custom Exceptions
