Introduction to Python Programming

Jumpstart Your Coding Skills with Python-One of the World's Most In-Demand Languages

Python is known for its simplicity, power, and versatility-making it the go-to language for developers in fields ranging from web development to data science and automation. This hands-on, beginner-friendly course will introduce you to Python's elegant syntax and dynamic capabilities, helping you write clean, efficient code with fewer lines than traditional languages like C++ or Java.

Through interactive instruction and real-world examples, you'll explore Python's core features-from functions and loops to file I/O and object-oriented programming. Whether you're a mid-level programmer expanding your toolkit or just starting your journey, this course provides the foundational knowledge you need to start developing in Python with confidence.

What You Will Learn:

  • Navigating the Python environment and development tools

  • Writing and executing Python statements and expressions

  • Using core data types, operators, lists, dictionaries, and strings

  • Creating and calling functions, working with modules and packages

  • Implementing classes, objects, and basic object-oriented programming

  • Handling file input/output and managing exceptions

This course is included in the Python Developer Certificate and Master Programmer Certificate.

Earn 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

 Session Information: D2100005

Schedule: Access content 24/7 online. You have 60 days to complete the course.
Times: 12:00pm-11:59pm CDT

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Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Dewey Layman

Facility Detail

Online
Canvas - Learning Management System
Access content 24/7
UAH, OPCE VIRTUAL

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation charge of 10.00% will be assessed on cancellations occurring within 5 days of the start of this session.