This course is a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to program using Python. Some reasons why Python is a great choice for learning to code:
- The time it takes to learn programming is shorter in Python than in many other languages. In fact, you can start programming faster.
- It is considered an easy programming language, so you can often write faster with Python.
- Python is free and open.
- It’s great for beginners as it will give you a solid foundation and allow you to learn other programming languages (e.g. C++, Java or C) more easily and quickly.
Content
- Basic computer programming
- Establishing the environment
- Basic methods of creating and displaying data (functions, operators, variables, different data types, comments, input/output) through writing simple interactive programs
- Basic concepts (conditions, if/if-else statements, loops, lists)
- Designing and writing functions (parameterised functions, recursion, dictionaries)
- Modules (using and importing modules, working with standard modules, errors, exceptions)
- Objects (classes, objects, methods, inheritance, working with files)
Learning objectives
- To learn the general concepts of computer programming
- Learn about the Python programming language, semantics and environment
- Learn general coding and object-oriented programming techniques
Target group
- Anyone who wants to learn the basics of programming using Python.