Certified Associate in Python Programming

Overview

Overview

This online course is focused on teaching you Python — one of the world’s most popular and versatile cross-platform programming languages. Python’s popularity has grown vastly over the last decade because it is relatively easy to learn, is highly portable and utilises streamlined code. Some of the world’s leading tech companies use Python for their websites’ back-end, including Google, Instagram, Spotify, Netflix, Uber and Dropbox.

This online course in Python builds on your knowledge of the core fundamentals of the Python language, covering more advanced concepts. You will learn how to import and use modules and packages, define and handle exceptions, operate on strings, perform input/output operations, work with lambdas, closures, and list comprehensions, and learn the fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming.

Duration: 24 weeks
Exam: Python Certified Associate Programmer (PCAP-31-0x). Read more about the certification.
Support: eTutor Supported

What’s Included

All course content
Practice exercises and quizzes
A practice exam
A certification exam voucher

Course Handbook

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Content

Course Topics

Topic 1

Modules, Packages, and PIP

Topic 2

Strings, String and List Methods, and Exceptions

Topic 3

Object-Oriented Programming

Topic 4

List Comprehensions, Lambdas, Closures, and I/O Operations

Requirements

Prerequisites & Requirements

Prerequisites

All learners should hold either of the following certifications:

MTA Introduction to Programming Using Python 98-383 (retired)
IT Specialist Python

Is this course for me?

If you have an interest in coding and wish to become skilled in one of the world’s most dynamic programming languages, this course is for you.

What are the hardware requirements?

All students should have access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Windows (e.g Windows 10). Apple/Android devices are not supported and cannot be used for this course.
A broadband connection is essential to stream video content.

What software will I need?

You will be required to install a recent version of Python 3 on your machine. This comes packaged with a development tool called IDLE. IDLE can be used for the duration of your studies. This software is open source and free.

Progression

Employment

After earning your IT Specialist in Python certification, you will be skilled in one of the world’s most dynamic and versatile programming languages. Upon qualification, you may be confident in seeking junior roles as a Python developer, data analyst, game developer, and many other related fields.