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18 CPD hours

This course is intended for

This course is appropriate for advanced users, system administrators and web site administrators who want to use Python to support their server installations, as well as anyone else who wants to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. Students can apply the course skills to use Python in basic web development projects or automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts.

Overview

This skills-focused course is about 50% hands-on lab to lecture ratio, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor, you'll learn how to:
Create working Python scripts following best practices
Use python data types appropriately
Read and write files with both text and binary data
Search and replace text with regular expressions
Work with with the standard library and its work-saving modules
Create 'real-world', professional Python applications
Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets
Work with Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators
Write robust code using exception handling

Introduction to Python Programming Basics is a hands-on Python programming course that teaches you the key skills you?ll need to get started with programming in Python to a solid foundational level. The start of the course will lead you through writing and running basic Python scripts, and then guide you through how to use more advanced features such as file operations, regular expressions, working with binary data, and using the extensive functionality of Python modules. Extra emphasis is placed on features unique to Python, such as tuples, array slices, and output formatting. This course provides you with an excellent kick start for users new to Python and scripting, enabling you to quickly use basic Python skills on the job in a variety of ways. You?ll be able use Python in basic web development projects, or use it to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. The course also serves as a solid primer course / foundation for continued Python study in support for next level web development with Python, using Python in DevOps, Python for data science / machine learning or Python for systems admin or networking support.

Python Quick View

What is Python?

Python timeline

Advantages/disadvantages

Installing Python

Getting help

The Python Environment

Starting Python

Using the interpreter

Running a Python script

Editors and IDEs

Getting Started with Python

Using variables

Builtin functions

String data

Numberic data

Converting types

Console input/output

Command line parameters

Flow Control

About flow control

The if statement

Relational and Boolean operators

while loops

Exiting from loops

Array Types

About array types

Lists and list methods

Tuples

Indexing and slicing

Iterating through a sequence

Sequence functions, keywords, and operators

List comprehensions and generators

Working with Files

File overview

Opening a text file

Reading a text file

Writing to a text file

Dictionaries and Sets

About dictionaries

Creating dictionaries

Iterating through a dictionary

About sets

Creating sets

Working with sets

Functions

Defining functions

Returning values

Parameters and arguments

Variable scope

Sorting

The sorted() function

Custom sort keys

Lambda functions

Sorting in reverse

Using min() and max()

Errors and Exception Handling

Exceptions

Using try/catch/else/finally

Handling multiple exceptions

Ignoring exceptions

Modules and Packages

Creating Modules

The import statement

Module search path

Using packages

Function and module aliases

Getting Started with Object Oriented Programming and Classes

About object-oriented programming

Defining classes

Constructors

Understanding self

Properties

Instance Methods and data

Class methods and data

Inheritance

Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Introduction to Python Programming Basics (TTPS4800) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Python Programming Basics (TTPS4800) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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