Course Description

Programming in Python

In this course, you will be introduced to foundational programming skills with basic Python syntax. You’ll learn how to use code to solve problems. You’ll dive deep into the Python ecosystem and learn popular modules, libraries, and tools for Python.

You’ll also get hands-on with objects, classes, and methods in Python and utilize variables, data types, control flow and loops, functions, and data structures. You’ll learn how to recognize and handle errors, and you’ll write unit tests for your Python code and practice test-driven development.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Prepare your computer system for Python programming
• Show understanding of Python syntax and how to control the flow of code
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to handle errors and exceptions
• Explain object-oriented programming and the major concepts associated with it
• Explain the importance of testing in Python, and when to apply particular methods

This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in back-end development or database engineering. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Provider

coursera

Target

  • Beginners in Programming
  • Aspiring Back-End Developers
  • Database Engineering Students
  • Job Seekers looking to enter tech
  • Students & Graduates in STEM fields
  • Professionals seeking to upskill

Sector

  • Information Technology
  • Software Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Database Management
  • Education and Training

Area

  • Python Programming
    Object-Oriented
  • Programming
    Error Handling and Exceptions
  • Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development
  • Data Types, Variables, and Control Flow
  • Coding and Problem-Solving Skills

Method

Online

Certification

Yes

Duration

Approx. 44 hours

Assessment

Yes

Cost

Learning Outcomes

  • Foundational programming skills with basic Python syntax.
  • How to use objects, classes, and methods.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate from Meta

Learning Content

  • Module 1: Getting started with Python
    Get started with the Python programming language and associated foundational concepts
  • Module 2: Basic programming with Pythons
    Learn basic Python syntax, to use control flow and loops and work with functions and data structures. You will also learn how to recognize possible errors, their causes and how to handle them.
  • Module 3:Programming paradigms
    Learn about the paradigms of procedural programming and the associated logical concepts. You’ll explore functional and object-oriented programming and get an introduction to algorithms.
  • Module 4:Modules, packages, libraries and tools
    Supercharge your coding environment with popular modules libraries and tools for Python. You’ll also learn about the different types of testing and how to write a test.
  • Module 5:End-of-course Graded Assessment
    Practice and reflect on the skills you learned in this course