National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Classroom
Course Description

Offers an overview of the Python programming language for students without prior programming experience. Variables, expressions, functions, looping, and flow control pertaining to Python is taught through hands-on exercises and guided demonstrations by the instructor.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate how to design a Python program, before implementation, using pseudocode, and considering users' requirements.
  • Demonstrate how to navigate a mainstream, professionally Integrated Development Environment to debug and compile Python programs.
  • Explain Python concepts and terminology sufficient to discuss issues, bugs, errors and other challenges with other Python students and programmers.
  • Explain how to solve problems as they occur in Python programming, including researching error codes, bugs from the compiler.

    Framework Connections

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