This course helps you learn to write Python programs that can be used on Linux, Mac, and Unix operating systems.
What you will learn:
- When to use Python 2 and Python 3 and how to install and run Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Suggested text editors and integrated development environments to use when coding in Python.
- How to work with various data types including strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, booleans, and more.
- What variables are and when to use them.
- How to perform mathematical operations using Python.
- How to capture input from a user and ways to control and organise the flow of your programs.
- The importance of white space in Python.
- What modules are, when you should use them, and how to create your own.
- Use and define important Python functions that you’ll use often.
- How to read from and write to files and the difference between binary and text files.
Audience
Anyone interested in Python programming, Python scripting, or computer programming in general.
Delivery Format
Online
Time
3 Hours
Complete this course at your own pace. Upon completion of this course, you will receive 3 professional development hours. You have to view all module videos and resources to complete the course. To complete this course, make sure you click ‘Mark Complete’ once you have finished a lesson. This will ensure you have completed the course to receive your certificate.
Teaching Standards
6.2.2 Proficient Level – Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.