Course description
Program development is a whole big pool that consists of several kinds of programming languages for developing applications. But research has shown that out of all of these, Python is the most versatile and universal programming language that can be used to develop programs that will help achieve almost any kind of task. It can be used for mobile applications, desktop applications, web development, hardware programming, and much more. Also, Python allows for more productivity and has a rich set of libraries and frameworks for program development. These are some key reasons why Python is so popular and is preferred by users who seek a multipurpose, yet productive programming language that they can use to develop applications. Are you someone that aspires to become proficient in developing programs with Python? Do you seek to learn and add Python programming skills to your pool of knowledge and use these skills to earn additional income? This Python course is designed to do just that and to help aspiring developers grasp the fundamentals of Python and begin their journey in becoming professional programmers. This Python programming for beginners course starts by introducing you to programming and Python and the reasons why it is so popular.
The next part examines the two kinds of programming languages and understand the kind that Python belongs to. The process for setting up your Python development environment will be discussed, describing the applications to download and where to download them from. You will learn about data types and variables, their characteristics and usage and move on to create your first program using several variables and different types of data. The next bit of content in this Python crash course discusses the elements and terminology starting with booleans, conditions, loops, lists, and bubble sorts, you will analyze what these are, studying their definitions as well as their uses with practical examples. This is followed by terms such as functions, scoping, recursion, tuples, and dictionaries together with some basic data processing that will be practised using the development tool. The following set of python fundamentals include modules, packages, strings, and exceptions/errors and using these, you will write a simple number guessing game for users to play. Your Python studies move on to explore how to handle files in Python, writing and reading both ordinary and binary files, the types of variables and methods available in Python, classes and subclasses, and how inheritance along with the aspect of polymorphism works in Python. The next exciting part delves into Google APIs and you will learn how to build a personal voice assistant that will be able to listen and capture your voice commands, and then search through Google APIs and give feedback on the result of your query.
Python is a universal programming language with endless benefits and applications. If you as a professional want to add Python to your repertoire of programming skills or if you are simply curious about coding and want to learn how coding works, then Python and this Python for Beginners course is a great place to start.
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Training content
The Basics of Python
Description: In this module, you will be introduced to programming and Python. you will examine the two kinds of programs and understand which kind Python belongs to. Also, the process to set up your Python development environment will be shown, describing the applications to download and where to download them from.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Python
- What is Coding
- Basic Setup for Python
- Lesson Summary
Data Types, Variables, and Basic Operations.
Description: In this module, you will learn about data types and variables. You will also learn to create your first program using several variables and different types of data. You will be shown how you can receive inputs from users and return outputs generated from those inputs using simple mathematical codes.
- Learning Outcomes
- Writing Your First Program
- Introduction to Variables
- Types of Data
- Using Variables
- Changing Data Types
- Collecting User Input
- Coding Mathematics
- Lesson Summary
Boolean, Conditions, Loop, and List Operations.
Description: In this module, you will be examining the elements and terminologies that you will be making use of during your programming in Python. For this module, booleans, conditions, loops, lists, and bubble sorts will be reviewed. Their definitions will be explained as well as their uses, using practical examples and walkthroughs.
- Learning Outcomes
- Boolean Expressions
- Basic Conditions
- Loops and Types of Loops
- Python Lists and List Operations
- The Bubble Sort, Bitwise, and Logical Operators.
- Lesson Summary
Functions, Tuples, Dictionaries, and Data Processing.
Description: In this module, you will study some more Python elements and terminologies. You will examine functions, scoping, recursion, tuples, and dictionaries. The meaning of these terms and their uses will be reviewed and some basic data processing will be executed.
- Learning Outcomes
- Python Functions
- The Bases of Scoping
- Returning Data
- Recursion Using Factorial
- Tuples and Dictionaries in Python
- Lesson Summary
Modules, Packages, Strings, and Exceptions.
Description: In this module, you will learn about modules, packages, strings, and exceptions/errors. You will learn about their meanings, characteristics, as well as the rules guiding the usage of these elements. Every one of them will be practicalized, and you will program a simple number guessing game for users.
- Learning Outcomes
- Modules and Packages
- The Guessing Game
- Exceptions/Errors
- Errors Practice
- String Operations
- Lesson Summary
Files and the Object Oriented Approach
Description: In this module, you will explore how to handle files in Python, writing and reading both ordinary and binary files. Types of variables and methods, as well as the aspect of inheritance and polymorphism, will be explored. Also, as a project, you will build a voice assistant that will make use of Google APIs to provide answers to search queries.
- Learning Outcomes
- File Handling
- Binary Files
- Python Classes
- Variables and Method Types
- The Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Project - Voice Assistance AI
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Python for Beginners - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the principles of programming
- Describe how to program a simple guessing game using Python
- Discuss procedural and object-oriented programming
- Analyze the handling of files and APIs
- Discuss modules and packages along with their usage
- Describe how to program a voice assistant that uses Google APIs for search queries
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