Description: This course lays the groundwork for your Python programming journey. You'll learn essential Python syntax, data structures, and control flow, while practicing debugging and basic code optimization techniques.

Python Programming Fundamentals
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Introduction to Python provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Python programming. It begins by welcoming learners to the Microsoft Python Developer Certification program and providing an overview of the course structure and expectations. Learners are then introduced to the fundamental concepts of programming, including how computers interpret instructions and the role of programming languages. The module emphasizes Python's suitability for beginners due to its readability and versatility, showcasing real-world examples of its applications in web development, data science, and machine learning. Learners get hands-on experience by running a simple Python program and modifying it to understand basic syntax. The module also covers essential tools, guiding learners through the installation of Python and Jupyter Notebook, a popular Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Finally, learners take their first steps in coding by writing a "Hello, World!" program, exploring variables, data types, and basic operations. By the end of Module 1, learners gain a solid understanding of Python's capabilities and are equipped with the necessary tools and foundational knowledge to embark on their coding journey.
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11 Videos8 Lektüren5 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
11 Videos•Insgesamt 51 Minuten
- Programming fundamentals•6 Minuten
- Explaining Python•6 Minuten
- Python in action: Real-world examples•2 Minuten
- Python in the wild: From web apps to machine learning•6 Minuten
- Introducing your Python toolkit•3 Minuten
- Choosing your IDE: A tour of options•5 Minuten
- Demo: Navigating Jupyter notebooks•5 Minuten
- Your first Python words: Syntax and structure•6 Minuten
- Basic operations, expressions and variables•5 Minuten
- Variables in Python: Containers for your data•6 Minuten
- How Python outputs code•3 Minuten
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 80 Minuten
- Python programming fundamentals syllabus•10 Minuten
- Welcome to the world of programming•10 Minuten
- The power of Python•10 Minuten
- Installing Python: A step-by-step guide•10 Minuten
- What is Jupyter Notebook?•10 Minuten
- Hello, Python world!•10 Minuten
- How Python code is interpreted•10 Minuten
- Anatomy of a Python program•10 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
- Introduction to Python•30 Minuten
- Activity: A simple Python program•15 Minuten
- Unveiling Python: What, why, and how?•15 Minuten
- Your Python toolkit: Setting up the environment•15 Minuten
- First steps in code: Writing a Python program•15 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
- Introduce yourself•5 Minuten
Module 2, "Python Basics," provides a foundational understanding of core programming concepts in Python. Learners will first delve into the control flow mechanisms, mastering conditional statements (if, else, elif) to enable decision-making within their programs. They will then explore loops (for, while) to efficiently handle repetitive tasks and iterate through data. Through hands-on exercises and coding challenges, learners will gain practical experience in applying these concepts. The module also emphasizes the importance of organized data, introducing lists as a fundamental data structure for storing and manipulating ordered sequences of information. Learners will discover how to create, modify, and access list elements, building a strong foundation for managing data in their Python programs. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to write Python code that executes logically and efficiently, incorporating both control flow structures and basic data organization techniques.
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4 Videos6 Lektüren5 Aufgaben
4 Videos•Insgesamt 22 Minuten
- Making decisions with Python: If, else, and elif•5 Minuten
- Demo: Step by step of tracing code execution•6 Minuten
- Lists are a go-to data container•6 Minuten
- Mastering lists: Slicing, dicing, and more•5 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
- Decisions and selections: What are they?•10 Minuten
- Introduction to loops and conditional statements•10 Minuten
- Repeating actions: For and while loops•10 Minuten
- Control flow in Python: The conductor of your code•10 Minuten
- Common code execution pitfalls: How to avoid them•10 Minuten
- Introduction to lists•10 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 85 Minuten
- Python basics•30 Minuten
- Activity: Variables and loops•15 Minuten
- Controlling the flow: Conditional statements and loops•15 Minuten
- Activity: Working with a list•10 Minuten
- Organizing your data•15 Minuten
Module 3 examines the core concepts of functions and modules in Python, providing learners with the skills to write reusable, organized, and efficient code. It starts by introducing functions as the fundamental building blocks of any Python program, explaining their syntax, and guiding learners to write their first function. The module then expands on this foundation by exploring classes as blueprints for objects and demonstrating how to define and instantiate them. The DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principle is emphasized, highlighting the importance of code reusability and how functions achieve this. Learners will also become familiar with Python's built-in functions and engage in hands-on activities to solidify their understanding. Moving further, the module explores the practical application of functions, including defining arguments, return values, and best practices for writing efficient and readable functions. Learners will gain experience in creating custom classes with attributes and methods, applying these concepts through coding exercises. The module then challenges learners to think like programmers by breaking down real-world problems into smaller, manageable functions, fostering modularity and code organization. Finally, the module broadens the learners' toolkit by introducing built-in and external modules, explaining how to import and utilize them effectively. Learners will explore popular libraries for various tasks and gain proficiency in managing packages with pip, the Python package installer. The module culminates with a hands-on challenge where learners create their own module, demonstrating their comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered.
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11 Videos9 Lektüren8 Aufgaben1 Unbewertetes Labor
11 Videos•Insgesamt 48 Minuten
- Functions: Python's building blocks•5 Minuten
- Classes: Blueprints for objects•5 Minuten
- Built-in functions are Python's handy helpers•6 Minuten
- Modules: Your code's toolbox•2 Minuten
- Writing your own functions•5 Minuten
- Variable scope: Where your data lives•2 Minuten
- Functions in the real world•2 Minuten
- Crafting custom classes•3 Minuten
- Using built-in modules•6 Minuten
- External libraries: Supercharging your Python code•6 Minuten
- Importing modules: Expanding Python's powers•5 Minuten
9 Lektüren•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
- The art of abstraction: Functions and the DRY principle•10 Minuten
- Variable scope: How they behave•10 Minuten
- Building custom classes•10 Minuten
- Best practices for writing Python functions•10 Minuten
- Problem-solving with functions•10 Minuten
- Divide and conquer: The power of modularity•10 Minuten
- Managing packages with pip: Installing and upgrading Libraries•10 Minuten
- Python libraries: The power of the community•10 Minuten
- Creating your own module•10 Minuten
8 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 135 Minuten
- Functions and modules•30 Minuten
- Activity: Experimenting with built-in functions•15 Minuten
- The power of reusability: Functions, classes, and modules unveiled•15 Minuten
- Activity: Practicing functions and modules•15 Minuten
- Organizing your code: Functions in action•15 Minuten
- Activity: Class and Functions•15 Minuten
- Thinking like a programmer: Breaking down problems with functions•15 Minuten
- Expanding your toolkit with modules and libraries•15 Minuten
1 Unbewertetes Labor•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
- Creating your own module: A Python challenge•15 Minuten
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to data structures in Python, focusing on their practical application in real-world scenarios. Learners will explore fundamental data structures like lists, dictionaries, and sets, understanding their unique properties and use cases. Through hands-on exercises and engaging examples, they will develop the skills to select, create, manipulate, and optimize data structures for various programming tasks. The module also delves into algorithms, specifically sorting and searching, demonstrating how they interact with data structures to solve problems efficiently. By the end of this module, learners will be proficient in utilizing data structures to organize, manage, and process information effectively in their Python programs.
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12 Videos6 Lektüren7 Aufgaben
12 Videos•Insgesamt 62 Minuten
- Data structures: The containers of your code•2 Minuten
- Dictionaries: Key-value powerhouses•5 Minuten
- Sets: The unique collection•5 Minuten
- Data structures: The right tool for the job•3 Minuten
- Ordered vs. unordered: Finding your data•5 Minuten
- Demo: Data manipulation in Python using practical examples•7 Minuten
- Dictionaries in depth: Beyond the basics•6 Minuten
- Demo: Real-world applications and when to use each data structure•7 Minuten
- Sorting lists in Python•6 Minuten
- Demo: Searching lists in Python: Find what you need•5 Minuten
- Choosing the right data structure: A decision framework•5 Minuten
- Case studies: Matching data structures to problems•6 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
- Python data structures: A cheat sheet•10 Minuten
- Mutability matters: Changing data in Python•10 Minuten
- Unleashing the power of dictionaries: Real-world applications•10 Minuten
- Data structures: Your Python organization system•10 Minuten
- Algorithms and data structures: A deeper dive•10 Minuten
- Tips and tricks for data structure selection•10 Minuten
7 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 125 Minuten
- Data structure exercises: Practice makes perfect•20 Minuten
- Data structures in Python•30 Minuten
- Understanding data structures•15 Minuten
- Putting data structures to work•15 Minuten
- Activity: Finding what you need•15 Minuten
- Algorithms and lists: Sorting and searching•15 Minuten
- Choosing the right tool: Data structure selection•15 Minuten
This module explores the crucial skill of debugging and error handling in Python. Learners will begin by understanding the nature of exceptions, those pesky red flags that signal problems in code. They'll explore common Python exceptions, learning to identify their causes and implement solutions. The module then introduces a variety of debugging techniques, from the simplicity of print statements to the power of interactive debuggers. Learners will gain hands-on experience with these tools, stepping through code, inspecting variables, and pinpointing errors. The concept of exception handling is then demystified, with the try-except block taking center stage. Real-world examples illustrate how to gracefully handle errors and prevent program crashes. Finally, the module emphasizes a systematic approach to debugging, guiding learners to become effective code detectives. They'll learn to analyze error messages, utilize online resources, and adopt strategies used by seasoned developers.
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10 Videos4 Lektüren6 Aufgaben
10 Videos•Insgesamt 49 Minuten
- Introduction to error handling and debugging•2 Minuten
- Python exceptions part 1: Understanding the red flags•6 Minuten
- Python exceptions part 2: Anatomy of an exception•5 Minuten
- Print debugging: Your trusty sidekick•5 Minuten
- Interactive debuggers: Stepping through your code•2 Minuten
- Debugger: The why and how•6 Minuten
- Catching errors with try-except•6 Minuten
- Demo: Examples of real-world exception handling•6 Minuten
- The detective's guide to debugging•6 Minuten
- Demo: Debugging in action•5 Minuten
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
- Common Python exceptions: A field guide•10 Minuten
- Debugging toolkit: Essential techniques for Python developers•10 Minuten
- Exception handling best practices•10 Minuten
- Common debugging strategies used by experienced developers•10 Minuten
6 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 105 Minuten
- Error handling and debugging•30 Minuten
- Common Python exceptions•15 Minuten
- Activity: Debugging code•15 Minuten
- Basic debugging techniques•15 Minuten
- Exception handling in Python•15 Minuten
- The debugging mindset: A systematic approach•15 Minuten
This module provides a crucial introduction to software testing and version control, essential skills for any aspiring Python developer. Learners will first delve into the world of unit testing, understanding its importance in ensuring code quality and reducing errors. They will explore the pytest framework, learning how to write and execute tests effectively. The module then shifts focus to version control with Git, teaching learners how to track changes, collaborate seamlessly, and manage their codebase efficiently. Finally, learners will apply this knowledge to build a professional portfolio on GitHub, showcasing their skills and projects to potential employers. This module emphasizes hands-on learning through demos, activities, and practical exercises, ensuring learners gain a solid understanding of these fundamental concepts.
Das ist alles enthalten
10 Videos10 Lektüren5 Aufgaben1 Programmieraufgabe
10 Videos•Insgesamt 51 Minuten
- Why unit tests matter•6 Minuten
- Unit testing: Removing bugs from your code•6 Minuten
- Demo: Getting started with pytest•6 Minuten
- pytest tips and tricks•6 Minuten
- Git essentials for working developers•6 Minuten
- Git: Your code's time machine•2 Minuten
- The benefits of version control•3 Minuten
- Demo: Getting setup in GitHub•5 Minuten
- Demo: What is the difference between Git and GitHub?•6 Minuten
- Demo: Examining a GitHub portfolio•6 Minuten
10 Lektüren•Insgesamt 100 Minuten
- Unit testing fundamentals•10 Minuten
- pytest fixtures: Setting the stage for your tests•10 Minuten
- Test organization and structure in pytest: Keeping your tests tidy•10 Minuten
- Introduction to Git•10 Minuten
- Git for beginners•10 Minuten
- Setting up Git•10 Minuten
- Creating a software development portfolio•10 Minuten
- Set up your GitHub account•10 Minuten
- A guide to 'Solve problems with Python'•10 Minuten
- Python programming fundamentals: Putting it all together•10 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
- Test basics & version control•30 Minuten
- Introduction to unit testing•15 Minuten
- pytest: your Python testing companion•15 Minuten
- Rewinding time: Version control with Git•15 Minuten
- Your professional portfolio•15 Minuten
1 Programmieraufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
- Activity: Solve problems with Python•30 Minuten
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You'll learn how to write, run, and troubleshoot Python programs with confidence. It starts with syntax and program flow, then builds into reusable code, data structures, and the habits that help keep code reliable and organized. You'll apply those ideas in short coding tasks such as writing simple scripts, using loops to process lists, and fixing common errors in working code.
No, you don't need prior Python experience, work experience, or a degree to start. The course begins with setting up Python and Jupyter Notebook, then walks you through simple programs, variables, and basic operations. Some general comfort using a computer will help, but it doesn't assume you've coded before.
Yes, it's beginner-friendly if you want a full introduction rather than a quick syntax cheat sheet. The course explains core ideas step by step and reinforces them with short exercises, quizzes, and coding tasks. If you're already comfortable writing Python, it may feel basic at the start, but it's useful if you also want practice with debugging and Git.
Plan on about 25 hours in total. At roughly 10 hours a week, that works out to around 2 to 3 weeks, depending on how much time you spend practicing code. The course includes lessons, readings, quizzes, coding assignments, and guided exercises, so the workload is varied rather than just video-based.
Yes, there is regular hands-on work, but it's mostly guided rather than one large open-ended project. You'll debug small programs, write loops to transform data, work with lists and dictionaries, and complete a programming assignment that applies conditional logic and iteration. There's also a guided lab on creating and using Python modules, so you put each idea to work soon after you learn it.
The course covers writing basic Python programs, controlling flow, and turning repeated logic into reusable code. It also works through data structures, debugging and exception handling, then finishes with testing, Git, and GitHub portfolio basics. Overall, it's about the everyday skills that help you write clean Python and manage your work as it grows.
By the end, you should be able to write small Python scripts that use variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and common data structures. You'll also be able to debug common errors, handle exceptions, and track simple work with Git. For example, you should be comfortable writing a script that processes a list of values, stores results in a dictionary, and then tests or fixes it when something breaks.
It's closer to concept-first learning with regular coding reinforcement than to a project-heavy bootcamp. The course spends time explaining how Python works, then reinforces each topic through short coding activities, quizzes, and debugging exercises.
Choose this course if you want a broad Python foundation that goes beyond syntax into debugging, testing, Git, and GitHub. Instead of stopping at basic scripts, it shows how to organize code with functions and modules, work with data structures, and manage your work more systematically. If you want a beginner course that blends core coding practice with the habits used to maintain and share code, this course is a strong fit.
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
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