By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply advanced file handling techniques, design and implement object-oriented programs, evaluate exception-handling strategies, and utilize Python’s standard library to solve real-world problems. This course is designed to strengthen programming expertise and prepare learners for building scalable, efficient, and maintainable applications.
Advanced Python: OOP, File Handling & Libraries
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Apply advanced file handling and best practices in Python.
Design OOP programs with classes, objects, and data structures.
Implement exception handling and use Python’s standard library.
Skills you'll gain
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October 2025
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module guides learners through advanced file handling operations and introduces object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts in Python. Learners will practice opening, reading, writing, and managing files efficiently, followed by designing reusable code using classes, objects, and data structures like linked lists. By mastering these skills, learners will strengthen their ability to build robust, scalable, and maintainable Python applications.
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10 videos3 assignments1 plugin
This module focuses on Python’s error-handling mechanisms and explores the power of its standard library. Learners will evaluate exception-handling techniques, including multiple except blocks, else, and finally clauses, and create custom exceptions for real-world applications. Additionally, they will utilize core Python libraries like os, sys, math, json, and re to streamline development tasks, demonstrating Python’s “batteries included” philosophy.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
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