Logical Operations

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) Specialization

Logical Operations

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) Specialization

Learn Programming with Python.

Develop fundamental programming skills using Python, a beginner-friendly language.

Bill Rosenthal

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

PCEP: Python Setup

PCEP: Python Setup

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Configure your Python development environment and run standalone scripts utilizing standard interactive modes and core built-in functions.

  • Write valid Python statements applying variable assignment rules, arithmetic order of operations, and PEP 8 naming conventions.

  • Identify and debug common syntax and logic errors while incorporating comment documentation to keep scripts clear and readable.

  • Learn by doing. Perform guided, step-by-step hands-on activities on your own computer.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Development Environment
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: System Configuration
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Program Development
Category: Software Installation
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Software Development
PCEP: Python Data Processing

PCEP: Python Data Processing

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate between primitive Python numeric types, string operators, and various base numeral systems to properly handle user input.

  • Format floats with specific precision rules and apply advanced string interpolation methods like f-strings to clean output text.

  • Slicing multidimensional lists, altering mutable or immutable sequences, and evaluating unordered datasets using sets and dictionaries.

  • Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "PCEP: Python Setup".

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Structures
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Software Development
Category: Scripting
Category: Verification And Validation

What you'll learn

  • Implement conditional logic using boolean comparisons, bitwise operators, nested if-else evaluations, and sequence range loops.

  • Manage program execution flow by utilizing complex loop controls, advanced list comprehensions, and recursive function designs.

  • Construct custom functions with variable scopes, return statements, and robust try-except blocks to catch built-in exceptions.

  • Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "PCEP: Python Setup".

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Code Reusability
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Software Development
Category: Program Development
Category: Debugging
Category: Maintainability
Category: Computational Logic

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Bill Rosenthal
Logical Operations
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