Packt

Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

Packt

Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

This course is part of Master Python with Real-World Data & Web Projects Specialization

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Remember Python data types such as integers, strings, lists, and dictionaries and identify their uses in various coding scenarios.

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of functions, conditionals, and loops in Python and how they control the flow of a program.

  • Apply user input processing and string formatting in Python to create dynamic and user-friendly programs.

  • Analyze and debug Python code to identify errors in functions, loops, and file processing and apply troubleshooting techniques to correct them.

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November 2025

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This course is part of the Master Python with Real-World Data & Web Projects Specialization
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