Logical Operations

Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) Specialization

Logical Operations

Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) Specialization

Learn Intermediate Python Programming Skills.

Develop intermediate programming skills using Python.

Bill Rosenthal

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

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

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Specialization - 3 course series

PCAP: Python Input, Output, and String Handling

PCAP: Python Input, Output, and String Handling

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Manage text and binary file access modes using open and close functions to stream or buffer inputs and outputs cleanly.

  • Process character encodings like UTF-8 with built-in functions to safely convert and validate text boundaries.

  • Apply advanced string transformations including slicing, split-and-join mechanics, affix checks, and character stripping.

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

Skills you'll gain

Category: File I/O
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Processing
Category: Programming Principles
Category: File Systems
Category: Software Development
Category: Development Environment
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Scripting
Category: Cross Platform Development
Category: File Management
PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Structure robust object-oriented programs by defining custom classes, instance methods, public interfaces, and property decorators.

  • Resolve complex inheritance hierarchies, multi-inheritance structures, the diamond problem, and super function bindings through polymorphism.

  • Streamline logic and scope using functional programming patterns like nested list comprehensions, lambda functions, and closures.

  • Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "PCAP: Python Input, Output, and String Handling".

Skills you'll gain

Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Python Programming
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Software Development
Category: Scripting
Category: Code Reusability
Category: Computer Programming
PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling

PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Manage absolute, relative, qualified, and universal module imports while inspecting search paths using the sys.path variable.

  • Leverage bundled math, random, and platform modules alongside custom multi-level nested packages and initialization files.

  • Trace complex exception hierarchies, catch chained or nested errors, and implement custom exceptions using try-except-else blocks.

  • Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "PCAP: Python Input, Output, and String Handling".

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Debugging
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Software Development
Category: Program Development
Category: Code Reusability

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Bill Rosenthal
Logical Operations
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