Learn to develop and deploy software using Python. This specialization will provide you with foundation in the fundamentals of programming, including knowledge and skills essential for a career in software engineering, information technology and data science.
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Specialization - 4 course series
In the first course, you will learn some of the concepts of procedural programming: user input, console output, variable declaration and assignment, decision branching and iteration.
The second course will introduce you to Advanced String Operations and Dates, Modeling Classes, Development of Classes and Collections. In the third course you'll learn about Files, Inheritance and external libraries.
And in the final course we will look at several automation concepts in DevOps with Python.
Applied Learning Project
In the Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization, the hands-on labs in each course will allow you to apply the material in the lectures in simple computer programs designed to re-enforce the material in the lesson. These labs are browser-based and do not require a local environment to be installed.
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To complete all four courses in the specialization, you will spend 4-6 hours per week for 16 weeks.
Familiarity of computers is recommended, but there is no specific background required. This specialization begins with the basics.
Yes, because each course builds on the prior course, we recommend that you take them in order.
No, this is not a University course.
You will be able to write, test and deploy programs using the Python language.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
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.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.