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Python is one of the top programming languages in the world and continues to grow. This 10-week course provides a solid understanding of programming using Python, with practical exercises and examples.

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Testimonials

  • The course was pitched perfectly, and I'm now able to do a LOT of USEFUL stuff with something I knew very little about 10 weeks ago.

    Nikki

    Former student

  • Good teaching, perfect price point, and it does what it says on the tin, it's a great intro

    Dan Cave

    Former student

Course overview

Learn to think like a programmer with this hands-on and highly popular short course in Python programming. You will apply your knowledge to undertake practical exercises, with the support of an experienced tutor to guide you and answer questions.

By the end of the Python course for beginners, you will be able to

  • Understand the fundamental features of the Python programming language
  • Write procedural, object oriented and functional programs in Python.

This course is a great way to progress your career in computer programming.

Who is it for?

Suitable for beginners to programming - and Python - this course is a great way to develop skills to further your career in fields such as data analytics, finance and web development.

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Timetable

The Introduction to Programming with Python short course is taught one evening a week for 10 consecutive weeks, allowing you to continue in full-time employment.

City Short Courses follow the academic year, delivering courses over three terms. These include:

  • Autumn - October
  • Spring - January
  • Summer - April

Benefits

  • Delivered by industry professionals
  • Taught online to small groups
  • Awarded a  City, University of London certificate on completion

What will I learn?

  • Think like a programmer
  • Python overview and the basic language elements: Introduction to Python. Variables. Loops. Main method. Conditional structures. Data structure
  • Debugging in Python (using pdb, Pycharm). How to read a program
  • File manipulation: Reading and writing files
  • Object Oriented programming in Python: classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation
  • How to build a modular Python program
  • Introduction to the Python standard library
  • Testing in Python. Presentation of doctest and unittest
  • Error handling: exceptions

By the end of the course, you will be able to

  • understand the fundamental features of the Python programming language,
  • write procedural, object oriented and functional programs in Python

Assessment and certificates

You will be awarded an official City, University of London certificate if you attend over 70 per cent of the classes. The course is not formally accredited.

Assessment

Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and question and answer sessions as guided by your tutor.

Eligibility

Computer literacy.

English requirements

Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Tutors

  • Philip de Grouchy

    Dr. de Grouchy completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Imperial College London in 2013. His thesis described emerging experimental and analytical techniques for manipulating matter at very high temperatures.

    Before joining the Short Courses team, Philip held research and teaching positions at Imperial, the University of Hong Kong, and Cornell, where he lectured for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

    In addition to his teaching expertise, Philip also brings experience as a data analyst to the Python course: he has assisted start-ups, SME’s and government agencies on renewable energy, aerospace and defence projects

  • Konstantinos Karoudis

    Konstantinos Karoudis has a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, and an MSc in Information Technology from University of Stuttgart, Germany. He has worked on many developer roles for companies such as IBM Germany Research and Development Lab and BMW Research and Innovation Centre.

    Konstantinos is currently working towards a PhD at London Knowledge Lab, Birkbeck, University of London, where he is also part of the ‘LIBE: Supporting Lifelong Learning with Enquiry-Based Education’ project developing a personalisation engine that enhances learners’ experience.

  • Kosmas Kosmopoulos

    Kosmas Kosmopoulos has broad experience in teaching a range of computing-related courses, from Business Information Systems to web development.

    Kosmas is currently teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in a number of institutions including City, University of London, Huron University, Middlesex University and the University of Westminster.

    Kosmas's research interests are in the areas of Sensor Networks, Global Computing, Mobile Learning and Mobile Commerce.

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