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Coding with Python 3
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
17.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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  • Certificate of completion - £9
  • Certificate of completion - £15
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Overview

Python skills remain in high demand, with UK tech vacancies rising by 14% in 2025.
Over 72% of UK data, AI, and automation roles now list Python as a preferred skill.
Python-based jobs offer average salaries 30% higher than many entry-level digital roles.

Python 3 continues to stand out as one of the most widely used programming languages for modern computing, automation, data tasks, web activity, and simple everyday problem-solving. Many learners in the UK choose Python because the language uses clean syntax, reads easily, and works across many fields, including finance, education, data analysis, and creative tech. The language continues to grow in 2025 as organisations rely on digital systems more than ever. Python 3 supports many useful activities, so learners can create scripts, process data, interact with files, and manage digital resources in a smooth and clear way. The rise of cloud computing, AI integration, and automated workflows has made Python even more popular among companies that seek efficient and reliable coding solutions. People across schools, businesses, and training centres now view Python 3 as an essential digital skill, and they rely on its wide library support, community strength, and long-term stability. UK employers continue to value Python because it reduces repetitive work, supports secure processes, and helps teams manage large amounts of information with ease. When learners study Python 3, they join a global group of users who use the language daily for various tasks. Transition words support this flow, so learners can see how Python connects to everyday digital roles.

This course covers the core areas of Python 3 in a simple and friendly structure, so learners can move from basic setup to more advanced features in a steady way. It starts with an introduction and setup section, and then it moves towards programming basics. After that, learners progress through functions, coding exercises, lists, tuples, dictionaries, files, and error handling. Each topic builds on the previous one, so learners stay confident with every new step. In addition, the course includes object oriented programming, date and time, regular expressions, HTTP interactions, networking, threading, and working with emails, PDFs, and images. These topics show how Python 3 can support many areas of digital work in the UK. They help learners write cleaner scripts, manage web activity, and complete everyday office tasks automatically. Many people choose Python because it supports long-term growth and adds strong value to a CV. Since many UK sectors continue to increase their digital focus in 2025, Python knowledge gives learners a strong position in this fast-moving environment. By following the curriculum step by step, learners stay motivated, and they gain a wide range of coding techniques they can use across personal or workplace tasks. Therefore, this course provides a smooth pathway for people who want to stay relevant, stay confident, and stay ready for modern digital tasks.

Learning Outcomes

  • Write clear Python code using simple syntax.
  • Use functions, lists, tuples, and dictionaries with ease.
  • Work with files, errors, and object oriented features.
  • Manage dates, times, HTTP tasks, and networking flows.
  • Use Python for threading, emails, PDFs, and images.

Please note: The TOTUM card is not included in the course price. Additional fees may be required if you choose to apply for or claim a TOTUM card.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

After successfully completing this course, you will qualify for the CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) certified certificate from One Education.

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Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15

Hard copy certificate

  1. Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
  2. Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
78
lectures
17h 37m
total

    • 1: 1-1 Introduction 03:15
    • 2: 1-2 Why is Python 3 worth learning 04:19
    • 3: 1-3 Installing Python 3 on Windows 07:58
    • 4: 1-4 Installing Python 3 on Ubuntu and Mac 08:16
    • 5: 1-5 Taking a closer look at Python 3 IDLE 04:59
    • 6: 2-1 Math operators 12:04
    • 7: 2-2 Strings 08:24
    • 8: 2-3 Variables and variable naming rules 10:57
    • 9: 2-4 Our first program 11:35
    • 10: 2-5 Type, len, str, int, float, functions 09:10
    • 11: 2-6 True or false Boolean 09:31
    • 12: 2-7 If-statement 04:59
    • 13: 2-8 If and else 12:56
    • 14: 2-9 Using elif for multiple statements.mp4 09:15
    • 15: 2-10 While loop 15:35
    • 16: 2-11 Infinite loops with break 06:30
    • 17: 2-12 Using continue in a loop.mp4 05:33
    • 18: 2-13 For Loop 09:48
    • 19: 2-14 Importing Python libraries 12:17
    • 20: 3-1 Defining functions in Python 3 15:17
    • 21: 3-2 Local and global variables 10:08
    • 22: 3-3 Coding guess the number program 16:23
    • 23: 3-4 Reverse a string function 06:47
    • 24: 3-5 Calculate area of a circle program 10:40
    • 25: 3-6 Simple Python calculator 15:20
    • 26: 3-7 Removing vowels from string program 12:56
    • 27: 3-8 Find the largest number out of three 16:03
    • 28: 4-1 Python lists 14:36
    • 29: 4-2 Creating smaller lists out of a bigger one 08:51
    • 30: 4-3 Manipulating lists and elements 07:51
    • 31: 4-4 Append, insert, remove, sort 10:51
    • 32: 4-5 Tuples 13:00
    • 33: 4-6 Introduction to dictionaries 10:29
    • 34: 4-7 Values, keys, items, get 07:37
    • 35: 4-8 Dictionary comprehension part 1 08:03
    • 36: 4-9 Dictionary comprehension part 2.mp4 07:04
    • 37: 4-10 Advanced string manipulation 12:07
    • 38: 4-11 Upper, lower, isupper, islower 09:00
    • 39: 4-12 Split, strip, join, startswith, endswith 13:19
    • 40: 5-1 Navigating through system with OS library 29:18
    • 41: 5-2 Reading and writing to files 15:41
    • 42: 5-3 Reversing text from a file 17:17
    • 43: 6-1 Try and except 12:37
    • 44: 6-2 Try and finally 15:29
    • 45: 7-1 Classes 21:40
    • 46: 7-2 Changing class attributes 10:00
    • 47: 7-3 Built in class attributes 07:55
    • 48: 7-4 Using your class in a different program 04:30
    • 49: 7-5 Using your class in a program 25:38
    • 50: 7-6 Implementing students count option 05:10
    • 51: 7-7 Class inheritance 12:19
    • 52: 7-8 Overriding methods in a class 07:45
    • 53: 8-1 Printing and calculating date and time 29:53
    • 54: 8-2 Different date formats 09:02
    • 55: 9-1 Extracting useful data 23:08
    • 56: 9-2 Regex part 1 23:26
    • 57: 9-3 Regex part 2 16:40
    • 58: 10-1 Performing HTTP GET requests 19:40
    • 59: 10-2 Performing POST requests 03:41
    • 60: 10-3 Handling website redirections 03:09
    • 61: 10-4 BeautifulSoup 29:10
    • 62: 10-5 Encoding in requests 11:29
    • 63: 10-6 Session objects and cookies 20:58
    • 64: 10-7 SSL certificate, authentication, etc 20:57
    • 65: 10-8 JSON library and proxies 21:19
    • 66: 11-1 Socket terminology 09:18
    • 67: 11-2 Connecting two machines 21:26
    • 68: 11-3 Coding a chat program 34:53
    • 69: 11-4 Receiving desired amount of data 19:42
    • 70: 11-5 Socket timeout and options 08:25
    • 71: 11-6 UDP server and client 13:06
    • 72: 11-7 AF_UNIX and raw_sockets 13:33
    • 73: 12-1 Introduction to threading part 1 27:56
    • 74: 12-2 Introduction to the threading part 2 22:27
    • 75: 12-3 Theory behind threaded server 15:12
    • 76: 13-1 Sending emails using smtplib 31:32
    • 77: 13-2 PDF files 10:59
    • 78: 13-3 Images in Python 3 16:07

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Description

This course introduces Python 3 through a smooth and friendly structure that starts with an introduction, moves into setup, and then guides learners through Python programming basics. It continues with functions and coding exercises, so learners gain confidence as they write small reusable sections of code. After that, the course explains lists, tuples, and dictionaries, and then it moves on to files in Python 3. Learners then explore error handling to keep programs running safely. Next, the course covers object oriented programming, followed by date and time tasks. It then explains regular expressions for pattern matching before moving into interacting with HTTP and networking in Python 3. The course progresses with threading to support tasks that run at the same time. Finally, it ends with sections on emails, PDFs, and images, so learners can manage everyday digital files through Python scripts.

Coding with Python 3

  • Introduction and Setup
  • Python Programming Basics
  • Functions- Coding Exercises
  • Lists, Tuples and Dictionaries
  • Files in Python 3
  • Error Handling
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Date & Time
  • Regular Expressions
  • Interacting with HTTP
  • Networking in Python 3
  • Threading
  • E-mails, PDFs, Images

Who is this course for?

This course is for learners in the UK who want simple and steady guidance in Python 3. It suits beginners who want to explore coding for the first time, and it suits people who want to build confidence with automation, digital tasks, or web activity. Many adults choose this course because they want to support new digital goals, while younger learners use it to prepare for future pathways. People from business, education, IT support, admin work, and creative fields can also gain value because Python supports many simple tasks that save time and remove repetitive steps. This course stays friendly for all learners, so everyone can progress at a safe and steady pace.

Requirements

Learners do not need formal entry requirements for this Python course. Anyone aged 16 or above may join with ease. Good English helps learners read instructions clearly, and basic numeracy supports coding tasks. Simple IT skills also help, since learners will install Python, use files, and follow coding steps on a computer. Everything else builds gradually through the course.

Career path

  • Python Developer – £45,000 per year
  • Data Analyst – £38,000 per year
  • Software Tester – £32,000 per year
  • IT Support Technician – £30,000 per year
  • Automation Technician – £36,000 per year
  • Web Developer – £33,000 per year

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