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Python Coding for Beginners (Exam Included)

Includes official Microsoft exam


Hudson

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Price
£954 inc VAT
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Spread your payments over a maximum of 12 months.

Study method
Online
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Certification
MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate
Professional certification What's this?
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

If you’re looking to start a career in Python coding, but don’t know where to begin, this might be for you. This course is aimed at absolute beginners that have never done any coding before. Early on in the course, you’ll learn what coding is, what certain types of languages are used for, specifically Python, and the types of careers available through learning Python.

What will I learn from this course?

By the end of part one of this course, you’ll be able to understand programming, write basic code, grasp programming concepts, think like a Python programmer, understand the tools in coding, have a better idea of careers available in Python coding, and gain practical experience by creating portfolio-worthy projects. In part one, you’ll be guided through each step. You’ll learn the right thing at the right time. By the time you reach part two of the course, you’ll be ready to start preparing to take the final exam.

What is Python?

Python is a programming language that was created in the early 1990s. Millions of people depend on Python to do things like run Instagram, and interact with apps like being able to click things on the screen. It also allows scientists to carry out complex things like test microchips and is used to build video games for mobile phones. Companies that use the Python programming language include Youtube, Facebook, Yahoo, NASA, and IBM.

Python can be used to develop different applications like web applications, graphic user interface based applications, software development applications, scientific and numeric applications, network programming, games, 3D applications, as well as other business applications.

How does this course work?

The course is comprised of two main parts, which are self-paced. In part one, you will learn the foundations of Python coding. In part two, you will prepare to sit the final exam to gain your Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification. The title of the certification you will gain is the MTA: Introduction to Programming Using Python

Certification

MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate

Awarded by Microsoft

Course media

Resources

Description

What’s covered in this course?

  1. Code Foundations
  2. Learn Python 3
  3. Learn Statistics With Python
  4. Search Algorithms in Python
  5. Sorting Algorithms in Python
  6. Learn Recursion: Python
  7. Data Visualization in Python
  8. Learn Hardware Programming with CircuitPython
  9. Technical Interview Practice: Python
  10. Microsoft 98-381: Introduction to Programming Using Python

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Certification exam included:

  1. Microsoft 98-381: Introduction to Programming Using Python

How long will it take me to complete this course?

Both part one and part two of this course are self-paced. How soon you complete the course is dependent on several factors such as the amount of time you dedicate to the course each week, and how quickly you absorb information. We recommend you spend at least 12 hours per week on part one to finish it within 6 months or less.

Part two of this course comprises of around 80 hours of learning material; and 50+ hours of practice test material. Revision for the exam will take a minimum of four weeks. As with part one, we recommend you spend at least 12 hours per week on part two of the course to to finish it within 6 months or less. You will have full access to the course material and resources for 12 months and must take your exam within this period.

Who is this course for?

Anyone looking to learn Python coding as a career, out of interest, or just for fun.

Requirements

Your course can be done from any where in the world. If you decide to move to a different city or even country, you can continue with the course from wherever you are. All you need is a device such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, and an internet connection.

Career path

  • Python Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Software Engineer
  • Devops Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Back End Software Developer

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