Python is one of the most popular and in-demand programming languages in the world — largely because of how readable and versatile it is. If you’re interested in learning Python, this free, introductory course will demonstrate how learning to code in Python could benefit your career. No previous programming experience is required.
From analyzing large datasets to building web applications, Python can be used for a variety of projects including:
- Writing scripts for automating tasks
-Web development
-Collecting data from websites (also known as “web scraping”)
-Scientific and numeric computing
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Python is one of the most popular and in-demand programming languages in the world — largely because of how readable and versatile it is. If you’re interested in learning Python, this free, introductory course will demonstrate how learning to code in Python could benefit your career. No previous programming experience is required.
From analyzing large datasets to building web applications, Python can be used for a variety of projects including:
- Writing scripts for automating tasks
-Web development
-Collecting data from websites (also known as “web scraping”)
-Scientific and numeric computing
Python is one of the most popular and in-demand programming languages in the world — largely because of how readable and versatile it is. If you’re interested in learning Python, this free, introductory course will demonstrate how learning to code in Python could benefit your career. No previous programming experience is required.
From analyzing large datasets to building web applications, Python can be used for a variety of projects including:
- Writing scripts for automating tasks
-Web development
-Collecting data from websites (also known as “web scraping”)
-Scientific and numeric computing
-Data analysis
-Data visualization
-Machine learning
Python is also a useful skill applicable to roles across a wide range of industries, including:
-Energy
-Finance
-Healthcare
-Marketing
-IT
-Retail
This course is an introduction to our Boot Camps, which combine data analysis and machine learning to prepare learners for careers such as data analysts, financial analysts, data scientists, and more.
This Try It is offered in support of the Coding Boot Camp, Fintech Boot Camp and Data Analytics Boot Camp with George Washington University. If you enroll in this Try It, your learner data will not be shared with George Washington University unless you enroll in the Coding Boot Camp, Fintech Boot Camp or Data Analytics Boot Camp.
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Learning objectives
- -what python is and where it’s used.
- -functions, the bits of code that tell python what to do.
- -how to create and name variables.
- -how to build conditional logic to automate dual-alternative decision-making.
- -how to use python for advanced decision making with nested if/else statements.
- -how python interacts with a console.
- -how to code simple programs and use conditional statements to automate decision-making.
- -what python is and where it’s used.
- -functions, the bits of code that tell python what to do.
- -how to create and name variables.
- -how to build conditional logic to automate dual-alternative decision-making.
- -how to use python for advanced decision making with nested if/else statements.
- -how python interacts with a console.
- -how to code simple programs and use conditional statements to automate decision-making.
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Reviewing the basics of Python will help you better understand the concepts covered in this course.
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Read through a Python tutorial
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Complete some practice exercises
Write Python scripts
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Writing Python scripts will help you practice the concepts you learn in this course and improve your programming skills.
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Choose a simple task to automate
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Write a Python script to automate the task
Build a simple Python project
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Building a simple Python project will help you apply the concepts you learn in this course and gain practical experience.
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Come up with an idea for a simple Python project
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Plan out the project and write the code
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Test and debug the project
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Review Python basics
Show steps
Reviewing the basics of Python will help you better understand the concepts covered in this course.
Browse courses on
Python Basics
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- Read through a Python tutorial
- Complete some practice exercises
Write Python scripts
Show steps
Writing Python scripts will help you practice the concepts you learn in this course and improve your programming skills.
Browse courses on
Python Programming
Show steps
- Choose a simple task to automate
- Write a Python script to automate the task
Build a simple Python project
Show steps
Building a simple Python project will help you apply the concepts you learn in this course and gain practical experience.
Show steps
- Come up with an idea for a simple Python project
- Plan out the project and write the code
- Test and debug the project
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