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Diploma in Python Programming

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Diploma in Python Programming

Develop your programming skills by creating functions, variables, and logic statements with this free online course.
This free online course in programming in Python will teach you the concepts of programming using the Python language. You will learn about creating variables and storing different types of data in them, work... This free online course in programming in Python will teach you the concepts of programming using the Python language. You will learn about creating variables and storing different types of data in them, working with dates and time, and making decisions with your code and using loops. This course will also teach you how to save and read files with your program, create functions and handling errors with your code, and more!
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Describe how to create the hello wo...
  • Discuss the importance of commentin...
  • Explain how to use the printO funct...
  • Describe the different methods of u...
  • Describe how to create the hello world program with python in Visual Studio
  • Discuss the importance of commenting in your code
  • Explain how to use the printO function to display text
  • Describe the different methods of using quotes to contain your text in the print function
  • Identify mistakes in programming code and the different solutions to help find and resolve mistakes
  • Identify how to create user input
  • Create variables and list the rules for creating them
  • Describe Visual Studio’s IntelliSense feature and its helpfulness when programming
  • Describe the process of storing numeric variables
  • Describe the use of mathematical operators and how to format numbers
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Introduction to Python Programming

This module will introduce you to the Concept of Programming and what people can do and have done with programming. You will learn all about Python and why Python is a good program... Read More This module will introduce you to the Concept of Programming and what people can do and have done with programming. You will learn all about Python and why Python is a good programming language to start with. Learn how to use Visual Studio to create a new Python project. Read Less
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Displaying Text

This module will introduce you to displaying text on screen using the using the print function and how to put typed text inside quotes in the print function. You will learn about h... Read More This module will introduce you to displaying text on screen using the using the print function and how to put typed text inside quotes in the print function. You will learn about how python accepts using single, double and triple quotes to display your text and the differences in uses each of them. It is important to know that everyone makes mistakes when programming and you will be shown recommended solutions to help fix mistakes. Read Less
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String Variables

This module will show you how to get the user to input data. You will learn about creating variables as well as the rules and guidelines for creating them, along with printing your... Read More This module will show you how to get the user to input data. You will learn about creating variables as well as the rules and guidelines for creating them, along with printing your variable on screen. Learn about combining variables and strings using the + symbol and how to manipulate your variables using built in functions as well as what functions are. You will learn about Visual Studio’s IntelliSense feature and its helpfulness for programming. Read Less
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Storing Numbers

In this module, you will be introduced to storing numeric variables in your code. You will learn about the difference in assigning numeric values to variables compared to strings. ... Read More In this module, you will be introduced to storing numeric variables in your code. You will learn about the difference in assigning numeric values to variables compared to strings. You'll be taught about performing mathematical operations in your code as well as formatting your numbers and printing them out on screen. Finally, you will be shown how you can get the user to input numbers and converting that input to work with your numeric variables and math operations. Read Less
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Working with Dates and Time

This module will teach you everything about working with dates and time. You will learn about importing libraries into your project, getting and displaying today's date and even di... Read More This module will teach you everything about working with dates and time. You will learn about importing libraries into your project, getting and displaying today's date and even displaying the individual parts of today’s date. Learn how to format dates and the different date formats used. The strftime and strptime functions will be discussed as well as converting user input to date format.You will learn about working with time and how it uses many of the same functions dates would. Read Less
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Diploma in Python Programming - First Assessment

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Making Decisions with Code

By studying this module, you will be introduced to having your code check conditions and make decisions with the if statement. This module will teach you about the constraints for ... Read More By studying this module, you will be introduced to having your code check conditions and make decisions with the if statement. This module will teach you about the constraints for checking your if statements and how there are generally two different ways to write an if statement. Finally, you will learn about using the else statement for when your if statement is not true. Read Less
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Complex Decisions with Code

In this module you will be introduced to further detailed methods for using an if statement. Learn all about the elif statement and how it can be used to check multiple conditions.... Read More In this module you will be introduced to further detailed methods for using an if statement. Learn all about the elif statement and how it can be used to check multiple conditions. The use of logic operations 'and' & 'or' for combining conditions will also be discussed. Finally, you will learn about nesting if statements within your if statements. Read Less
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Repeating Events

This module will introduce you to the concepts of loops and will teach you how to use the turtle library to draw lines on-screen. You will learn about using for loops and the proce... Read More This module will introduce you to the concepts of loops and will teach you how to use the turtle library to draw lines on-screen. You will learn about using for loops and the process for constructing them. Learn all about nesting your loops and using a variable as the condition in your loop. This module will also teach you how to access the loop value and how to manually assign values for each step in your loop. You will learn about the option to skip over steps in the loop. Read Less
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Repeating Events until Done

This module covers while loops, you will learn about using while loops and how they work. You will learn about how to construct while loops to meet your needs.You will taught about... Read More This module covers while loops, you will learn about using while loops and how they work. You will learn about how to construct while loops to meet your needs.You will taught about using while loops instead of for loops. You will learn about mistakes that can be made when creating loops and using loops. Read Less
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Remembering Lists

In this module, you will be introduced to lists in python. You will be shown how to create lists both empty and with values in them. You will learn about how to add data to your li... Read More In this module, you will be introduced to lists in python. You will be shown how to create lists both empty and with values in them. You will learn about how to add data to your list and all about updating and deleting items on your list as well as how to search through your lists. Read Less
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How to Save Information in Files

In this module, you will be introduced to creating and saving files in your code. You will learn how to create a file with your code and how to write data to your file. You will le... Read More In this module, you will be introduced to creating and saving files in your code. You will learn how to create a file with your code and how to write data to your file. You will learn how to close your file after you are finished using it. You will also be introduced to csv files. Read Less
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Reading from Files

In this module, you will be introduced to opening and reading from files, you will learn that the process is similar to creating files and the same in some places. You will learn a... Read More In this module, you will be introduced to opening and reading from files, you will learn that the process is similar to creating files and the same in some places. You will learn about importing the csv library to help with reading csv files. You will learn about taking the data from your csv file and putting it in a list. Read Less
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Introduction to Functions

This module will introduce you to functions. You will learn how you have used functions before as well as how to create your own functions. You will learn about passing in paramete... Read More This module will introduce you to functions. You will learn how you have used functions before as well as how to create your own functions. You will learn about passing in parameters into your functions and why you should use functions. Read Less
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Handling Errors

This module will teach you all about handling errors. You will learn about what types of errors you can get and importantly, you will learn different methods of handling errors. Yo... Read More This module will teach you all about handling errors. You will learn about what types of errors you can get and importantly, you will learn different methods of handling errors. You will learn about the try/ except statement to handle possible errors and about how you can put your function in a separate file and import them as you need them. Read Less
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Diploma in Python Programming - Second Assessment

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