Introduction to Programming with Python

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Introduction to Programming with Python

Free Course
Khan Academy
3-4 Hours
Assessment
Certification
50 Pts

Computer programming skills are now becoming part of basic education as these skills are increasingly of vital importance for future job and career prospects. This free online course introduces you to the core components of programming using the Python programming language which is one of the most popular programming languages worldwide. The course shows you how to use the free open-source PyScripter IDE for Python to write basic programs using concepts such as functions, variables, If Else statements, For loops, While loops, iterative and recursive programs and algorithms such as the Insertion Sort algorithm.

This course will be of great interest to all learners who would like to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the basic components of computer programming using the Python language – and might be a gentle introduction to programming for those who think they might have a longer term interest in the subject area.
Learning Outcomes:
- How to use the PyScripter IDE for the Python programming language;
- How to create a function;
- How to implement an If Else statement;
- How to use variables in For loops and While loops;
- Iterative and recursive programs;
- Algorithms such as the Insertion Sort algorithm;
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Modules List( 2 )

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON
Module
1 Introduction to Programming with Python
- In this module learn about the basics of computer programming using the Python programming language.
- Introduction to Programs Data Types and Variables
- Binary Numbers
- Python Lists
- For Loops in Python
- While Loops in Python
- Fun with Strings
- Writing a Simple Factorial Program using Python 2
- Stepping Through the Factorial Program
- Flowchart for the Factorial Program
- Python 3 Not Backwards Compatible with Python 2
- Defining a Factorial Function
- Diagramming What Happens with a Function Call
- Recursive Factorial Function
- Comparing Iterative and Recursive Factorial Functions
- Exercise - Write a Fibonacci Function
- Iterative Fibonacci Function Example
- Stepping Through Iterative Fibonacci Function
- Recursive Fibonacci Example
- Stepping Through Recursive Fibonacci Function
- Exercise - Write a Sorting Function
- Insertion Sort Algorithm
- Insertion Sort in Python
- Stepping Through Insertion Sort Function
- Simpler Insertion Sort Function
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
Module
2 Programming with Python Assessment
- You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Programming Assessment

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