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Python Programming Essentials Training

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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8 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3.6

12 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up Python and write your first program using an IDE

  • Use data types, loops, and conditionals to build program logic

  • Create modular, reusable code with functions and OOP principles

  • Implement threading to manage parallel tasks in Python applications

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

There are 3 modules in this course

This comprehensive Python Programming course equips you with the skills to code confidently, solve problems efficiently, and build real-world applications. Begin by mastering programming fundamentals—understand software types, programming models, and set up Python with an IDE. Get hands-on with writing your first Python program. Progress to core programming concepts—work with data types, operators, strings, conditionals, and loops to build logical, structured code. Advance to functions, lambda expressions, and generators for modular design. Conclude with object-oriented programming principles and threading techniques to develop scalable and high-performance Python applications.

You should have a basic understanding of computer operations and logical thinking. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Set Up & Start: Install Python, configure an IDE, and write your first program. - Build Logic: Use data types, loops, and conditionals to structure program flow. - Create Modular Code: Apply functions, lambdas, and OOP to organize and scale code. - Manage Concurrency: Use threading and multithreading to handle parallel tasks. Ideal for aspiring developers, coding professionals, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in Python programming.

Start your programming journey with a solid foundation in software concepts and Python setup. Learn the basics of software, its categories, and programming models, along with the structure of a program. Get introduced to Python, understand its features, install it, set up an IDE, and write your first Python program. This module is ideal for those looking to build a career in coding using Python.

What's included

13 videos1 reading3 assignments

13 videos•Total 45 minutes
  • Course Introduction•6 minutes
  • Learning Objectives•1 minute
  • Introduction to Software•2 minutes
  • Categories of Software•3 minutes
  • Programming Models•2 minutes
  • Program Structure•12 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
  • Learning Objectives•1 minute
  • Introduction to Python•4 minutes
  • Python Installation•3 minutes
  • Python IDE•4 minutes
  • First Python Program•8 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
  • Quiz on Programming Basics•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Introduction to Python Programming •15 minutes
  • Assessment for Introduction to Programming and Python Setup•40 minutes

Master core Python concepts in this module, focusing on data types, variables, operators, and string manipulation. Learn to write logic with conditional statements and control program flow using loops, loop control statements, and loop else conditions. Build a strong foundation in Python syntax and logic building, perfect for anyone aiming to develop real-world coding skills.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videos•Total 74 minutes
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Data Types and Data Assignment•8 minutes
  • Operators in Python•15 minutes
  • Strings in Python•5 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•0 minutes
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Decision Control Structures in Python•15 minutes
  • Loops•13 minutes
  • Loop Control Statements•4 minutes
  • Loop Else Statements•12 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
  • Quiz on Python Data Types and Operators •15 minutes
  • Quiz on Conditional Statements and Loops •15 minutes
  • Assessment for Python Core Concepts•40 minutes

Advance your Python skills with functions, OOP, and threading. Learn to create reusable code using functions, lambda expressions, and generators. Dive into object-oriented programming with classes, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. Explore threading and multithreading to manage concurrent tasks efficiently. This module is ideal for building scalable and efficient Python applications.

What's included

24 videos4 assignments

24 videos•Total 103 minutes
  • Learning Objectives•1 minute
  • Functions and Its Advantages•2 minutes
  • Function Arguments•9 minutes
  • return Statement•3 minutes
  • Scope of a Variable•6 minutes
  • Generators Function•4 minutes
  • Function Types•10 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Object-Oriented Programming Language•1 minute
  • Objects and Classes•2 minutes
  • Methods & Attributes•12 minutes
  • Access Modifiers•6 minutes
  • Encapsulation•1 minute
  • Inheritance•13 minutes
  • Polymorphism•7 minutes
  • Abstraction•5 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
  • Learning Objectives•0 minutes
  • Introduction to Threading•2 minutes
  • Introduction to Multi-Threading•2 minutes
  • Creating a New Thread•8 minutes
  • Synchronizing Threads•7 minutes
  • Key Takeaways•1 minute
4 assignments•Total 85 minutes
  • Quiz on Python Functions •15 minutes
  • Quiz on OOPs Concepts with Python •15 minutes
  • Quiz on Threading •15 minutes
  • Assessment for Functions, Functional Programming, and Threading•40 minutes

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Reviewed on May 4, 2026

The course provides a clear introduction to Python programming. The explanations are easy to follow and suitable for beginners.

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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

the course was very interactive and gives us a good start

Frequently asked questions

Programming essentials in Python cover the foundational concepts like variables, data types, conditionals, loops, functions, and object-oriented programming. It’s ideal for those starting their coding journey.

Yes, with consistent practice, 2 months is enough to learn Python basics, build simple projects, and understand core programming concepts.

You need a computer, Python installed, a code editor or IDE, and a structured course or tutorials. No prior programming experience is required.

Yes, Python is known for its simple syntax and readability, making it one of the easiest programming languages for beginners to learn.

You can use Python in Excel through tools like Microsoft’s Python integration in Excel (using Anaconda), or libraries like openpyxl, pandas, and xlwings to automate and analyze data.

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