Introduction to Python Programming Programming Basics

Python is one of the most versatile, popular programming languages in use today. You can leverage Python in almost every industry, in a wide array of applications from system administration to machine learning, from automation to web services, from data analysis to visual effects. Compared to other programming languages, Python is relatively easier to learn and use, providing a wide variety of opportunities for students of all skill levels and roles.

A core component of our Python SkillJourney skills-immersion series, Introduction to Python Programming Basics is a highly-rated, hands-on training course that has provided thousands of students with the skills required to quickly and easily put Python to work in their job, task or project. This three-day, jumpstart-style course provides an excellent start for users new to Python, enabling them to use their new skills immediately and providing the broad foundation for continued Python learning in their particular industry.

NOTE: If you are coming from a non-technical background, you might consider the TTPS4803: Python for Everyone: Getting Started with Python Basics for Non-Developers (4 days) as an alternative to this course. If you want additional topics beyond the basics, you might consider the TTPS4820 Mastering Python Programming Boot Camp five day superset of this course.

• Create working Python scripts following best practices
• Use python data types appropriately
• Read and write files with both text and binary data
• Search and replace text with regular expressions
• Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules
• Use lesser known but powerful Python data types
• Work with dates, times, and calendars
• Know when to use collections such as lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
• Understand Pythonic features such as list comprehensions and generators
• Write robust code using exception handling
• Work with basics for network programming
• Create and use virtual environments

This course is geared for technical users who are new to Python. Roles might include developers, software engineers, data analysts who want to enhance data processing, system administrators and web site administrators who want to use Python to support their server installations, developers who want more efficient web solutions, as well as anyone else who wants to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts.

If you are coming from a non-technical background, you might consider the TTPS4803: Python for Everyone: Getting Started with Python Basics for Non-Developers (4 days) as an alternative to this course. If you want additional topics beyond the basics, you might consider the TTPS4820 Mastering Python Programming Boot Camp five day superset of this course.

• At least some prior hands-on experience with scripting or programming. You don't need to be an expert in either, but you should have had some exposure and should be coming from a technical background.
• Working with Unix or Linux, and familiarity with using the command line interface for simple tasks, such as file navigation and executing commands.
• Basic familiarity working with text editors like Notepad, or IDEs, would be helpful as the course includes hands-on lab sessions requiring code editing.