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Python is one of the most in-demand technical skills and one of the easiest programming languages to learn. With a syntax similar to the English language, Python is perfect for beginners. It has numerous applications, from website development to big data analytics and visualisation. This course covers the fundamentals of Python syntax and computer programming.

This course is part one of a two-part Introduction to Python series. After completing 1A, we encourage you to proceed with Python Programming Course: Level 1B. We recommend enrolling in both courses to gain entry-level skills. Enrolment in both courses is not compulsory.

Please use the CCE Python self-assessment tool if you are unsure which course level to enrol in.

Please ensure Anaconda Python is installed on your device before class. For further details, see 'Before the course'.

Aims

This course aims to teach basic programming skills using Python, including variable types, operations, user input/output, logic, loops, functions and object-oriented programming.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• install Python and additional libraries
• use Jupyter Notebook to write and run Python code
• work with basic Python data types (string, float, integer, etc)
• work with basi