Python for New Programmers

Overview

This course introduces participants to essential elements of computer programming and
provides an environment to get comfortable coding using the Python programming
language. In addition to learning how to code, this course focuses on practical, hands-on
experience with the latest, in-demand technologies that are currently in use today by software
developers and data engineers and data scientists. In this course, students will learn the
essentials of programming in Python, become familiar with common data science tasks such
as data ingest, data manipulation and data analysis and learn good software development
practices along the way.

How Our Python Training Benefits You

Important learning outcomes include:

Understand core concepts of computer programming
Understand good software development practices
Learn how to program using the Python Programming Language
Gain familiarity with the broad range of application areas that the Python programming language has impacted.
Gain a strong working knowledge of fundamental Python programming constructs such as built-in datatypes, variables, conditional logic, control Dow, loops, comprehensions, and functions
Learn how to work with important Python libraries
Learn applications to Data Engineering tasks such as data ingest, data filtering and cleaning
Introduce data manipulation using pandas

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Take This Course

Audience

This course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to code using the Python Language. Participants will learn proper software development techniques such as program design and debugging.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are needed for this course.

Schedule

Course Outline

Getting Started with Programming

Running Python Notebooks from Google Collaboratory

Python Basics

Control Flow

if-elif-else

Python Looping Constructs

for
while

Python Strings

Working with Strings
Built-in Python String Functions

Python Data Structures

Lists
Dictionaries
List Comprehensions

Python Functions

User-DeFned Functions
Python Built-in Functions
Object-oriented concepts
Classes and Objects

Python Libraries and Modules

Built-in Libraries and Modules
Installing Modules with PIP

Running Python from the Command Line

Python Interactive Shell
repl.it

Errors and Debugging

Types of Errors
Debugging

Program Design

Planning your ProgramDesign
Iterative Design –Write, Test, Repeat
Common Pitfalls for New Programmers

Working with Text Files

Python File I/O
open() function
with keyword

Working with Different Data Formats

JSON
CSV

Interacting with Public Data Sources via theWeb

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Python requests Library
Data Conversion
Data Manipulation in Python

Pandas Basics

Pandas and Data Analysis

Data Visualization

What is Data Visualization?
Working with Data Visualization Tools such as Tableau or PowerBI

FAQs

Is there a discount available for current students?

UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.