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Beginner Python PCEP™ Certification Prep Course

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Overview

Prepare for the Python PCEP certification while deepening your skills in syntax, functions, control flow, and more. This course builds a strong foundation for coding and career readiness.

Syllabus 7

  1. Python Programming Fundamentals

    Start your journey into the world of Python programming. Define fundamental terms and understand Python's logical structure. Learn how to declare and use variables to store different types of data.

  2. Python Boolean Logic and Numeric Operators

    Learn the fundamentals of Boolean logic and numeric operations in Python. Explore Boolean operators, relational operators, type casting, I/O operations, and limitations of floating-point numbers.

  3. Python Control Flow and Loops

    Master the art of decision-making and repetition in Python. Explore conditional statements like if, elif, and else to create branching logic in your programs.

  4. Python Data Structures

    Explore fundamental Python data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries. Learn to create, manipulate, and iterate over lists, understanding indexing, slicing, and list comprehensions.

  5. Python Functions

    Explore functions and function handling. You'll learn to break complex problems into smaller, reusable functions.

  6. Python Exceptions

    Explore Python's exception handling mechanism, common exception types, and how to handle them using try-except blocks. Learn advanced techniques like propagating and delegating exceptions.

  7. Project: A Data-Driven Approach to AI and Python

    Solidify your understanding of data manipulation, exploration, and presentation as you explore the role of a data scientist working with Amazon Reviews to transform raw data into valuable insights.

Skills you'll practise

Python functionsBasic PythonPython methodsText processing in PythonFunctional PythonBoolean expressionsPython operatorsList comprehensionPython syntaxPython data typesJupyter notebooksPython best practicesPython variablesControl flow in PythonPython Certified Entry-Level ProgrammerPython string methodsPython exception handlingBuilt-in Python functionsPython function definitionPython data structuresPython collections

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (7 parts) you can see before you start.
  • Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

Disadvantages

  • Paid.

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Taught by

  • Brian Hough

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