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Python Programming Foundations

Build practical skills in python syntax and data structures and functions modules and error handling.

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About this course

Python Programming Foundations develops your understanding of python syntax and data structures. The learning path connects functions modules and error handling with files apis and testing, then brings these ideas together through building a small maintainable application. Use the course outline to discuss the scope that fits your role, current experience, and team objectives. A suitable training plan should connect each concept to a relevant work scenario, give you opportunities to explain decisions, and make time for questions and feedback. For certification-related topics, this listing describes training or study support, not an official credential or a claim of authorized training-partner status. Check the current awarding-body requirements and exam version with your advisor. Contact MindClick for the delivery format, teaching language, instructor profile, duration, dates, and a written fee proposal. These details are confirmed for your individual or team inquiry rather than assumed from another provider’s program.

What you’ll learn

Write clear Python using variables, collections, conditions and loops.
Organize reusable code into functions and modules.
Handle files, JSON data and common errors.
Write focused tests and build a small working application.

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

Recommended learning plan

4-day learning plan

Learn through a small working application, with focused discussions, practical exercises and work you can take away.

Learning route: 4 recommended days
Practical work: 4 guided activities
Finish with: A practical review

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Python syntax and data structures

What we’ll cover

Variables, types and expressions
Lists, dictionaries and sets
Conditions and loops

Put it into practice

Build an expense calculator that groups transactions and flags values that need checking.

You’ll take away
A small command-line expense calculator

Day 2Functions modules and error handling

What we’ll cover

Function arguments and return values
Modules and reusable code
Exceptions and input validation

Put it into practice

Refactor the calculator into reusable functions, then test it with missing and invalid inputs.

You’ll take away
Reusable functions with clear error handling

Day 3Files APIs and testing

What we’ll cover

Reading and writing files
JSON and API response handling
Focused unit tests

Put it into practice

Read a sample JSON response, produce a CSV report and write tests for the transformation.

You’ll take away
A tested data-to-report workflow

Day 4Building a small maintainable application

What we’ll cover

Breaking a problem into small steps
Debugging and readable code
Demonstrating a complete application

Put it into practice

Combine your work into a simple tracker. Demonstrate it to a partner and improve one part using their feedback.

You’ll take away
A working tracker and a short user guide

Bring it all together

Run the application, explain the design choices and show the tests that protect its key behavior.

Prerequisites

Bring a laptop and be ready to read and edit code. Advanced courses build on the language or platform fundamentals.

Who is this course for?

Professionals and teams evaluating this subject for their work.

Confirmed batch starts

Dates confirmed by MindClick. These are start dates, not full course timetables. Session hours, duration, fees, instructors, language, seats and classroom venues are not yet specified.

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