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Introduction to Python

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Training content

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COURSE
Beginner
Duration: 2 minutes and 35 seconds
Overview
This lesson introduces the Introduction to Python course.
COURSE
Intermediate
Duration: 50 minutes and 46 seconds
Introduction to Python for Programmers
In this first lesson, we introduce the Python language, the declaration model, and how variables and functions are used in python.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Programming with Python Introduction
This lab is designed to introduce you to the basics of coding with Python.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Programming with Python DateTimes
This lab is designed to introduce you to coding with dates and times in Python, using the DateTime module.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Constructing Regular Expression Character Classes
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the character classes and quantifiers elements of Regular Expressions, and use them to match patterns in text.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Working with Special Characters and Anchors in Regular Expressions
In this hands-on lab, you will work with regular expressions, learning how to use quantifiers, anchors, and capture groups to match patterns in text.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Using Regular Expressions Effectively in the Real World
Regular expressions are a powerful tool for searching and manipulating text. In this hands-on lab you will learn how to use them effectively in real-world scenarios.
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If you have some experience with application development and now want to get started as a Python programmer this Course is an ideal start point for you
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This Course is more practice than theory. The content has been curated to help you gain practical knowledge quickly using hands-on labs.

We begin this Course with a fast track view of the language, features, functions before immersing ourselves in practical labs to help master the skills required to build Internet applications in Python. 

The Lab Challenge and assessment enable you to prove your skills and progress quickly to more advanced topics. 

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding of Python features 
  • Practical understanding of Python strings, dates, regular expressions and character classes

Prerequisites

  • It will help to have an understanding of computing environments and ideally a programming language.
  •  If you are new to programming you may find the Python for Beginners Course a better start point.  

Intended Audience

This Course is suitable for anybody with good computer skills looking to progress quickly with the Python language. 

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