Python Basics Online Course

Python Basics Online Course

This beginner-friendly Python course helps you build a strong foundation in coding through hands-on practice with Practice Labs. You’ll start with basics like data types, variables, lists, loops, and conditionals, then progress to file handling and working with Python’s Standard Library. Each lesson builds step by step with clear instruction, making complex concepts easy to grasp. By the end, you’ll confidently understand Python syntax and be ready to apply your skills to real-world tasks or certifications.

Who should take this course?

This course is perfect for beginners with little to no programming experience who want to learn Python from scratch. It’s also ideal for students, aspiring developers, or professionals looking to build a strong foundation in one of the most popular programming languages.

What you will learn

• Define and use Python's basic data types
• Implement and manipulate list structures
• Apply control flow mechanisms like loops and conditional statements
• Perform file handling operations including reading, writing, and copying files
• Utilize Python's Standard Library for various tasks
• Write custom functions with default and keyword arguments
• Handle exceptions to manage runtime errors effectively

Course Outline

Getting Started with Python

• Overview
• Working with Primitive Data Types

Efficient Variable Assignment Techniques

• Working with Multiple Assignment Statements

Data Type Conversion in Python

• Converting Types in Python

Introduction to List Creation

• Creating Lists

Techniques for Modifying Lists

• Modifying Lists

Sorting and Reversing List Elements

• Sorting and Reversing Lists

List Slicing Techniques

• Slicing Lists

Mastering Python Operators

• Working with Operators

Understanding Operator Precedence

• Determining Operator Precedence

Conditional Logic with If Statements

• Working with If Statements

Advanced Conditional Expressions

• Using Compound Conditional Expressions

Iterating with For Loops

• Working with For Loops

Looping with While Constructs

• Working with While Loops

Complex Iterations with Nested For Loops

• Nesting For Loops

File Reading Techniques in Python

• Reading Files

File Copying Methods

• Copying Files

Automating Email Merges

• Merging Mails

Handling Console Inputs and Outputs

• Reading Console Inputs and Formatting Outputs

Processing Command Line Arguments

• Reading Command Line Arguments

Creating Custom Functions

• Defining Functions

Implementing Default Arguments in Functions

• Using Default Arguments

Working with Keyword and Positional Arguments

• Using Keyword and Positional Arguments

Exception Handling in Python

• Handling Exceptions

Exploring the Math and Random Modules

• Using Math and Random Modules

Managing Datetime and File Metadata

• Display Datetime Working Directory File Metadata