CE-88PA1001X - Foundations of Python
Course Description
The Foundations of Python is an on-demand, asynchronous Canvas course tailored for individuals with little to no technical background. This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamental building blocks of Python, a versatile and widely used programming language, encompassing both beginner and intermediate concepts. Structured in three modules, participants will learn essential concepts such as variables and the different data types - strings, lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries in the first module before building up to control flow, logic, and functions in the second module. The third module covers intermediate concepts such as file input/output, classes & objects, modules, imports, packages, libraries. Throughout the course, participants will use Google Colab, a cloud-based platform, to run Python code, ensuring a practical, hands-on learning experience.
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