Introduction to Python Training

Interested in learning how to write code and develop apps in Python? In this Introduction to Python course, you will learn how to use Python’s features, standard library modules, and third-party software packages. Introduction to Python Training Benefits In this Python course, you will learn how to: Rapidly develop feature-rich applications using Python's built-in statements, functions, and collection types. Structure code with classes, modules, and packages that leverage object-oriented features. Create multiple data accessors to manage various data storage formats. Access additional features with library modules and packages. Prerequisites Experience with another procedural or object-oriented programming language, such as C, C++, Java, or VB.NET Familiarity with concepts, such as variables, loops, and branches with some experience using a text editor to edit program code Introduction to Python Instructor-Led Course Outline Module 1: Python Overview In this module, you learn about: Enter statements into the Python Console Identify and access documentation Module 2: Working with Numbers and Strings In this module, you learn about: Define an object and a type Assign objects to variables Employ arithmetic operators Use string operations and methods Index and slice strings Make decisions using the if statement Module 3: Collections In this module, you learn about: Learn about lists, tuples, dictionaries and sets Create and modify list operators and methods Index and slice lists and tuples Create and process dictionaries using functions and methods Perform set arithmetic Test for membership in a collection Iterate using for and while loops Apply list comprehensions Module 4: Functions In this module, you learn about:  Create functions Call functions using positional and keyword argument passing Handle unlimited numbers of keyword or positional arguments Return values from functions Know the 4 levels of scope Create and call lambda functions Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming In this module, you learn about: Define classes Add attributes using the constructor method Add additional methods to objects Access class attributes Leverage inheritance Module 6: Modules In this module, you learn about: Import additional modules Access attributes from another namespace Inspect the current namespace Test the __name__ attributes Access modules from the standard library Navigate package contents Module 7: Managing Exceptions and Files In this module, you learn about: Handle exceptions raised by Python Raise exceptions Open, close, read and write to files Iterate through a file Leverage the context manager to open and close files Define the 3 standard streams Module 8: Accessing Relational Databases with Python In this module, you learn about: Describe a relational database Describe the steps to access a database from a Python program Create a database connection Interact with the database through a cursor Execute SQL statements using a cursor