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The Georgia Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate inIntroduction to Python Programming
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What you will learn

  • Previews of the next big topics in computer science: object-oriented programming skills, and computer algorithms.
  • The core data structures for creating useful programs: strings, lists, dictionaries, and file manipulation.
  • The fundamental design cycle of computer science and computer programming: writing code, executing it, interpreting the results, and revising the code syntax based on the outcomes.
  • Usage of the fundamental atoms of programming: variables, mathematical operators, logical operators, and boolean arithmetic.
  • Control structures for developing dynamic programs, including Python libraries: conditionals, loops, functions, and error handling.

  • Expert instruction
    4 skill-building courses
  • Self-paced
    Progress at your own speed
  • 5 months
    9 - 10 hours per week
  • Discounted price:$680.40 Original price:$756.00 USD
    For the full program experience

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GTx's Introduction to Python Programming Professional Certificate

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from The Georgia Institute of Technology (GTx)

David Joyner
David Joyner

Executive Director of Online Education & OMSCS | Principal Research Associate | Zvi Galil PEACE Chair

Georgia Institute of Techology

Experts from The Georgia Institute of Technology (GTx) committed to teaching online learning

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Vocareum

David Joyner's Introduction to Computing in Python certificate program shows how an online class can deliver a truly superior instructional experience. With hundreds of authentic practice problems, immediate evaluation, and constant feedback, it is one of the best possible ways for new students to start to learn computer science and Python programming.

Sanjay Srivastava, CEO, Vocareum

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