Python, Django, and Google App Engine

On this three day accelerated course you will develop the skills to build scalable cloud based applications using Django and the Google App Engine. You will also learn fundamental skills to code using the Python programming language.

Using Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you’ll get hands-on experience using Django and the Google App Engine.

Learn the fundamental skills to use Django, a high-level Python Web Framework which encourages rapid development. You’ll also develop the skills to integrate Django with the Google App Engine to can build and run applications using Google’s infrastructure.

On this course you’ll cover a range of exciting topics including:

• The fundamentals of programming using Python
• Using Microsoft Visual Studio and IronPython
• Fundamentals of Django App Design
• A hands-on introduction to Google App Engine's tools and features
• How to deploy, manage, and inspect your application on Google infrastructure

Python: the programming language

• What is Python?
• What software you need to code and run Python programs?
• What are variables?
• What mathematical operators are there in Python?
• What are the common data types in Python?
• What are Lists and Tuples?
• How to format strings
• How to accept user inputs and display outputs
• How to make decisions with If statements
• How to control the flow of program with loops
• How to handle errors and exceptions
• What are functions and modules?
• How to define your own functions and modules
• How to work with external files
• Using Microsoft Visual Studio and IronPython

Django: the web development platform

• Fundamentals of Django App Design
• Queries and the Database Layer
• Common Patterns for Forms
• Templates: Best Practices
• Building and Consuming REST APIs
• Deploying Django Projects

Google App Engine: the cloud PaaS

• Get a hands-on introduction to App Engine's tools and features, using an example application
• Simulate App Engine on your development machine with tools from Google Cloud SDK
• Exploit the power of the scalable Cloud Datastore, using queries, transactions, and data modeling with the ndb library
• Use Cloud SQL for standard relational databases with App Engine applications
• Learn how to deploy, manage, and inspect your application on Google infrastructure

You do not need to possess any prerequisites for this certification.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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