Python Programming (PCEP™ Certification)

On this 3-day course, you'll learn the skills to develop and maintain Python scripts using the latest version of Python (V3). You'll learn to write, maintain and understand Python scripts.

Python is a widely used general-purpose, high-level programming language. Its design focuses on code readability, with a syntax that allows you to program applications using fewer lines of code

Using Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review technique you’ll cover advanced applications of Python, including:

• Declare variables and initialise them
• Construct expressions with arithmetic, logical and relational operators
• Use conditional statements
• Declare and use modules
• Use and create Python Objects
• Use built-in library functions and dictionaries
• Interact with email system and databases

After completing this Python Programming course you'll have the skills to create powerful and effective hacking tools.

This course is aimed at programmers with responsibilities that include writing and maintaining scripts in Python.

• Module 1: Getting started
• Module 2: Python scripts and syntax
• Module 3: Variables and data types
• Module 4: Operators and expressions
• Module 5: Conditions and loops
• Module 6: Functions
• Module 7: Objects and classes
• Module 8: Lists
• Module 9: Tuples
• Module 10: Sets
• Module 11: Dictionaries
• Module 12: Strings
• Module 13: Modules and packages
• Module 14: Pattern matching
• Module 15: Exception handling
• Module 16: Files and the filesystem
• Module 17: Databases

This accelerated course will cover all the modules necessary to pass the Python Institute Certified Entry Level Python Programmer exam. However, the exam is not included in the course and must be booked separately.

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

• Experience in some programming
• Knowledge in navigating the filesystem - including editing and saving text files and browsing the web
• Knowledge programming concepts like:
• Compilation
• Execution
• Variables
• Arrays
• Sequence
• Selection
• Iteration
• Functions
• Objects
• Classes

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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