Python Programming (PCEP™ Certification)

Master the essentials of Python programming and prepare for the PCEP™ (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer) certification in just 3 days with Firebrand’s accelerated course. Python is one of the most popular, versatile, and high-level programming languages, renowned for its readability and efficiency. This hands-on course is perfect for programmers who want to write, maintain, and optimize Python scripts.

Through Firebrand’s proven Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll gain practical, in-depth knowledge needed to create Python-based applications, automate workflows, and interact with systems effectively—all while preparing for industry-recognized certification.

During the course, you will learn and acquire skills as follows:

• Writing and testing simple scripts
• Representing data using built-in and custom data types
• Building expressions
• Building conditional and iterative statements
• Declaring and calling functions
• Using objects
• Creating and manipulating collections including lists, tuples, and dictionaries
• Creating and manipulating strings
• Creating modules and packages, and using third-party libraries
• Pattern matching
• Handling exceptions
• Reading from and writing to files and databases
• Coding in an OOP manner

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Python and be ready to tackle Python-based projects.

Why choose Firebrand for Python Programming 1?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, tailored to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: The course thoroughly prepares you for the PCEP™ (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer) exam, with integrated study materials and practice exercises.
• Interactive Learning: Participate in hands-on workshops, coding exercises, and group discussions to apply Python concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Experienced Instructors: Learn from certified Python trainers with extensive industry experience, ensuring high-quality, expert-led instruction.
• Exam Voucher Included: Receive an exam voucher to take the PCEP™ certification exam independently after completing the course—ensuring you're fully prepared when you're ready to take the test.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Programmers with little or no experience in Python who want to learn the fundamentals of the language
• Developers transitioning to Python from another programming language
• Engineers looking to add Python to their skill set for automation, application development, or data processing
• IT professionals wanting to expand their knowledge in scripting and programming for real-world applications
• Anyone preparing for the PCEP™ certification and seeking a structured, hands-on approach to mastering Python
• Individuals who want to enhance their problem-solving and programming abilities using Python

PCEP™ is a trademark of Python Institute, Inc. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.

• 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

The Firebrand Python Programming 1 course includes an exam voucher for the PCEP™ (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer) exam, which can be taken after the course at a time that suits you. The voucher allows you to schedule the exam independently once you've completed the training.

• Duration: 45 Minutes
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, closed book
• Number of questions: 30
• Passing score: 70% or higher

It is recommended that delegates have some prior programming experience and a basic understanding of general programming concepts, including:

• Compilation and execution of code
• Variables, arrays, sequences, selection, and iteration
• Functions, objects, and classes
• Additionally, delegates should be comfortable navigating the filesystem (preferably via the command line), editing and saving text files, and browsing the web.

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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