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Python Programming Level 1: Intro for Non-Programmers

Learn Python programming from scratch with this introductory course designed for non-programmers. Gain a strong foundation in Python syntax, file handling, exception handling, and data types. Discover object-oriented concepts, database connectivity, and GUI development.

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  • 18 and older
  • $1,595
  • Midwest Plaza South, Oak Brook, IL
  • 27 hours over 4 sessions

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  • $1,595
  • ONLC Oakbrook @ Midwest Plaza South 2021 Midwest Rd Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • 27 hours over 4 sessions
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What you'll learn in this python class:

This is an introductory Python programming course which provides a strong foundation that would allow students to further their skills with additional education. The course begins with an overview of Python and quickly has students building simple applications. Python syntax, including function and module design is considered. File consumption and exception handling are also included early in the class. In addition, there is an examination of using different data types. Toward the end of the course fundamental object-oriented concepts are addressed, as well as database connectivity and GUI (graphical user interface) development.

Audience Profile:

This course is intended for new developers or developers who wish to transition to the Python platform. For those that are new, Python makes an excellent first programming language.

Prerequisites:

This course is specially designed for individuals with little or no programming background. If you have prior programming experience, you should consider our regular Introduction to Python course. For details on this alternative faster paced course for programmers course, go to
Introduction to Python Programming

At Course Completion:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the different types of Python applications
• Recognize source code for a console application
• Use the interactive shell
• Manage source files
• Fix both syntax and runtime errors
• Compile and run a program
• Code statements, add comments, and organize code into functions
• Name and assign values to variables
• Author expressions
• Include special characters
• Use predefined Python functions
• Use relational and logical operators
• Code and nest if statements
• Use loops
• Create and call functions
• Provide arguments for functions
• Use standard modules
• Plan functions in a program with hierarchy charts
• Gain techniques for debugging more easily, including setting breakpoints
• Create, sort, and use lists of one or multiple dimensions
• Create and use tuples
• Read, write, and manage files – both text and binary
• Work, in great detail, with various string, numeric, and date/time types
• Define a custom class
• Create objects based on a custom class
• Use proper encapsulation within a class definition
• Define and establish an inheritance relationship between classes
• Implement polymorphism
• Understand relational database organization
• Use SQL to retrieve or manipulate data
• Use SQLite to connect and interact with a database
• Test database code and handle exceptions
• Create a GUI (graphical user interface), including a root window
• Handle graphical events such as a button click
• Visually lay out graphical components in a grid

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, it is recommended that students:
• Have basic computer navigation skills
• Prior programming experience is not necessary, but it can help to put these topics in perspective

Course Outline:

Note: the course material contains much more information than what is covered in class, but will serve as a useful reference to the learner going forward.

• An introduction to Python
• How to write your first program
• How to code control statements
• How to define and use functions and modules
• How to test and debug a program
• How to work with lists and tuples
• How to work with file I/0
• How to handle exceptions
• How to work with numbers
• How to work with strings
• How to work with dates and times

Refund Policy

Cancellation / Reschedule by Student

Because we must schedule rooms, ship course materials, assign instructors and provision computer resources well in advance, it is important students alert us ASAP with any cancel/reschedule requests.

Please note the following policies:

  • If requested 16 or more calendar days before the class
    • Cancellation requests made in this timeframe are eligible for refund less 5% cancellation fee.
    • Reschedule requests made in this timeframe will be accommodated if availability exists and will be processed at no additional charge.
  • If requested 15 calendar days or less before the class
    • Cancellation or Reschedule requests made by the student 15 calendar days or less before the class starts will be charged 100% the course fee and are not entitled to a refund.

Substitutions

  • If you are unable to attend your class, a substitute who meets the course prerequisites may attend in your place at no additional charge for the original class title, date and location. If you cannot find a substitute, you will be subject to the class cancellation policy.

Make-up Policy

Students are permitted one (1) Make-Up opportunity to attend an instructor-led class that was paid for but not previously attended for no additional charge.

  • Make-Up class registrations are subject to availability and are not entitled to refund.
  • Students may not reschedule a Make-up class registration.
  • Any no shows or cancellations forfeit their one Make-up opportunity.

Additionally, ONLC reserves the right to retire courses due to lack of demand. Retired classes are not available for Make-Up.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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