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Introduction to Python

Introduction to Python

Python - one of the most popular languages for data analysis and business intelligence.


Course details

4.0∙5 Ratings2 reviews

Published
August 2020
Videos
75
Duration
5h 54m
Happy students
1162

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About the course

Data is King in the modern business world. Being able to harness, analyze, and draw insight from that data is one of the most sought after skills in today’s job market.

Enter Python - one of the most popular languages for data analysis and business intelligence. In this introductory course, we assume no prior knowledge and guide you through getting set up and started.

With practice exercises and mini-projects to complete as you go through the course, you’ll quickly get to grips with this powerful programming language.

In this course, you will learn:

  • The basic data types in Python - Strings, Integers, Floats, and Boolean
  • All about Pythons built-in functions
  • How Variables and Functions work in Python
  • How to debug errors in Python
  • All about Python Keywords
  • How to use IF-Else Statements in Python
  • All about storing complex data, including Lists and Dictionaries
  • All about Python Modules and how to install them
  • How to install Python locally
  • How to write your first script in Python
  • To complete your first Python project

Code Download:

https://github.com/learnable-content/intro-to-python

Course Instructor

Simon Sez IT

Simon Sez IT

The “IT” in Simon Sez IT stands for “Information Technology.” In a nutshell: We make business and technical software simple to learn. We teach people to use the most popular business software including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Photoshop, Web Design and QuickBooks:registered:. Self-paced, affordable software training is what Simon Sez IT is all about.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: The Workplace Tech Divide
  • Free
    Which Side of the Divide Are You On?
    1:16
  • Locked
    Beginners Are Welcome
    1:11
  • Locked
    Course Overview
    1:01
  • Locked
    Example Codes
Lesson 2: Introduction to Python
Lesson 3: Basic Data Types
Lesson 4: Python Built-In Functions
Lesson 5: Variables and Functions
Lesson 6: Errors and Debugging
Lesson 7: Python Keywords
Lesson 8: If-Else Statements
Lesson 9: Storing Complex Data
Lesson 10: Python Modules
Lesson 11: Installing Python and Modules
Lesson 12: Project: Automate Data Updates For a Spreadsheet
Lesson 13: Course Close

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Course details

4.0∙5 Ratings2 reviews

Published
August 2020
Videos
75
Duration
5h 54m
Happy students
1162

Take this course
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