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SHORT COURSE

Python Stage 1

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$875.00

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MODE

 On Campus (Sydney)

DURATION

 1 day

COMMITMENT

 8 hrs

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The world is increasingly driven by software and data, and programming skills are in demand. Python is a popular, high-level, interpreted, object-oriented and interactive programming language. It is ideal for rapid application development in business, education and many other fields.

About this course

This UTS short course will begin with an introduction to Python and installing IPython notebooks which combines code, media and other information into an easily sharable document. Participants will discover that interacting with Python involves variables, numbers, string indexing and print formatting.

Next, we will conduct a comparison of operators and Python statements, dictionaries in Python and methods and functions, before the course concludes with an introduction to data visualisation and libraries.

Key benefits of this course

This short course will enable participants to:

  • Learn to program in Python to help solve data processing and machine learning problems
  • Perform simple to complex calculations
  • Experience data visualisation, libraries and perform simple statistical tests
  • Use coding to help improve logical thinking skills and see problems from a new perspective
  • Tackle any challenge including complex coding projects by breaking down the problem into smaller tasks and adopting a methodological approach.

Digital badge and certificate

A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.

Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.

Course outline

The following content will be covered during the course:

  • Introduction to Python (Installation and IPython notebooks)
  • Interacting with Python

-  Variables, numbers, strings, string indexing

-  Print formatting

  • Comparison operators and Python statements

-  Comparison operators

-  If-else statements

-  Looping (while, for)

-  List comprehension

  • Dictionaries in Python
  • Methods and functions
  • Introduction to data visualisation and libraries.

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Create and use IPython notebooks
  • Write simple scripts in Python
  • Perform simple to complex calculations
  • Conduct simple data visualisation and statistical tests.

 

Price

Full price: $875 (GST-free)*

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.

 

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Contact us

For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au  

If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please feitshortcourses@uts.edu.au

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for beginners and those seeking a refresher in Python. Course participants may include professionals who wish to process data using Python, and those looking to develop a career in data science or machine learning. 

No prior experience in basic computer programming is required.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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