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Cisco: Python Programming – Python Programming Course – FutureLearn

Prepare for a future in programming as you learn from experts at Cisco and The Open University Ready to upskill and learn one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing programming languages Python is a popular programming language used for everything from web and software development to scientific applications across every sector and industry Its used by large and well-known organisations data scientists network automation experts and many more On this microcredential youll gain a solid understanding of the Python programming language as well as gaining hands-on experience and practical skills Discover how Python programming is one of the essential growth areas within computing digital technologies and DevOps This microcredential will help kick start your career in programming whether youre just starting out or already working as a digital technology professional Youll gain industry-recognised skills and enhance your employment and career progression opportunities Become skilled in applying practical Python coding concepts Youll learn to think algorithmically analyse a problem and translate it for a computer to process Youll understand how to design develop and improve multi-module programmes and analyse and model real-life problems using object-orientated programming techniques Youll also learn how coders operate within software development and how a programme is applied in a computer environment Endorsed by Cisco and the OpenEDG Python Institute This course is designed by leading experts from The Open Universitys award-winning Cisco NetAcad academy the largest Cisco Academy in the UK Prepare for the PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming certification By the end of this course youll be fully prepared to take the OpenEDG Python Institutes PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer and PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming certifications setting you up to future-proof your career Object Oriented coding Procedural coding Application of coding concepts Coding with Python Use of modular coding Application of coding based numerical skills Prepare for a future in programming as you learn from experts at Cisco and The Open University Describe a comprehensive range of coding technologies practices and applications Experiment with a coding environment Design a simple coding solution to a given problem Apply a range of practical coding concepts Synthesise a range of practical coding skills

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