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Introduction to Python Programming

Python is one of the most versatile, popular programming languages in use today. You can leverage Python in almost every industry, in a wide array of applications from system administration to machine learning, from automation to web services, from data analysis to visual effects. Compared to other programming languages, Python is relatively easier to learn and use, providing a wide variety of opportunities for students of all skill levels and roles.

This three-day, jumpstart-style course provides an excellent start for users new to Python, enabling them to use their new skills immediately and providing the broad foundation for continued Python learning in their particular industry. This course is rich with hands-on activities, challenge labs, knowledge checks, valuable discussions and focused projects that can be done individually or in groups.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Prerequisites
  • At least some prior hands-on experience with scripting or programming. You don’t need to be an expert in either, but you should have had some exposure and should be coming from a technical background.
  • Working with Unix or Linux, and familiarity with using the command line interface for simple tasks, such as file navigation and executing commands.
  • Basic familiarity working with text editors like Notepad, or IDEs, would be helpful as the course includes hands-on lab sessions requiring code editing.
Training Purpose
Management Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Locations

8890 McGaw Road
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21045

625 W Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661

5908 Headquarters Drive
Suite 400
Plano, TX 75024

201 N Franklin St
Floor 37
Tampa, FL 33602

40 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 200
Tempe, AZ 85281

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Learning Objectives

  • Create working Python scripts following best practices
  • Use python data types appropriately
  • Read and write files with both text and binary data
  • Search and replace text with regular expressions
  • Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules
  • Use lesser known but powerful Python data types
  • Create "real-world", professional Python applications
  • Work with dates, times, and calendars
  • Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets
  • Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators
  • Write robust code using exception handling

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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