Python First Steps

This live online course is for those wanting to take their first steps with Python, even if you have no programming experience. Think of it as an opportunity to dip your toes in the water. We’ll cover some of the core concepts needed to write Python code and you’ll program your own fun poetry generator, as a vehicle to foster learning and reflection in a supportive, encouraging and beginner friendly environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have a better idea of what coding in Python involves and if it may be something you pursue further.

What you'll learn—and how you can apply it

By the end of this hands-on course, you’ll understand:

• Core concepts such as strings, loops, conditionals, random choices, data structures and templates.
• How to use a notebook to create code and describe it with prose.
• Next steps for continuing your Python learning journey.

And you’ll be able to:

• Generate silly limericks, on demand.
• Use core functionality of Python notebooks to write, edit, and run code.
• Take your next steps with confidence.

This training is for you because...

• You’re an absolute beginner.
• You work within a situation that requires Python knowledge.
• You want to become familiar with Python or perhaps take the first steps in a career change into software development.

Prerequisites  

• None

Jupyter Notebooks / Setup 

• Get set up with Anaconda Notebooks. Watch this video to learn how. 
• Or, if you prefer to use a Jupyter Notebook on your machine, you can install Anaconda Distribution (free) and open JupyterLab. Instructions can be found within the Get Started with Anaconda course or in our online documentation. 
• Alternatively, you can use any preferred Jupyter Notebook service.

Recommended follow-up  

• Introduction to Python Programming on-demand course