Python for Programmers Course

• Python for Programmers: Birmingham
• Central London Python Course

This course is for programmers who may not have used Python before. It teaches you the basics of Python, concentrating on gaining an understanding of the language, especially its dynamic nature and introspection.

The course is highly interactive, giving you the opportunity to try out the features as they are introduced, allowing you to gain familiarity with the interpreter and learn how to use Python's self-documenting features to find out what you need to know.

Topics covered include Data Types, Functions and Methods, Functional Programming, Dynamic Typing, Sequences (tuples, lists, strings), Mappings (dictionaries), Control Constructs, using Modules, writing Modules, Persistent Storage and File Handling, Object Oriented programming with Python and GUI design with PyQt.

After the basics, you will proceed to more advanced Python techniques, including introspection, a deeper look at object orientation, and ensuring that you fully understand the dynamic nature of Python.

This is followed by a look at the Python Standard Library.

The course is operating system agnostic, and if it is of interest to you, it is possible to consider the implications of cross-platform deployment of Python software.

This course is available in central London and Birmingham. We provide a laptop for each student for use during the course, with internet access, together with full training notes and a Python pocket reference. Refreshments and lunch are included.

Python for Programmers: Birmingham

This course takes place in the training facilities at our premises in Birmingham. These are easily reached being about 15 minutes taxi ride from Birmingham International Airport, and Birmingham International and New Street train stations. If you come by car we are 2 miles from the M42 and M6 motorways and we have bags of free car parking space. When you book we provide Joining Instructions with travel information and details of local hotel and B&B accommodation. During the course we train you, feed you and generally look after you.

Not just a training course: when you complete this course you get:

• One year's email Python support
• A one-day refresher course, to be taken at our premises within 12 months of your course

All included in the price!