Python

The Python Certification prepares learners to develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications using the Python programming language. Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to work with data types, control program flow, process input and output, create reusable functions, handle exceptions, and utilise Python modules to solve real-world computing problems.

Through this certification, learners will develop logical thinking, programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to design, implement, and maintain reliable Python applications across a variety of computing environments.

Course Overview

Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages and is widely used in software development, data analysis, automation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and web development. This programme is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in Python programming concepts, coding best practices, debugging techniques, and software development principles.

Learners will gain practical experience in working with variables, data structures, operators, loops, functions, files, exception handling, and Python modules. They will also develop the ability to write clean, maintainable code and solve increasingly complex computational problems using Python.

Course Overview

Duration

The programme combines classroom, practical, and workplace learning. Modules can be scheduled flexibly to meet learner and workplace requirements.

Delivery Method

The course can be delivered on-site at the learner’s business, at a training provider facility, or virtually. Accredited providers will supervise practical and workplace-based learning to meet all assessment and credit requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring software developers
Data analysts and data science students
Cybersecurity professionals
IT professionals seeking programming skills
Computer science students
Technology enthusiasts and beginners

Cost

R4 800.00 Per Learner

Exam Objectives

Operations Using Data Types and Operators
1.1 Evaluate Expressions to Identify the Data Types Python Assigns to Variables
1.2 Perform and Analyse Data and Data Type Operations
1.3 Determine the Sequence of Execution Based on Operator Precedence
1.4 Select Operators to Achieve the Intended Results

Flow Control with Decisions and Loops
2.1 Construct and Analyse Code Segments That Use Branching Statements
2.2 Construct and Analyse Code Segments That Perform Iteration

Input and Output Operations
3.1 Construct and Analyse Code Segments That Perform File Input and Output Operations
3.2 Construct and Analyse Code Segments That Perform Console Input and Output Operations
Code Documentation and Structure
4.1 Document Code Segments
4.2 Construct and Analyse Code Segments That Include Function Definitions

Troubleshooting and Error Handling
5.1 Analyse, Detect, and Fix Code Segments That Have Errors
5.2 Analyse and Construct Code Segments That Handle Exceptions
5.3 Perform Unit Testing

Operations Using Modules and Tools
6.1 Perform Basic File System and Command-Line Operations Using Built-In Modules
6.2 Solve Complex Computing Problems Using Built-In Modules