The Introduction to python course is intended for persons who wish to start the programming journey. The course is structured in such a way that it will give someone an opportunity to easily understand and become a proficient python programmer in short space of time. Python has become one of the most popular data science and artificial intelligence programming language in the world, therefore the course provides you a unique platform to jump start your journey in any of the said fields.

This course aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to easily get into fields like data analysis, machine learning, web development, desktop applications, robotics, and more without much effort. Learners who complete this course will be able to: download and install python libraries, know how to work with notebooks, know how to create an application from scratch, apply python in other related fields to solve problems. The course progresses from introductory work in python to advanced concepts in python with a lot of practical examples.

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the necessary tools for them to begin to explore, design and create competent python applications in data analysis, machine learning, web development, desktop applications, robotics and many other fields.

At the end of the program Learners should be able to:

1. Learn advanced Python features, like the collections module and how to work with timestamps.
2. Learn fundamental programming concepts such as loops, conditions…etc
3. Learn to use Python professionally.
4. Understand how to use both the Jupyter Notebook and create .py files
5. Build a complete understanding of Python from the ground up!
6. Get an understanding of how to create GUIs
7. Learn to use Object Oriented Programming with classes!

1. Logical problem solving skills.
2. Develop a python application from scratch.
3. Apply python principles in other related fields such as data science, machine learning..etc
4. Using python notebooks.
5. Install and use libraries in python

You will need a working computer.

Must have competency in using a computer.

Intensive 2 weeks of lectures, hands-on practical and tutorials sessions.

Upon successful completion, the candidates will be awarded a certificate in Python programming and a grade appended to the certificate. This qualification will only apply to learners who pass the final exam and complete the assignments or quizzes.

1. Python Setup
2. Python Object and Data Structure Basics
3. Python Comparison Operators
4. Python Statements
5. Methods and Functions
6. Milestone Project
7. Object-Oriented Programming
8. Modules and Packages
9. Errors and Exceptions Handling
10. Graphical User interface Development (GUI)
11. A Python introduction to Machine Learning and Real-World Applications

1. Lecture using virtual classrooms
2. Practical hands-on online tutorials.
3. Assessments using ICT technologies
4. Zoom interactive software

1. Assignment 30%
2. Quizzes 10%
3. Milestone project 60%

Mulungushi University certificate will be provided