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Python for Beginners

Get an introduction to programming and learn to code with Python, a popular and flexible programming language that’s perfect for beginners.

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Course overview

Ready to take your first steps into coding? Python is a popular, flexible and versatile programming language that’s great for beginners to learn. We’ll take you through the fundamentals of programming and by the end of this course you’ll have the knowledge to start automating simple tasks.

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Over four evenings you'll learn:

  • What programming is
  • The tools of the trade. We’ll use the text editor VS Code and show you some basic terminal commands
  • Core programming concepts including variables, data types, control flow and functions
  • How to leverage libraries created by other developers (we’ll be using watchdog & PyAutoGUI)
  • How to build an app to automate tasks and interact with your computer

Update: Digital Skills Pipeline funding

Please note that there are no longer any funded places for this course available through the Digital Skills Pipeline. However, we are still accepting bookings for Python for Beginners from self-funded students.

Learn in an interactive, engaging environment

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Learn in an immersive environment and stay motivated, what could take you weeks or even months to learn on a self paced online course will take you a couple of days. This course will run via our Virtual Learning Environment, a fully interactive, live learning experience led by our experienced instructors.

Who is this course for?

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  • This course is aimed at beginners and requires no previous experience, just an interest in programming and familiarity with your computer.
  • You can participate using a Windows or Mac computer.

Course cost & dates

£400

  • 21 to 24 Nov 2022
  • Classes run 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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Please note: due to a large volume of bookings, there are no more Digital Skills Pipeline funded places available on this course. However, we continue to accept bookings from self-funding students. 

About CodeClan

CodeClan is Scotland’s first and only SQA accredited digital skills academy on a mission to help bridge the digital skills gap in Scotland’s growing tech industry.

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Edinburgh EH1 2EL

77 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow G2 3BZ

Phone: 0131 290 2600
Email: [email protected]

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