The Python Essentials 1 course, developed in collaboration with the OpenEDG Python Institute, is a beginner-friendly program designed to teach fundamental programming concepts using Python. This self-paced online course lays the groundwork for anyone looking to start a career in software development or prepare for the PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification (Exam PCEP-30-0x).

Python’s simplicity and versatility make it a popular choice for both small projects and large-scale systems used by companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix. Whether you want to become a software engineer, systems administrator, or security specialist, mastering Python is a great first step.

Key Details:

• Duration: 30 hours
• Level: Beginner
• Labs: 30 hands-on labs
• Mode: Self-paced online
• Cost: Free
• Certificate: PCEP certification available
• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian
• Eligibility: Open to all, worldwide
• Target Group: Aspiring programmers, tech enthusiasts, and beginners in software development

What You’ll Learn:

• Basic programming concepts and procedural programming
• Python data types, variables, operators, and basic I/O operations
• Conditional execution, loops, lists, and logical operations
• Functions, tuples, dictionaries, and exception handling
• Problem-solving and algorithmic thinking
• Designing, developing, and debugging Python scripts

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to Python and Computer Programming

   • What is programming?
   • Introduction to Python
   • Installing Python and running your first program

2. Python Data Types, Variables, and Basic Operations

   • Writing “Hello, World!” in Python
   • Understanding literals, operators, and variables
   • User interaction and comments in code

3. Conditional Execution, Loops, and Lists

   • Making decisions using if-else statements
   • Implementing loops (while, for)
   • Logical and bitwise operations
   • List processing and sorting algorithms

4. Functions, Tuples, Dictionaries, and Exception Handling

   • Creating and using functions
   • Returning values and managing function scopes
   • Working with tuples and dictionaries
   • Handling errors and exceptions in Python

5. Final Assessment and Certification

   • Complete a final project
   • Take the final exam
   • Prepare for the PCEP certification test

How to Enroll:

1. Visit the Cisco Networking Academy official course page.
2. Create a free account or log in if you already have one.
3. Click “Enroll” in the Python Essentials 1 course.
4. Start learning at your own pace and work towards earning the PCEP certification.

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Further details are available on the official Cisco Academy website.