Executive Development Programme in Building Web Applications with Python and Django

This course is designed for mid-to-senior level executives and managers looking to enhance their technical acumen and strategic decision-making in web development. Participants will gain a deep understanding of Python and Django, including project setup, database management, and security best practices.

Upon completion, attendees will be equipped to lead or support technical initiatives, make informed decisions about technology stacks, and bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution. The course also covers practical aspects like deploying applications and integrating with third-party services, essential for modern web development projects.

1. 1. Introduction to Web Development with Python: Learners will understand the basics of web development using Python and get introduced to Django's structure and key features. They will gain practical skills in setting up a Django environment and creating a basic web application.
2. 2. Django Framework Fundamentals: This module covers core Django concepts such as models, views, templates, and URL routing. Learners will develop a small web application that integrates these components to create a functional site.
3. 3. Database Management with Django ORM: Learners will study Django’s Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) to interact with databases efficiently. Practical exercises will teach them how to define models, perform database operations, and manage migrations.
4. 4. Advanced Querying and Filtering Techniques: This module delves into complex querying and filtering in Django, including related object queries and optimizing queries for performance. Learners will apply these techniques to build more robust web applications.
5. 5. Authentication and Authorization: Learners will learn how to implement user authentication and authorization in Django, including user registration, login, logout, and session management. They will create a complete authentication system for their applications.
6. 6. Forms and Model Forms in Django: This module covers form handling in Django, including form creation, validation, and processing. Learners will also learn about model forms and how to use them to create and update database entries.
7. 7. Middleware and Custom Request Handling: Learners will explore middleware in Django, understand their role in request and response processing, and write custom middleware to extend application functionality.
8. 8. Testing and Debugging in Django: This module focuses on testing web applications using Django's testing framework and debugging techniques. Learners will write unit tests, functional tests, and perform debugging to ensure application reliability.
9. 9. Deployment Strategies for Django Applications: Learners will learn how to deploy Django applications to production environments, including setting up servers, using WSGI, and deploying with tools like Gunicorn and Nginx.
10. 10. Advanced Topics in Django: In this final module, learners will explore advanced features of Django, such as internationalization, localization, and using Django REST framework to create APIs. They will develop a complete application with these features.