Executive Development Programme in Python Basics: Your First Steps in Coding

This course is designed for non-technical professionals, managers, and anyone with little to no coding experience looking to grasp the fundamentals of Python. It equips participants with essential programming skills, including variables, data types, control structures, and basic functions, using real-world examples and practical exercises.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to write simple Python scripts, understand basic programming concepts, and apply them in their professional context, enhancing their ability to work with data and automate tasks.

1. 1. Introduction to Python: Learners will understand the basics of Python, its applications, and set up their development environment. They will gain practical skills in installing Python and using basic Python syntax.
2. 2. Basic Data Types and Variables: This module covers the use of basic data types (integers, floats, strings) and how to declare and manipulate variables. Learners will learn to write simple programs using these concepts.
3. 3. Control Structures: Learners will study conditional statements (if, elif, else) and loops (for, while) to control program flow. They will practice writing multi-branch conditions and loop iterations.
4. 4. Functions and Modules: This module introduces functions as a way to organize code and modules to manage code structure. Learners will create and use functions, and import modules to extend Python functionality.
5. 5. Lists and Dictionaries: Learners will explore how to use lists and dictionaries for storing and manipulating collections of data. They will gain skills in list operations and dictionary key-value pair management.
6. 6. File Handling: This module covers reading from and writing to files, understanding file paths, and handling file streams. Learners will practice file operations and data persistence.
7. 7. Object-Oriented Programming Basics: Learners will learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming, including classes, objects, attributes, and methods. They will write simple classes and use objects.
8. 8. Error Handling and Debugging: This module teaches how to handle exceptions and errors in Python programs. Learners will practice writing robust code with error handling mechanisms and debugging techniques.
9. 9. Advanced Data Structures: Learners will delve into more complex data structures such as sets and tuples. They will learn to use these structures effectively in coding scenarios.
10. 10. Practical Projects: In this final module, learners will apply their skills to build practical projects, integrating all concepts learned throughout the programme. They will gain experience in real-world problem-solving and project management.