Advanced Python Level 4

Advanced Python Level 4 Award – Endorsed by Open Awards

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    Description

    Python level 4 course. Learning advanced Python programming is a natural progression for developers who want to deepen their expertise, build more sophisticated applications, and expand their career opportunities. Here are several reasons why advancing your Python skills is worthwhile:

    Advanced Python skills are in high demand across industries:

    • Data Science and AI: Create predictive models and automate decision-making processes.
    • Software Development: Develop enterprise-grade software or SaaS platforms.
    • DevOps and Automation: Automate workflows and infrastructure using Python.
    • Cybersecurity: Build tools for penetration testing or threat analysis.\

     

    We explore the use of powerful multithreading and asynchronous programming techniques, and the use of exciting packages, including the numpy (numeric python) package and the pandas package, which is a fast, powerful, flexible and easy-to-use open-source data analysis and manipulation tool, built on top of the Python programming language, enabling us to produce our charts.

    We start the Python Level 4 course by recapping the basics of the Python language for those of you who might appreciate a quick “refresher” and move on to the more advanced aspects of the Python language, together with a whole host of tips and tricks that are sure to improve your programming abilities.

    Qualification: Advanced Python Level 4 Award – Endorsed by Open Awards
    Duration: 1-year course access & support included (150 hours Approx. overall)
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year

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    Course Syllabus

    Unit 1: Getting Started

    • Introduction
    • Reviewing Python Basics (1)
    • Reviewing Python Basics (2)
    • Using The Command Line
    • Importing Packages & More
    • Python’s Latest Features
    • Lesson Review & Quiz
    • Assignment 1 – Advanced Python Exercises

     

    Unit 2: Advanced strings, lists and shortcuts

    • Introduction
    • Advanced String Features
    • Advanced List Features
    • List Functions
    • Programming Shortcuts (1)
    • Programming Shortcuts (2)
    • Lesson Review & Quiz
    • Assignment 2 – Advanced List & Shortcut Exercises

     

    Unit 3: Advanced text, expressions and files

    • Introduction
    • Formatting Text
    • Format Method Options
    • Regular Expressions
    • Advanced Regular Expressions
    • Text & Binary Files (1)
    • Text & Binary Files (2)
    • Lesson Review & Quiz
    • Assignment 3 – Advanced Regular Expressions & File Exercises

     

    Unit 4: Advanced classes and methods

    • Introduction
    • Classes & Objects
    • Magic Methods
    • Decimal, Money, & Other Classes
    • The Random & Math Packages
    • The Numpy (Numeric Python) Package (1)
    • The Numpy (Numeric Python) Package (2)
    • Advanced Usage Of Numpy
    • Lesson Review & Quiz
    • Assignment 4 – Advanced Class & Method Exercises

     

    Unit 5: Finishing up

    • Introduction
    • Multiple Modules & The RPN Example
    • Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
    • Advanced Tips & Tricks (1)
    • Advanced Tips & Tricks (2)
    • Working With Pandas DataFrame
    • Multithreading & Asynchronous Programming
    • Lesson Review & Quiz
    • Assignment 5 – Advanced Programming Exercises

    Entry Requirements

    Students should have: completion of the Python for Beginners Course or a good knowledge of Python Programming; a working knowledge of using text editors or word processors; An understanding of your computer’s operating system; A working knowledge of your email software and the ability to attach files to an email; A basic knowledge of file zipping software such as WinZip or 7-Zip; and Some experience of downloading and installing software packages from the web.

    Although Python is available for Linux and MacOs as well as Windows, the installation and running instructions are for the Windows operating system. All other software is provided with the course. Installer files for Python and Notepadd++ are included in the course materials.

    Assessment

    You will be assessed on the completed assignments contained in the training programme. The coursework will consists of individual practical programming assignments that can be sent to your course tutor by email or by post on completion of your training

    Course Outcome

    On successful completion of this course students will receive our Advanced Python Diploma with feedback on your work and providing the assignments have been completed to the required standards students will also receive a Level 4 Open Awards Quality Endorsed Unit Course Certificate with 9 Open Awards Credits.

    The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.

    You can find further information on qualifications/certificates and their levels on the Ofqual’s level descriptors page.

    The certification is issued through Open Awards. Open Awards are an Awarding Body Organisation approved by Ofqual. Set up in 1981, Open Awards (Previously the North West Region of the National Open College Network – OCNNW) have been in business for over 30 years and are a not for profit organisation and a registered charity.

    14 Day Money Back Guarantee

    Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

    Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Paypal or Clearpay finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.

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