Crash Course on Python
Foundational Python programming course (part of the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate). Learn basic syntax, functions, loops, strings, lists, dictionaries, and build a final automation project. Designed for beginners with no prior programming experience.
What you'll learn
- Learn basic Python syntax, data types, and functions for automation tasks
- Use loops, conditionals, strings, lists, tuples, and dictionaries in Python
- Apply a structured problem-solving framework to build an automation script
- Gain job-relevant programming skills as part of a Google Professional Certificate
Skills you'll gain
- Understand what Python is and why it is relevant to automation
- Write short Python scripts to perform automated actions
- Use basic Python structures including strings, lists, and dictionaries
- Create and work with your own Python objects
- Apply a problem-solving framework to plan and implement a Python project
- Gain foundational skills in problem management, data structures, and debugging
- Use common development environments and tools for Python (e.g., IDEs, notebooks)
Prerequisites
- • No prior experience required
Who this course is for
- → Beginners with no prior programming experience
- → Learners pursuing the Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
- → Individuals in IT roles who want to use Python for automation
- → People seeking foundational support and operations skills
Provider
Coursera
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