PYTHON PROGRAMMING BASICS COURSE
Course Overview
This comprehensive Python Programming Basics course takes students from absolute
beginner to confident Python programmer. Through 8 structured modules spanning 12 weeks,
you'll master Python fundamentals and build a solid foundation for any programming career
path.
What You'll Learn
Core Python Skills
• Python syntax, data types, and programming concepts
• Control flow with conditions and loops
• Functions and modular programming
• Object-oriented programming basics
• File handling and data persistence
• Error handling and debugging
Practical Development
• Work with essential data structures (lists, dictionaries, sets, tuples)
• Create and use Python modules and packages
• Master file operations for reading/writing data
• Build a complete command-line task management application
• Learn industry best practices and coding standards
Professional Tools & Techniques
• Version control with Git
• Development environments (VS Code, PyCharm)
• Testing and debugging strategies
• Code documentation
• Project organization and structure
Hands-on Experience
• Weekly coding exercises and assignments
• Real-world project development
• Problem-solving with progressively challenging tasks
• Portfolio-worthy final project
Course Structure
• Introduction to Python - Setup, tools, and first programs
• Python Fundamentals - Variables, operators, and basic I/O
• Control Flow - Decision making and loops
Prepared by Dennis Muthui – PTTI, KCA University
• Data Structures - Lists, dictionaries, sets, and more
• Functions - Creating reusable code blocks
• File Operations - Working with files and data
• Modules and Packages - Organizing larger programs
• Final Project - Apply everything in a complete application
Why Take This Course?
Comprehensive Coverage: Everything from basics to advanced topics
Practical Focus: Learn by building real applications
Industry-Relevant: Skills employers look for
Structured Learning: Clear progression from simple to complex
Project-Based: Build a portfolio while learning
Career Preparation: Foundation for web development, data science, automation, and more
Perfect For
• Complete beginners with no programming experience
• Students wanting to learn programming
• Professionals looking to add Python to their skillset
• Anyone interested in web development, data science, or automation
Outcomes
• By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
• Write clean, efficient Python code
• Build complete Python applications
• Solve problems using programming concepts
• Create your own modules and packages
• Handle files and data processing
• Debug and test your code effectively
• Have a portfolio project to showcase your skills
Join this course to start your Python programming journey and unlock countless career
opportunities in software development, data science, AI, web development, and more!
Prepared by Dennis Muthui – PTTI, KCA University