Python fundamentals

During this practical training, we learn how to write programs using the most popular programming language in the world: Python! This three-day course at ABIS provides a solid foundation for programming with Python. We get to understand how Python works, learn how a Python program is structured and we practise the syntax.

Throughout the last decades, Python has grown to become one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Its versatility is impressive. You can find Python programs in an incredibly wide range of domains: from data analysis to system and network management, to web and even game development...

Throughout this training, we'll also discover that programming in Python can be fun and elegant, and significantly less frustrating than in some other languages.

During the course:

  • we familiarize ourselves with the common syntax and structures of the Python language;
  • we gain insight into the common approaches and philosophy behind programming in Python;
  • we build several functional applications.

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Delivered as a live, interactive training: available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

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09 Sep3web based 1785 EUR (excl. VAT)
09 Sep3Leuven 1785 EUR (excl. VAT)
08 Dec3web based 1785 EUR (excl. VAT)
08 Dec3Woerden 1785 EUR (exempt from VAT)
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Intended for

This course is intended for anyone who wants to use Python for scripting, data analysis, building (web) applications, developing games, communication with databases, testing, etc.

Background

Basic knowledge of general programming concepts is recommended (see course Programming fundamentals).

Main topics

  • Introduction
    • What is Python? How is it used? Strengths and weaknesses ...
    • How a Python program is executed
    • Program architecture: modules and imports
  • Building blocks of a basic Python program
    • Expressions, statements, modules
    • Variables, object types, dynamic typing
  • Python object types (data structures) and their methods
    • Numerical types
    • strings
    • Collections: lists, dictionaries, tuples, sets
  • Syntax of program structures
    • Selection: if / elif / else
    • Iteration: while, for, comprehensions
    • Functions: concepts, scope, arguments, lambdas
  • Python & OO: working with classes and methods (basics)
  • Modules and Packages
    • The import mechanism
    • The Python Standard Library
    • Installing and using third party packages
  • Exception handling

Training method

Live classroom training delivered by an instructor, with plenty of room for practical exercises.

Certificate

At the end of the training, you will receive a 'Certificate of Completion'.

Duration

3 days.

Course leader

Arnout Veugelen (ABIS), Gert Vanstapel (ABIS), Peter Vanroose (ABIS).

Reviews

4.3/5 (based on 66 evaluations; the most recent ones are shown below)

The course was well-organized and covered the basics of Python clearly. The exercises were very helpful.

 
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I learned loads of new things, was really helpful for me.

 
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Arnout is an expert of his domain, excellent knowledge

 
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Curse was very informative.well structure

 
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very good

 
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Fijne cursus, aardig goed te volgen voor een totale beginner als ik met 0 codering ervaring.

 
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Goede cursus, voor zover ik weet zijn bijna alle basisaspecten van Python besproken. Wel best pittig voor iemand zonder programmeerkennis, veel stof in te weinig tijd.

 
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uitstekend, Peter nam de tijd om dingen goed uit te leggen - interpreteerde de vragen goed

 
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super informative

 
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Goede opleiding waarmee je een goede introductie krijgt in Python en direct toepasbaar is in de praktijk.

 
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Heel duidelijk en goed gepresenteerd, alleen is 8uur per dag erg lang om te kunnen focussen.

 
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Een uitstekende training waarin je veel leert over de theorie van Python maar deze ook gelijkt in de praktijk toepast.

 
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Nice course to get the basics of Python

 
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Voor iemand met weinig python kennis is het een goede training. De uitleg is goed en helder en met de bijbehorende opdrachten om te oefenen.

 
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Prima cursus om te starten met Python.

 
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Ik ben erg blij deze cursus gevolgd te hebben: dus super geslaagd in mijn ogen.

 
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zoals het moet

 
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Bonne approche de python. De la pratique sera nécessaire pour en utiliser les subtilités.

 
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Het is een zeer complete beginners cursus die langzaam en gestructureerd opbouwt

 
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prima

 
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op korte tijd veel geleerd

 
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