Practical Introduction to Python
Issued by
QA Ltd
This badge signifies that this earner has proven theoretical and practical Python programming experience in a workplace context. Earners also understand key Python best practices which include but are not limited to, writing short programs, using functions and packages, writing Python programs using Object-Oriented methods, writing Python programs that use external data sources, and using error handling and testing to make programs robust.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Code
- OOP (Object Orientated Programming)
- Programming
- Python
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
Earning Criteria
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The earner gained a fundamental understanding of the key Python programming concepts and constructs through a blended learning course. The course involved self-paced digital learning, facilitator-led workshops and real workplace application. The course ensured that earners experienced creating Python scripts and utilised the core Python syntax, Object-Orientated Programming principles, key techniques for storing and processing data, and interacted with the file system and databases.
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The earner designed and developed a Python-based application in the workplace. In building this application, the earner implemented Object-Orientated Programming, used coding best practices, used appropriate testing techniques, and utilised effective source control into the process of app development.