Python for Beginners Level 3

Course Code

DLC017

Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge on Python to further your career? Then this Python for Beginners Level 3 course could be perfect for you.

Understand the basic language of Python programming.
Implement the functions of Python.
Develop all components of programming to enhance web design.
Perfect for IT professionals and web designers.
Also suitable for those who want to further their learning in programming.

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This Python for Beginners Level 3 course is designed to take you on a journey from a basic understanding to an intermediate level of proficiency.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn about advanced programming concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object orientated programming. You’ll explore the powerful capabilities of Python and discover how to use it to solve real-world problems.

You will also learn how to work with data and files, create and manipulate classes, handle exceptions, and much more. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Python programming and be able to use it to create complex applications and solve problems.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in software development, or just want to learn a valuable skill, this course is perfect for you.

With everything you need at the click of a button in your own personal online platform, you can learn whenever and wherever is most convenient to you.

Join over 120,000 people that have studied with us and enrol with us today. Home learning couldn’t be easier!

What next?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will able to use it towards your university application. We recommend that you check with your chosen University that they accept this qualification as part of their entry requirements. If after, you’re looking to enhance your IT knowledge even further, take a look at the other IT and computer courses we offer.

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Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 140 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Python for Beginners Diploma.

Entry Requirements

In order to enrol onto this course, you must have a working understanding of; text editors or word processors, your operating system, email software, file-zipping software, downloading and installing software from the web.

Assessment

Practical assignments and coursework.

Introduction
Introduction to Python
Understanding variables
Python strings
Performing arithmetic
Logical operations
Working with numbers
Working with strings

Introduction
Branching statements
The WHILE loop
Guess the number game
The FOR loop
The anagram game

Introduction
Introducing lists
List methods
Nested sequences
Introducing dictionaries
The hangman game

Introduction
Creating functions
Parameters and arguments
Variables in functions
The noughts and crosses game (1)
The noughts and crosses game (2)

Introduction
Accessing text files
Storing complex data in files
Handling exceptions
The sports quiz

Introduction
Classes, methods, and objects
Constructors and attributes
Class attributes and static methods
Private attributes, methods and properties
The hungry caterpillar game

Introduction
Creating multiple classes
Inheritance
Changing inherited methods
Creating modules
The blackjack game (1)
The blackjack game (2)

Introduction
Event-driven programming (1)
Event-driven programming (2)
Check boxes plus
The grid layout manager
The contact form

Introduction
Graphics window basics
Displaying objects
Moving sprites
Collision detection
The catch the butterfly game

Introduction
Keyboard commands
Animation, sound, and music
The meteor mayhem game (Part 1)
The meteor mayhem game (Part 2)
The meteor mayhem game (Part 3)
The meteor mayhem game (Part 4)

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout this course via practical programming assignments and coursework.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year from enrolment to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines. This course has approximately 140 hours self-study time.

Study method

You will study this course through distance learning, which means you can learn at a time and place to suit you.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course students will receive a Python for beginners Diploma with comprehensive feedback and providing the assignments have been completed to the required standards students will also receive a Level 3 Open Awards Quality Endorsed Unit Course Certificate with 8 Open Awards Credits.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) to allow you to understand the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
The certification will be issued through Open Awards in association with DLC. Open Awards are an Awarding Body Organisation approved by Ofqual.

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