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Teen Coding With Python II – In Person
Advanced Teen Python Programming Course
Take your coding further with this second step in learning Python. This course builds on the Python fundamentals covered in the Teen Coding with Python course.
For in person courses: you will need a laptop with the same specification, please see below for more information. If this is a problem or you are unsure about anything, please contact us via info@fire-tech.com
Most PC/Mac computers from the last 5 years will be fine but you can view our recommended detailed system requirements here
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Teen Coding With Python II - In Person
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Course highlights
Taking the next step
Take your journey into Python to the next level, extending and deepening your understanding of the language that underpins the vast majority of AI and Machine learning projects.
Build on the basics
Build on the fundamentals learnt in our Teen Coding with Python 1 course
Become a better coder
Become self-sufficient when programming in Python. Learn to debug, test and design your programs to be robust as well as where to go for help and support.
Course Overview
Take your coding further with this second step in learning Python. This course builds on the Python fundamentals covered in the Teen Coding with Python course and helps you to deepen your knowledge of this powerful and popular coding language that is helping a wide range of industries push the boundaries of digital innovation and creation.
Our specialist tutors will help you to develop more robust programming proficiency by developing your knowledge and use of advanced strings & expressions, file IO’s and data structures applied within challenge-focused environments.
Whether you dream of building the next million-pound start-up, working at Facebook or Google, or becoming a Data Scientist, this course will give you a valuable skill to build a rewarding career in whatever field you choose.
For details of how this course covers the coding components of GCSE Computing, download the mapping grid here. Students will also cover topics such as Object-Oriented Programming and Creating GUIs which they often won’t encounter until they study Computer Science at A-Level or beyond.
This course is also available in part-time and online formats.
What your child will learn
- Explore Object Oriented Programming in more depth, following on from its introduction in Teen Coding with Python 1
- Explore different Python IDEs and which is the best choice for a given use case
- How to install third-party libraries to extend Python's functionality
- Automated testing of programs
- Making Python code interact with websites, web services and online data sources
- Identify everyday tasks that could be automated using Python
Typical daily schedule
1.5 hours
Kick off
20 minutes
Break
1.5 hours
Lesson time
45 minutes
Lunch
2 hours
Lesson time
20 minutes
Break
1 hour
Lesson time
15 minutes
Plenaries and finish