November 2025
Beginner
9h 2m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 9-hour course, you’ll learn Python from the ground up—covering setup, syntax, loops, functions, and data structures. You’ll gain practical coding experience through projects and exercises, building skills that prepare you for the PCEP certification and a strong programming foundation.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Build and run Python scripts across major operating systems
- Apply variables, data types, and operators in basic programs
- Write conditional logic using if, elif, and else statements
- Create loops to repeat actions and process sequences
- Define and use functions including recursion and scope
Course Instructor(s)
Anand Rao Nednur is a seasoned IT professional with 20+ years in cloud computing and cybersecurity. He holds multiple certifications and has guided organizations in building secure cloud infrastructures. He actively shares his expertise through educational content and training.
Who is it for?
This course is perfect for beginners, career changers, and aspiring developers preparing for the PCEP exam. No prior coding experience is required—just basic computer familiarity and a desire to start programming with Python.
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