Introduction to Python (online course)

If you are looking for a powerful programming language, you should learn Python, a language with a simple syntax and a powerful set of libraries. It is easy for beginners to learn Python and it is widely used in many scientific fields for data exploration. This online workshop is an introduction to the Python programming language and, in particular, is geared toward people who are new to the language and who have relatively little experience with other programming languages. So, for beginners and people with little experience in programming, this course would be an excellent choice. In this online Python training workshop, you learn to programme in Python 3.

Researchers, students, engineers, analysts, programmers who are interested in an introduction to the Python programming language.

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The aim of this course is to provide basic and fundamental knowledge of Python for all who wish to learn the Python programming language such as students, researchers in data science and statistics, system analysts, etc.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Install Anaconda for Python: Set up the Anaconda Distribution for Python.
• Grasp Python Fundamentals: Understand essential Python concepts.
• Use Jupyter Notebook: Effectively use Jupyter Notebook for Python.
• Code Basics: Write and run basic Python code, covering variables, data structures, and comparisons.
• Create Python Statements: Construct Python statements.
• Use various Python Methods and Functions
• Develop Custom Functions: Write your own functions.
• Explore Python Libraries: Familiarize with key Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).

This one-day online course not only prepares you but also can elevate your skills to a certain level, setting the stage for a more comprehensive and advanced course that will be offered by Utrecht Summer School.