Advanced Python Programming
Course Duration
4 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Students should have a working knowledge of Python fundamentals including data types, functions, and basic OO concepts. Completion of Essential Python or equivalent experience is required.
Course Description
This class explores advanced Python topics and skills with a focus on enterprise development. You’ll learn how to leverage OS services, code graphical application interfaces, create modules and run unit tests, define classes, interact with network series, query databases, and processes XML data. This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of working with the programming language for enterprise development. At the conclusion, you will be able to use Python to complete advanced tasks in the real world.
Learning Objectives
- Leveraging OS services
- Enhancements to classes
- Code graphical interfaces for applications
- Advanced Python metaprogramming concepts
- Easy-to-use and easy-to-maintain modules and packages
- Implementing and run unit tests
- Creating multithreaded and multi-process applications
- Interacting with network services
- Designing professional scripts
- Querying databases
- Processing XML, CSV, and JSON data
- This course has a 50% hands-on labs to 50% lecture ratio with engaging instruction, demos, group discussions, labs, and project work.
Course Outline
- Built-in data types
- Lists and tuples
- Dictionaries and sets
- Program structure
- Files and console I/O
- If statement
- for and while loops
- The os and os.path modules
- Environment variables
- Launching external commands with subprocess
- Walking directory trees
- Paths, directories, and filenames
- Working with file systems
- Basic date and time classes
- Different time formats
- Converting between formats
- Formatting dates and times
- Parsing date/time information
- Binary data
- What is Binary Data?
- Binary vs text
- Using the Struct module
- The Zen of Python
- Tuples
- Advanced unpacking
- Sorting
- Lambda functions
- List comprehensions
- Generator expressions
- String formatting
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Advanced Python Programming course cover?
This course covers Python programming and scripting fundamentals. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Advanced Python Programming training?
IT Dojo's Advanced Python Programming training is 4 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Advanced Python Programming as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Students should have a working knowledge of Python fundamentals including data types, functions, and basic OO concepts. Completion of Essential Python or equivalent experience is required.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Advanced Python Programming on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Advanced Python Programming for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.