BE—03 — Back-end & data
Python
The most forgiving language to learn, and the most useful one for automating work you already do.
- LevelBeginner
- Length4 weeks
- FormatLive, one-on-one or group
- WherePort Harcourt or online
Who it's for
Is this the right course for you?
People who want a first language, and working professionals who want their weekly tasks automated.
What you need before starting
None.
What's included
- Python and a virtual environment
- A code editor
- Real files of yours to automate against
- Live sessions, not recorded video
- Exercises between every session
- A channel where you can paste an error and get an answer
- Your project in your own GitHub
- A certificate on completion
The syllabus
Everything we cover, in order
Sessions build on each other. Nothing is introduced before you have what it depends on.
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01
Syntax, lists, dictionaries and loops
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02
Functions, modules and reusable code
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03
Reading and writing files, CSV and Excel
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04
Calling APIs with requests
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05
Automating repetitive tasks end to end
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06
A first look at pandas for data
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07
Virtual environments and installing packages
What you finish with
A script that does one of your real weekly chores for you, on a schedule.
Get started →How it runs
From enquiry to certificate
Send the form
Tell us the course, the format you want and when you're free. We reply within one business day with dates and the fee.
Setup session
Before session one we get your machine working — editor, runtime, accounts. Nobody loses a week to installation problems.
Live sessions
4 weeks of scheduled live teaching, with exercises in between and a channel for questions that can't wait.
Project and certificate
You finish the project, it goes into your own GitHub, and you get a certificate. Strong work also gets a reference from us.
Take it further
What people usually take next
Ready to start Python?
The form takes two minutes. Nothing is charged at this stage, and we'll tell you honestly if a different course would suit you better.