Introducing Python

[6 half days] - [English]

Would you like to discover Python, an interpreted and object-oriented programming language that is now widely used in data analysis and machine learning?

Python is an interpreted and object-oriented programming language. Thanks to a simpler syntax construction, Python is more readable compared to other object-oriented languages such as C, for example. Free and open source, this programming language is regularly enriched with new modules of functions provided by users.

Training aims
At the end of this training, the participant will be familiar with the syntax of the Python programming language. In particular, the main Python data structures will be presented in this course. Standard packages for data visualisation will also be introduced.

Prerequisites
None.

Content
• Python programming in Jupyter Lab (available through the ANACONDA distribution);
• Discovering Python objects: integers, floats, booleans, lists, dictionnaries, tuples;
• Programming tools: conditions, loops, functions; 
• Creating new objects using the class statement;
• Reading and saving files;
• NumPy and Pandas, for the data management;
• Data visualisation using matplotlib and seaborn.

Rate
This training course is recognized by the IABE, enabling participants to earn CPD points.
(Note that this is true for all SMCS courses.)

This training course is eligible for the training voucher scheme of the Walloon Region.
If you wish to use training vouchers as part of your registration, please visit the following page for further information and contact our administration office.

Tools used during training
Python

Methods and method families discussed
Software use