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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification course by edX is the beginning course for the candidates who are new to this programming language. It covers the basics of the processes involved in the process of compiling and debugging the code such as how a computer interprets a line of code, and how to write, run and take the output of the code. 

Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming online course will train the candidates to write small programs in Python that use concepts like logical and mathematical operators. Gradually, the students will learn to program for complex problems. The Python course makes the candidates practice and solve more coding problems.

Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming training consists of both audit and verified tracks. The audit track is free for the candidates to learn completely. The certification is provided only to the verified track students. The certificate awarded is verified by the student’s identification. This course is sharable and has the logo of Georgia Tech and the instructors’ signature. The candidates will be learning in a self-paced mode with limited access during the audit mode and during the verified mode, the candidates will get unlimited access.

The Highlights

  • 5 weeks duration
  • Need efforts of only 9 to 10 hrs  per week
  • Introductory course
  • Instructors from Georgia Tech 
  • Shareable certificate 
  • Verified certificate and instructors from GTx
  • Self-paced course
  • Video transcripts available
  • Course language is English

Programme Offerings

  • Multiple choice questions
  • assignments
  • videos
  • Discussion Forums
  • quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 15782yesGeorgia Tech
  • The candidates who are attending the audit track are not provided with the certificate. 
  • The participants can change their audit track to the verified track by  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification fee of Rs 15,782 

Computing in Python I Fundamentals and Procedural Programming Fees Structure

Fee category 

Amount in Rs.

Certification Fee

Rs. 15,782  

Note: The participants of the Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification programme can get discounts on fees by applying coupons that are given on the website at the time of payment. Please refer to the website for more details regarding the same.


Eligibility Criteria

Education

The participants may have knowledge of basic arithmetic and high school level algebra for  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification by edX which is desirable, not mandatory. 

Certification Qualifying Details

The participants should maintain a score of 60% or above to get a verified certificate. This certificate consists of the logo of the institution and the sign of the instructors from Georgia Tech. They can also share their certificates on their LinkedIn profile or attach to their resume to earn great job opportunities. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of Python

The candidates will learn the following topics and concepts by completing Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification syllabus.

  • The process flow of the programming code by the computer is understood by the participants 
  •  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming course will cover the cycle of the program output by writing, running, and debugging the program with the help of the instructor’s guidance.
  •  The course gives them the basic knowledge required to write a program.
  • Different types of operators and their operations are learnt in-depth with much more examples under  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming certification.

Who it is for

The following participants can attend the Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming course given by edX.

  • The candidates who are willing to learn the Python programming language, and want to be python programmers can join  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming course.


Admission Details

The learners should enrol themselves on the Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming classes provided by edX by just following the steps given below.

Step 1: The candidate should go to the link https://www.edx.org/course/computing-in-python-i-fundamentals-and-procedural  to register for the course.

Step 2: The participants of  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming training must have an edX account to attend the course. If they do not have an account in edX, they must create an account by using their email or Facebook or Google account and sign in.

Step 3: If the candidates are already registered in edX, they can just sign in to the account with registered mail id and edX account password.

 Step 4: The candidates should search Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming programme and Click “Enrol”.

Step 5: After enrolling, the participants can take up the course free of cost. The verified certificate can be obtained by the candidates by upgrading themselves by clicking “Upgrade now”.

Step 6: Then the candidates must fill in the details asked and click “Place order” to buy the course.

Step 7: On successful payment for Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming programme, the candidates can continue with the verified track of the course and will be issued a verified certificate at the end of the course.

The Syllabus

  • The fundamentals of how computers work,
  • what program code
  • how to get setup for the rest of the course.

  • The basic principles of computer programming: writing and running code
  •  evaluating results
  • compiling vs. executing

  • The common results of running program code
  • how to use those results to inform revision of your code.

  • The fundamental approach to program code
  • writing sequences of lines of code that run in order to accomplish an objective.

  • Creating and modifying variables
  • tracing how their values may change as a program runs
  • understanding the role of data types.

  • Working with relational (greater than, less than, equal to) and logical (and, or, not) operators to make decisions in code.

  • Adding addition
  • subtraction
  • multiplication
  • division
  • modulus
  • exponents to your code
  • seeing how they work with unexpected data types

Evaluation process

No information regarding the exam for certification is given on the website. Please check for the same in the webpage.

Instructors

Georgia Tech Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the certificate provided for this course?

The candidates who have registered for the verified track will receive a certificate after completion of the course at the given period of time.  

2: Can the candidates get course materials?

The participants will get unlimited access to the course materials of  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming training only when they have registered for the verified track by completing a single step payment method. 

3: What is the time duration of this course?

Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming training are of 5 weeks length where the candidates need to complete it within the time limit given so as to get the verified certificate.

4: Can the candidates get scholarships for this Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming online course?

Yes, the students can get a scholarship up to 90% which is provided by edX in order to get some concession on the certification fee amount.

5: Where do the instructors belong to?

The instructors are from Georgia Tech. The candidates also get a certificate with this institution’s logo signature of the instructors from the same institution.

6: How can the candidate take up his/her learning?

Laptops, mobile phones or personal computers or any other devices can be used to take up the course. They should have a good internet connection.

7: What is the benefit of the verified certificate?

The verified certificate has the institution logo and the signature of the instructors which can be added to their resume. This certificate is sharable or they can post it to the platforms like LinkedIn.

8: What is the difference between the verified and audit track?

The verified track of  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming training is a paid track where the candidates get a certificate at the end of the course with a passing mark. But the audit track is free where they can learn the course without a certificate at the end.

9: Do the candidates get any coupons?

At the time of the payment of  Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming online course, the candidate may get a coupon to avail the discount on the fee amount. They can refer to the website for the coupons. 

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