Python Essential

Python Essentials is a 5-day instructor-led course designed for professionals transitioning from other programming languages or shell scripting into Python. Whether you're coming from Korn shell, Perl, or C, this course will guide you through Python’s structure, syntax, and powerful programming features—step-by-step.

The course begins by answering "Why Python?" and introduces the Python interpreter, data types, dynamic typing, and expression handling. You’ll work through control flow, sequences (lists, dictionaries, tuples), file handling, and core data operations using hands-on coding exercises.

From there, you’ll dive into functions, scope management, and argument handling. The course builds toward writing reusable, scalable code using modules, packages, and object-oriented programming (OOP). You’ll also learn best practices in exception handling, ensuring your code remains clean and reliable even under error conditions.

The final sections cover real-world development needs: module imports, class inheritance, operator overloading, error tracking, and performance testing. You'll even touch on advanced topics such as web frameworks, GUI programming, and content management frameworks.

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand Python’s core syntax, types, and control structures

• Write modular and reusable code using functions, classes, and packages

• Handle files, exceptions, and system calls effectively

• Apply OOP design principles including inheritance and composition

• Be equipped to tackle both scripting and application-level projects in Python

This course is ideal for developers, sysadmins, and engineers looking to build a solid Python foundation for automation, backend systems, or scalable software development.