Course overview
Gain fluency in Python — the world’s fastest-growing major programming language — and start leveraging its versatile capabilities to build web and data science applications. This course is offered in person and live online, in a remote classroom setting.
Job outcomes
- Python Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Web Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Product Manager
- Software Engineer
What you'll learn
- Learn object-oriented programming fundamentals and Python basics that get you coding from day one.
- Build a Python program and add on increased complexity throughout the course.
- Troubleshoot Python code and practice common debugging techniques.
- Push your skills to the next level by adding scripting, modules, and APIs to your Python toolkit.
- Explore introductory data science and web development as potential career directions for Python programmers.
- Demonstrate your Python skills by creating apps that pull in data with Pandas or integrate functionality from APIs with Flask.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Part-time: 10 weeks
- 20 hours per week
Entry requirements
This is a beginner-friendly UK Python program with no prerequisites, although some students may have coded previously. First-time programmers will have access to pre-course preparatory lessons and additional resources to boost their confidence with key concepts and set up their developer environments.
Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this UK Python Programming Short Course is a good fit for you.
Course features
Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA UK student:
- 40 hours of expert instruction from a real-world Python practitioner, plus many more spent tackling homework, honing projects, and getting technical support in office hours.
- Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
- A web programming or data science specialisation track, which your instructor will select based on class interest and local job market demand.
- A real-world project where you’ll develop a custom web or data application from scratch.
- Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.
- Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
- A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
- Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field — whether in London, across the UK, or across the globe.
Assessment
For your capstone project, you’ll apply what you’ve learned throughout this UK Python course to build a polished, portfolio-ready web or data application. Showcase your skills by creating a custom app that pulls in third-party data with Pandas or integrates functionality from APIs with Flask, depending on the focus of your cohort.
We encourage you to tackle a problem that’s related to your work or a passion project you’ve been meaning to carve out time for.
Throughout the UK Python course, you’ll also complete a number of smaller Python projects designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit.
Delivery
- Online instructor-led sessions and self-paced lessons.
- Instructor feedback and support are provided in real-time.
- Personalised career coach support from day one until you find a job.
- Individual and team-based projects to build your job-ready portfolio.
- Powered by Zoom and Slack which mirrors most common workspaces.
About General Assembly
Since 2011, we’ve helped 100K+ alumni worldwide launch tech careers through our award-winning tech bootcamps. Students at General Assembly get live instruction, career coaching and networking opportunities to start or advance their career in a tech role. As part of the Adecco Group, we create a better world of work for all.
When you complete a GA course you become part of the 72K+ alumni on Linkedin who have completed a General Assembly course to start a career they love! Some of the companies that GA grads work at are: Google, Lloyds Banking Group, Bloomberg, BBC, Meta, American Express, Accenture, Microsoft, Amazon and more.