Python is a versatile and easy-to-use language that's used in a variety of industries, including data science, retail, marketing, banking and engineering. Learn the basics of Python by exploring the variables, expressions, functions and classes. Create basic programming structures using decisions and loops. Script simple programs using various libraries, including data science, web design and networking.

Prerequisite: SQL Server Certificate (4 Class Series) or SQL Server Certificate (3 Class Series) - offered prior to fall 2018 - or proven SQL Server experience, which can be verified via an online SQL Server assessment. Please contact us at 253-833-9111 x 2535 for more information about the assessment.

For more information, please refer to our course outline (coming soon).

If you are taking this course as part of the Data Analyst Certificate, please register for Data Analyst Certificate Part 2: Python Scripting.

Note: Please bring a USB flash drive (minimum 2GB) to class, so you can save your work.