In the first course, you will learn some of the concepts of procedural programming: user input, console output, variable declaration and assignment, decision branching and iteration.
Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization
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Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization
Learn to develop and deploy software using Python. This specialization will provide you with foundation in the fundamentals of programming, including knowledge and skills essential for a career in software engineering, information technology and data science.
Instructor: Aspen Olmsted
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(184 reviews)
Beginner level
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1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Share your expertise with employers
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Skills you'll gain
Category: Scripting
Category: Python Programming
Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
Category: Debugging
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Development Environment
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Programming Principles
What you'll learn
Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Skills you'll gain
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Structures
Category: Scripting
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Unified Modeling Language
Category: Software Design
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Computer Programming
What you'll learn
Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Skills you'll gain
Category: Python Programming
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: File Management
Category: NumPy
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: Plot (Graphics)
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Scripting
Category: Database Application
Category: Computer Programming Tools
Category: Databases
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Scripting Languages
What you'll learn
Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Skills you'll gain
Category: Scripting
Category: Integration Testing
Category: Python Programming
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Containerization
Category: DevOps
Category: Software Testing
Category: Development Testing
Category: CI/CD
Category: Test Automation
Category: Web Scraping
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Frequently asked questions
To complete all four courses in the specialization, you will spend 4-6 hours per week for 16 weeks.
Familiarity of computers is recommended, but there is no specific background required. This specialization begins with the basics.
Yes, because each course builds on the prior course, we recommend that you take them in order.
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