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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
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- Start Date: 20 Sep 2026End Date: 11 Oct 2026Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 13:30Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY09Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 29 Sep 2026End Date: 20 Oct 2026Tue (Evening): 18:30 - 21:30Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY01Tutors: Ergi MiraFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 27 Oct 2026End Date: 17 Nov 2026Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 21:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY11Tutors: Roden DerveniFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 29 Oct 2026End Date: 19 Nov 2026Thu (Evening): 18:15 - 21:15Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY33Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 22 Nov 2026End Date: 29 Nov 2026Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 17:30Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)Course Code: CPPY17Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 12 Jan 2027End Date: 02 Feb 2027Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 21:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY30Tutors: Roden DerveniFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 23 Jan 2027End Date: 30 Jan 2027Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 17:30Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)Course Code: CPPY31Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 03 Feb 2027End Date: 24 Feb 2027Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 21:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY36Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 21 Feb 2027End Date: 14 Mar 2027Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 13:30Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)Course Code: CPPY38Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
What is the course about?
This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.
Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.
What will we cover?
- Introduction to Python environment
- Using variables
- Introduction to Strings
- Operations with numerical data
- Introduction to Booleans
- Data input and output
- “if” statements and loops
- Using lists - operations and methods
- Debugging and syntax errors
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Write Python scripts
• Write “if” statements and loops
• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output
• Know how to debug and fix errors
• Work with the Python code libraries.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
No external work required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click here to view our Programming courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software
This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Ergi Mira See more See less
Ergi Mira is a London-based software engineer and tutor specialising in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data-driven systems. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering from the University of Greenwich, graduating with First-Class Honours and receiving the Best Project Award for his work on embedded real-time AI systems. Ergi’s background combines academic research with industry practice. He has worked as a Software Consultant and IT Service Desk Analyst, developing intelligent software across automation, IoT, and data analytics. His projects include FastAPI/React applications, network-monitoring agents, and AI-driven predictive systems deployed on the edge using Raspberry Pi and Hailo accelerators. At City Lit, Ergi focuses on applying AI in real-world contexts such as healthcare, sustainability, and creative technology. He teaches courses in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Python for Automation, and Data Analysis, blending live coding, guided labs, and project-based learning to help students transform theory into practical, impactful applications.
Roden Derveni See more See less
Roden is a physicist with a background in data analysis and computing. He completed his PhD at Imperial College London with a thesis in Experimental Particle Physics, and his Master's degree at University of Nottingham with theses in Theoretical Astrophysics and Computational Astrophysics topics, while working with professors at UFRGS, Brazil. Roden is a seasoned programmer, having applied these skills in a wide range of research fields throughout the years, and also has a history with private tutoring. His PhD involves applying and improving Monte Carlo methods in high-performance computing clusters for the preparation of the paradigm-shifting experiments in particle physics. Roden has enjoyed being a part of the world that programming has opened up, the problems posed and the elegant solutions that have come from it. He has also successfully helped others find their potentials with tutoring and now wants to bring these two together, opening the doors for others to take part in the increasingly necessary world of Python.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
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<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
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<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
Web design and programming
Programming
virtual
3043840
Introduction to Python
279
279
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Evening
Wed
Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Available courses
1 to 4 weeks
Weekday
2027-02-03T00:00:00+00:00
Beginners
Feb 2027
Business, marketing & technology
CPPY36
279
279
Introduction to Python
223
181
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
0000-Available|2027-02-03 00:00:00
<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
Web design and programming
Programming
virtual
3043843
Introduction to Python
279
279
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/i/n/introduction-to-python-cppy01_123.jpg
InStock
Daytime
Sun
Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Available courses
1 to 4 weeks
Weekend
2027-02-21T00:00:00+00:00
Beginners
Feb 2027
Business, marketing & technology
CPPY38
279
279
Introduction to Python
223
181
279
introduction-to-python/cppy38-2627
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
0000-Available|2027-02-21 00:00:00
<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
Web design and programming
Programming
virtual
223
279
181
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Tue,Sun,Thu,Sat,Wed
20/09/26 - 11/10/26
10:30 - 13:30
10:30
13:30
4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
4
1 to 4 weeks
Weekday,Weekend
Hybrid
Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Beginners
Available courses
2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00,2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00,2026-11-22T00:00:00+00:00,2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-12T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-23T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-03T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-21T00:00:00+00:00
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Business, marketing & technology
279
279
Introduction to Python
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Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
0000-Available|2026-09-20 00:00:00
<p>This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn a simple but powerful modern programming language. The course leads students from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as working with data, and using Python modules.<br><br>Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.</p>
Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
<ul><li>Introduction to Python environment</li><li>Using variables</li><li>Introduction to Strings</li><li>Operations with numerical data</li><li>Introduction to Booleans</li><li>Data input and output</li><li>“if” statements and loops</li><li>Using lists - operations and methods</li><li>Debugging and syntax errors</li></ul>
<p>• Write Python scripts</p><p>• Write “if” statements and loops</p><p>• Using Python for data structures and parsing input and output</p><p>• Know how to debug and fix errors</p><p>• Work with the Python code libraries.</p>
No prior knowledge of Python or programming is required, but you should have good general computing skills. You should be able to follow spoken instructions, read written instructions and information, and discuss work with your tutor in English. If you are new to programming and would like to do some preparation for this course you may wish to try the following : Using the scratch tool use the graphical editor to draw a square http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/.
No external work required.
There are no additional costs. All software used on the course is free to download and use and your tutor will recommend where to find this software. Unfortunately due to the range of hardware and software used by students at home, the College is unable to provide advice on installation issues.
<p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/2627_New_Programming_Courses.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here </a> to view our Programming courses.<br>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>
Web design and programming
Programming
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1687
Programming
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