Python Programmer Badge and Applied Computing Certificate

Employers across a wide variety of industries increasingly cite data analysis and programming as necessary job skills. Python programming can be used to help organizations solve complex problems. Highlight your ability to contribute to an organization’s computing needs by earning a Python Programmer Badge and/or a certificate in Applied Computing from Alverno College.

Digital Badge: Python Programmer

Python was created to solve real-world problems while being easy to learn and use. It is the most widely used programming language, capable of handling almost any development requirement. In this course you will gain experience in using all the basic structures of the Python language in a variety of contexts, practice, independently and in groups, how to determine and apply various programming techniques solving problems from different fields, and gain experience working to improve your Python skills.

Badge Requirements:

Introduction to Programming in Python

14-week, online course

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:10-8 p.m.
September 1 - December 8, 2022

$940 per registrant (includes course registration and digital badge upon successful completion)

Course outcomes:

1. Work independently and collaboratively to successfully solve problems.
2. Accurately define problems and identify methods to solve them.
3. Appropriately use Python to implement solutions.
4. Appropriately use basic programming structures such as variables, conditional statements, loops, functions, classes, objects, dictionaries, etc.
5. Read, write, and communicate programming concepts effectively using proper vocabulary and syntax.

Certificate: Applied Computing

Build on your Python knowledge and earn a certificate in Applied Computing by completing two online courses.

Course 1: Introduction to Programming Python

14-week, online course

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:10 - 8 p.m.
September 1 - December 8, 2022

Course 2: Think Like a Data Scientist

Online course

Spring 2023 Dates TBD

$1,800 per registrant (includes registration in both courses and digital badge for Introduction to Programming in Python)

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