About the Course

General Assembly's Python Programming Short Course is designed for beginners and covers the foundational concepts of Python. The syllabus typically includes topics like basic syntax, data types, control flow, functions, and libraries. Additionally, students learn how to work with data using Python, manipulate files, and utilize tools for debugging. The course aims to equip learners with practical skills to solve problems using Python.

Moocable Alternative

We carefully study a bootcamp/influncer course and provide a free/affordable alternative using MOOCs (online courses, books...). In addition, you can find study partners and have your own DIY-bootcamp for free!

Syllabus

In our alternate bootcamp, we will study Python for Everybody specialization from Coursera, taught by University of Michigan.

1. Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
University of Michigan via Coursera

This course aims to teach everyone the basics of programming computers using Python. We cover the basics of how one constructs a program from a series of simple instructions in Python. The course has no pre-requisites and avoids all but the simplest mathematics. Anyone with moderate computer experience should be able to master the materials in this course

• Free course
• Duration: 18 hours 45 minutes

2. Python Data Structures
University of Michigan via Coursera

This course will introduce the core data structures of the Python programming language. We will move past the basics of procedural programming and explore how we can use the Python built-in data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples to perform increasingly complex data analysis.

• Free course
• Duration: 18 hours 50 minutes

3. Using Python to Access Web Data
University of Michigan via Coursera

• Free course
• Duration: 18 hours 45 minutes
• Level: Beginner

4. Using Databases with Python
University of Michigan via Coursera

This course will introduce students to the basics of the Structured Query Language (SQL) as well as basic database design for storing data as part of a multi-step data gathering, analysis, and processing effort. The course will use SQLite3 as its database. We will also build web crawlers and multi-step data gathering and visualization processes.

• Free course
• Duration: 13 hours 57 minutes
• Level: Beginner

5. Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python
University of Michigan via Coursera

In the capstone, students will build a series of applications to retrieve, process and visualize data using Python. The projects will involve all the elements of the specialization. In the first part of the capstone, students will do some visualizations to become familiar with the technologies in use and then will pursue their own project to visualize some other data that they have or can find.

• Free course
• Duration: 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Level: Beginner

Get Certified

All the courses listed above are FREE to enroll. You can audit Coursera courses for free.

However, we understand that some learners need to get certified. In this case, you can still follow our syllabus and pay for the certificates. 

 if you pay for the certificates, you will obtain certificates granted by:

• University of Michigan
• for less than 1/20th the cost of General Assembly Program.

Benefits

Save upto $4,500

That's how much you'll save by choosing the alternative route versus General Assembly Python Programming Course. You'll learn the same skills and topics, without the expensive price tag.

Curriculum taught by world-class experts

Our alternative syllabus is taught/provided by world-class experts

• University of Michigan

Better material, richer communities

Unlike General Assembly's program, all the resources in our syllabus are free to access. That means it's open to more scrutiny and improvements.

In addition, all the courses & problem sets listed in our syllabus have over +100k learners (cumulative) . That means, you can find peers, study partners, and reviews easily.

If you are looking for study partners/mentors, join a study group on Moocable

Certificate recognised world-wide

Institutions like "UC San Diego", "Coursera", etc, are recognised globally. These certificates have more credibility and authority, and can help you get better jobs.

Objections

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