Learn the essential skills and tools to become a Python Developer. This course teaches students Python for software development with Django and Django REST in addition to other developer tools such as Git and SQL. After completing this certificate, students will be able to apply for the following roles: Python Developer, Back End Developer, Software Engineer, and many more.
This course will start with the basics of Python. In the first week, students will learn about the lexical syntax of Python and quickly move onto more advanced topics such as dictionaries, custom functions, and sorting algorithms. In week two, students learn Object-Oriented Programming, how to work with APIs, and an introduction to web databases using SQL.
After completing the first two weeks of general Python and programming principles, students will be introduced to Django, a Python web framework used for back end web programming. Students will learn URL dispatchers, querying models, and automating tasks with Django. After understanding the fundamentals of Django, the class will move to Django REST, a Django framework, which covers how to work with images, authentication, and using API endpoints.
In the final week, students will work on their own projects which will be guided by the lead instructor. Additionally, there will be lectures covering interview prep, resume support, and developer tools.
Students should feel comfortable coding HTML and basic CSS. You should have knowledge equivalent to our Web Development with HTML & CSS class. Knowledge of another programming language is helpful, but not required.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 30 Hours
Unit 2 60 Hours
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Practical Programming, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 90 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive six 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
In addition to 90 hours of interactive training, you will receive six 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).
Students should feel comfortable coding HTML and basic CSS. You should have knowledge equivalent to our Web Development with HTML & CSS class. Knowledge of another programming language is helpful, but not required.
Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or a 12-month financing plan through Climb Credit (no interest or financing fees).
Learn more in the Tuition section above.
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
You have some options:
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
