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Programming Foundations

Looking to build on your basic coding knowledge?
If you can write simple Python code such as loops and if statements, our experienced instructors can take you a step further.

Learn core coding skills

Learn the foundations of programming on this 4-day short course.
You’ll cover Python variables and virtual environments, functions, debugging, regex, an introduction to data bases, and more.

This live teaching will give you the coding foundations you need to enrol on our Data Engineering, AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp.

What you’ll learn

  • 4000+ students graduated
  • 400+ hiring partners
  • 9+ years of experience training software developers

Here are the key topics you’ll learn:

  • The Command Line, Git and GitHub
  • Python Virtual Environments
  • Lists
  • Functions
  • Debugging
  • Regex
  • Modules
  • Introduction to databases

Live Teaching

Learn through live interactive sessions on Zoom, led by experienced tutors.

Practical Learning

Apply the content directly, writing lines of code that include each new element you learn.

Experienced Instructors

Learn through an OFSTED Outstanding provider and from developers with years of teaching experience.

Foundations for your Career Goals

Get the foundations you need to enrol on our Data Engineering, AI & Machine Learning bootcamp, to start a new career in tech.


Book your place

Pace

Part-Time

Date

Apr 20

Format

Remote. Monday to Thursday, 10:30 – 15:00.

Price

£450
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We’ve had people from all walks of life graduate from our bootcamps
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