Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP™)
This course helps to prepare you for PCAP™ ‐ Certified Associate in Python Programming Exam Voucher (Exam PCAP-31-0x). You can order the PCAP exam voucher
Python® is a versatile programming language that has many benefits for aspiring programmers and other industry professionals. Going beyond the basics of the language will help unlock significant capabilities for optimizing development time and incorporating robust program logic.
In this course, you will apply intermediate-level concepts and skills associated with Python 3, including object-oriented programming, modules and packages, string manipulation, input/output operations, and more.
In this course, you will employ Python skills at an intermediate level. You will:
- Perform input/output operations.
- Handle strings.
- Use an object-oriented approach to developing Python applications.
- Streamline code logic and scope.
- Work with modules and packages.
- Handle exceptions.
This course is designed for students who have a foundational competence in Python and want to continue developing important skills for programming efficiently in the language.
This course is also designed to assist students in preparing for the Python Institute's PCAP™ – Certified Associated in Python Programming (PCAP-31-03) credential.
To ensure your success in this course, you should have knowledge of Python basics, including syntax, data types, data structures, conditional statements, loops, functions, and basic exception handling. You should also be fairly comfortable writing simple Python code.
You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP™) course from United States Career Campus LLC.
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 or 11 64-bit.
- Oracle® VM VirtualBox version 7.0.6 (VirtualBox-7.0.6-155176-Win.exe).
VirtualBox is distributed with the course data files under version 2 of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
- If necessary, software for viewing the course slides. (Instructor machine only.)
NOTE: While it is possible to run VirtualBox on other operating systems, this course was written and tested using Windows 11. If your classroom computers will use a different operating system, it is highly recommended that you install and test VirtualBox and the course VM on the computers to make sure you can key through the course successfully before delivering a class.
NOTE: The Linux operating system is already installed on the VM that will be loaded in VirtualBox. Specifically, this VM runs the Lubuntu 22.04 ("Jammy Jellyfish") distribution.
NOTE: The system on the VM is configured to log the user in automatically. If you or your students are prompted at any time to log in, the account is named student and the password is Pa22w0rd.
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:
- 2 gigahertz (GHz) 64-bit (x64) processor that supports the VT-x or AMD-V virtualization instruction set and Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
- 8 gigabytes (GB) of random-access memory (RAM).
- 20 GB available storage space.
- Mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
- High-speed, stable Internet connection.
- For the instructor's computer, a method to project and/or share the screen as needed for local and remote class participants.
Lesson 1: Performing Input/Output Operations
Topic A: Output Data to Files
Topic B: Input Data from Files
Lesson 2: Handling Strings
Topic A: Work with Character Encodings
Topic B: Operate on Strings
Lesson 3: Using an Object-Oriented Approach
Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Programming
Topic B: Define and Instantiate Classes
Topic C: Work with Class Inheritance
Lesson 4: Streamlining Code Logic and Scope
Topic A: Perform List Comprehensions
Topic B: Use Lambda Functions
Topic C: Use Closures
Lesson 5: Working with Modules and Packages
Topic A: Import and Use Modules
Topic B: Work with Built-In Python Modules
Topic C: Create Custom Modules and Packages
Lesson 6: Handling Exceptions
Topic A: Work with Built-In Exceptions
Topic B: Work with Custom Exceptions