Python Foundation

• Brief introduction of Python

• Basic data types (booleans, numbers, strings, lists, dictionaries)

• Usage of variables

• Operations (Logical and Arithmetic)

• Boolean logic and decision making

• Conditionals (if, if else, else)

• Iterative programming

• Functions (parameters, return value)

• Strings and String Operations

• Data Manipulation

• Object-oriented Programming

• Modules

• Language constructs & Tools

• Error Handling, Debugging, and Testing

• Linting

• Introduction to Pandas

• Job Readiness: Soft skills through career trainings geared towards preparing you for job applications & interviews, networking events and job fairs.

• You will learn from experts in the industry to start a career in tech.

• You have successfully completed ReDI Introduction to Computer Science or equivalent.

• You have a basic understanding of computer programming in any programming language with familiarity to concepts like variables, conditional statements, loops, arithmetic operations and boolean logic, algorithms etc.

• You are able to understand and speak English.

• You can commit at least 10 hours a week (classes + self-study) 80% attendance of the course is required for graduation.

Introduction to Programming and Computer Science

• Resource 1 | Resource 2 | Resource 3

• Programming Fundamentals

• You can write, execute and debug programs in Python.

• You have built your own Python project.

• You know what it takes to start a career in tech, how to set up a good Linkedin profile, and how to create a powerful CV.

• You are ready to start the Data Analytics course at ReDI.

• Career & Soft Skills Workshops, Company Visits

• ReDI Mentorship Program (mentors in the IT industry)

• ReDI Talent Pool (job listing platform)

• SkillBuild self-paced eLearning (by IBM & ReDI)

• You should expect to spend a minimum of 8 hours for career workshops or trainings during the semester.