A Diploma in Python Programming

This part-time Python Programming course is delivered by CCT College Dublin.

This programme is targeted towards those with no experience in programming who are looking to begin a career in programming with the Python programming language. Python is a general-purpose programming language that has a wide range of industry applications, from small single task scripts to complete desktop applications.

This course covers all of the basics of Python programming and extends towards application specific tasks such as utilizing third party libraries and interacting with live databases. This approach allows beginners to become well accustomed to all of the different skills needed to interact with each of the available Python libraries to design and develop console applications and applications with user interfaces.

Python is a programming language which has recently begun to gain an ever-increasing market share. The cross-platform nature of Python allows it to be used for different tasks on any operating system. This allows Python developers to be utilised for many different IT related roles.

This program is well suited for beginners with or without programming experience who want to begin making Python console and Desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications. During this course a focus is placed upon the quality of code created and the overall maintainability of the developed solution.

Career Progression, Opportunities and Further Study Options

This programme provides a strong foundation in the concepts of Python programming in both procedural and object-orientated design. On completion of this course, the learner will have the skills needed to begin a QQI Level 6 program in IT. The learner will also have the skills needed to begin a junior role in IT support relating to Python programming and operating systems or a junior development role in Python programming.

Additional Information

All course material is included in the programme fee. Fees are payable by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, bank draft or cheque. All fees must be paid before the programme begins. Please note that CCT closes on public holidays and for a number of days over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. CCT reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or alter part-time courses without notice, or to change any of the details in the college website or brochures at any time. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by CCT.