About This Learning Opportunity

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with Python and develop practical coding skills including variables, data types, input and output, conditional logic, loops, functions and basic program design.

What You'll Learn

Understand fundamental computer programming concepts; use Python syntax; work with data types and variables; perform input and output operations; use operators and expressions; create conditional logic and loops; work with functions; analyse programming problems; design and develop simple Python programs; test and improve code; and apply basic programming best practices.

Who Is This Learning For?

Suitable for: Young job seekers, students, aspiring programmers, IT learners, data and AI learners, network learners, career changers and professionals beginning their programming journey.

Suitable for young job seekers, students, aspiring programmers, IT learners, data and AI learners, career changers and professionals who want to develop foundational programming skills using Python.

Career relevance: Develops foundational programming skills relevant to software development, data analysis, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, networking and other technology career pathways.

Before You Start

Prerequisites: None

Enrolment: Create or use a Cisco Networking Academy account and enrol in Python Essentials 1.

Access notes: Free Cisco Networking Academy programming course available for self-paced online learning. Registration and login are required to enrol, track progress and receive available course recognition.

Cost & Certificate

Learning cost: Free to Learn

Certificate type: Free Certificate

Certificate details: Learners can earn Cisco Networking Academy course recognition and a digital badge after successfully completing the applicable course requirements. The course is also aligned with the separate PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification.

Certificate cost: Free digital badge/course recognition

Provider recognition: Official Cisco Networking Academy programming course with digital badge recognition available after successful completion of applicable course requirements.

Accreditation: Python Essentials 1 is aligned with the PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification. Completing the course itself is not the same as earning the separate PCEP professional certification.

PNG & Pacific Suitability

Relevant to Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island learners seeking foundational programming and digital skills for further study, technology employment, automation, data work, software development and emerging AI-related opportunities.

Offline learning support: No

Learning Access & Support

Delivery: Online

Learning format: Self-paced online programming course with interactive activities, quizzes, practice labs, final project and final assessment

Language: English

Internet: Internet connection required for online course content, programming activities, practice labs, quizzes and assessments.

Device requirements: Internet-connected computer or compatible mobile device. A computer is strongly recommended for completing programming exercises, labs and the final project.

Learner support: Cisco Networking Academy provides online learning resources and broader career-development resources for learners.

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