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PYTHON PROGRAMMING SHORT COURSE
No matter your role, learning Python skills will rocket your career forward. Our Python course empowers you to use the world's fastest-growing major programming language to build web and data science applications.
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Choose a 10-week, part-time evening format or a one-week, full-time accelerated course. No matter the course you choose, you’ll get best-in-class live learning and expert-led practice. Plus a 360-degree view of AI, from the foundational principles of generative AI to writing effective prompts.
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Python is the fastest-growing programming language for a reason. Learn Python fundamentals and leverage object-oriented programming in both data science and web development opportunities.
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Python is the fastest-growing programming language worldwide, and Python skills are also among the most in-demand across the French job market and beyond.
Learn from Python programmers who bring hands-on experience straight from the field to the classroom. Every GA instructor is committed to giving the personalized feedback and support you need to crush your goals every step of the way.
“The approach that the instructor has taken during this course is what I have been looking for in every course that I have been in. General Assembly has acquired some of the finest teachers in the field of programming and development, and if all the other classes are structured the same way as the Python course I took, then there is a very high chance that I will come back for more.”
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The future is bright for programmers who know Python — it’s a baseline skill for high-growth industries like analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, which was named the #1 most promising job by LinkedIn.
It’s also incredibly accessible. Thanks to its versatility and intuitive syntax, Python is one of the easiest programming languages to learn on the market — a good choice for beginners to the world of programming.
Yes. When you pass this Python Programming Short Course, you’ll receive a signed certificate of completion. Thousands of GA alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. Our Python Programming Short Course is well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.
Our Python Programming Short Course is our best entry-level course for professionals looking to gain a foundation in programming to kickstart a move into tech or data. You’ll find a diverse range of students in the Python course classroom, including:
New programmers who want to get up and running quickly with an object-oriented language.
Regardless of their backgrounds, this Python programming course attracts a community of eager learners who want to know how to code a prototype, make sense of documentation, and continue honing their Python skills independently.
This is a beginner-friendly Python program with no prerequisites, although some students may have coded previously. First-time programmers will have access to pre-course preparatory lessons and additional resources to boost their confidence with key concepts and set up their developer environments.
Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this Python Programming Short Course is a good fit for you.
Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA student:
40 hours of expert instruction from a real-world Python practitioner, plus many more spent tackling homework, honing projects, and getting technical support in office hours.
Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
A web programming or data science specialization track, which your instructor will select based on class interest and local job market demand.
A real-world project where you’ll develop a custom web or data application from scratch.
Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.
Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field.
For your capstone project, you’ll apply what you’ve learned throughout this Python course to build a polished, portfolio-ready web or data application. Showcase your skills by creating a custom app that pulls in third-party data with Pandas or integrates functionality from APIs with Flask, depending on the focus of your cohort.
We encourage you to tackle a problem that’s related to your work or a passion project you’ve been meaning to carve out time for.
Throughout the course, you’ll also complete a number of smaller Python projects designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit.
Yes. All of our short courses are designed for busy professionals with full-time work commitments. Depending on your location, classes meet twice per week in the evenings or all day on Saturday. If you’re able to dedicate a full week to learning, we also have a full-time, accelerated one-week option.
You’ll be expected to spend time working on homework and projects outside of class each week, but the workload is designed to be manageable with a full-time job.
If you need to miss a session or two, we offer resources to help you catch up. We recommend you discuss any planned absences with your instructor.
Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this Python Programming Short Course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:
*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.
Students must be 18 years or older. Discount eligible for legal residents of the US, UK, Europe and Singapore. The following discounts are available: USA: Discount amount of $1756 off of $4,500 short courses. UK/EU: £/€326 off a £/€2,800 short course or £/€526 off of a £/€3000 short course. Singapore: $326 off of a $3,000 short course or $526 off of a $5,000 short course. Australia: 450 off a 4500 AUD short course. New York residents or students attending live at the NYC campus are not eligible for any discounts on tuition. The discount is not available for those already enrolled in a short course, and cannot be applied retroactively. Prospective students must complete their application and admissions interview by December 31st, 2025 to be eligible for the discount. Prospective students must start their short course by March 31st, 2026 to be eligible for the discount.
