Foundations Certificate in Python Programming | Ransford Global
Foundations Certificate · 6-Hour Intensive

Learn to Code with Python Programming

Master Python fundamentals, data structures, functions, OOP, file handling, and automation — from zero to confident coder in just 6 hours.

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✓ Easy to learn & read ✓ 10,000+ libraries ✓ High demand globally ✓ Used by Google, NASA, Meta ✓ Average salary $120k+

What You Will Learn

Python syntax & data types
Variables & operators
Conditional statements (if/else)
Loops (for/while)
Lists, tuples, dictionaries
Functions & modules
File handling & exceptions
Object-Oriented Programming
Build real-world projects

Complete Python Course (6 Hours)

Recommended learning: One comprehensive video covering everything from installation to real-world projects.

Python Full Course for Beginners - Complete 6-Hour Tutorial

Zero to hero: installation, variables, strings, conditionals, loops, lists, tuples, dictionaries, functions, OOP, file handling, plus 3 real-world projects (Automation, Machine Learning, Django website). Source: Programming with Mosh.

Module 1 (Hour 1): Python Basics & Setup

Focus areas: Installation, Python shell, variables, data types, type conversion, user input, first program.

Learn Python in 1 Hour (Basics)

Complete Python setup, variables, data types, user input, and your first program. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Variables & Data Types Explained

Integers, floats, strings, booleans, and dynamic typing in Python. Source: Corey Schafer.

Type Conversion & User Input

Convert data types, handle user input, build interactive programs. Source: Telusko.

Module 1 Assignment

Write a Python program that asks for the user's name and age, then prints a message: "Hello [name], you are [age] years old." Also convert the age to an integer and calculate the year they were born. Submit your .py file.

Module 2 (Hour 2): Control Flow — Conditionals & Loops

Focus areas: If/else statements, logical operators, while loops, for loops, nested loops, building small games.

Conditional Statements (if/elif/else)

Master decision-making in Python with real-world examples. Source: Programming with Mosh.

While & For Loops

Iteration, range(), break, continue, and nested loops. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Project: Build a Guessing Game

Apply conditionals and loops to create an interactive number guessing game. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Module 2 Assignment

Create a program that prints the Fibonacci sequence up to n terms (n provided by user). Use a for loop. Also create a simple number guessing game with a while loop. Submit both programs.

Module 3 (Hour 3): Data Structures — Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries

Focus areas: Lists and list methods, tuples, dictionaries, 2D lists, unpacking, dictionary methods.

Python Lists & List Methods

Create, modify, slice, and use list methods like append, sort, and reverse. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Tuples & Dictionaries

Immutable tuples, key-value pairs in dictionaries, and common operations. Source: Programming with Mosh.

2D Lists & Unpacking

Work with matrices, nested lists, and unpack values from iterables. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Module 3 Assignment

Create a program that stores student names and scores in a dictionary. Allow the user to add, remove, and display all entries. Also, write a function that finds the average score. Submit your program.

Module 4 (Hour 4): Functions & Modular Programming

Focus areas: Defining functions, parameters & arguments, return values, scope, creating reusable functions.

Functions & Parameters

Define functions, pass arguments, default parameters, and keyword arguments. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Return Statement & Scope

Return values, global vs local variables, and best practices. Source: Telusko.

Project: Reusable Function

Build a reusable function for a common task (e.g., temperature converter). Source: Corey Schafer.

Module 4 Assignment

Write a program that contains a function `is_prime(n)` that returns True if n is prime. Then use a loop to print all prime numbers between 1 and 100. Also create a function `factorial(n)` using recursion. Submit both functions in one script.

Module 5 (Hour 5): File Handling & Exception Handling

Focus areas: Reading/writing files, working with directories, handling exceptions (try/except), virtual environments.

Working with Files

Open, read, write, and append to files. Use context managers (with statement). Source: Corey Schafer.

Exception Handling (try/except)

Handle errors gracefully and prevent crashes with try, except, else, finally. Source: Programming with Mosh.

OS Module & Directories

Navigate file systems, create/delete directories, list files. Source: Corey Schafer.

Module 5 Assignment

Create a program that reads a text file, counts the number of words in it, and writes the count to a new file. Also implement error handling in case the input file does not exist. Submit your .py file.

Module 6 (Hour 6): Object-Oriented Programming & Projects

Focus areas: Classes and objects, constructors, inheritance, modules/packages, final projects (automation, ML intro).

OOP: Classes & Constructors

Define classes, create objects, use __init__() method, and instance attributes. Source: Programming with Mosh.

Inheritance & Polymorphism

Extend classes, override methods, and understand parent-child relationships. Source: Corey Schafer.

Capstone Project: Automation Script

Build a script that automates file organization or web scraping. Source: FreeCodeCamp.

Module 6 Assignment

Create a class `BankAccount` with attributes `owner`, `balance`, and methods `deposit()`, `withdraw()`, and `display_balance()`. Demonstrate inheritance by creating a `SavingsAccount` subclass with an interest rate. Submit your OOP program.

Final Capstone Project — Build a Real-World Python Application

Choose one of the following projects to demonstrate all the skills you've learned:

  • To-Do List App: CLI application with add, remove, complete, and display tasks. Save tasks to a file.
  • Expense Tracker: Record income/expenses, calculate budget, and generate summary reports.
  • Quiz Game: Multiple-choice quiz with scoring, questions stored in a dictionary, and high score tracking.
  • Contact Book: Store contacts with name, phone, email, and address using OOP and file storage.

Submit your complete Python project to receive the Foundations Certificate (FC) in Python Programming.

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