Course Curriculum

Interpreter 00:09:00
Variables 00:11:00
Modules 00:10:00
Continuation of Modules 00:09:00
Strings 00:09:00
Continuation of Strings 00:09:00
Data Structure 00:12:00
Indexing 00:07:00
Continuation of Indexing 00:07:00
Indexing_sum 00:06:00
Slicing 00:09:00
Longer Slicing 00:07:00
Adding Sequences 00:05:00
Continuation of Adding Sequences 00:08:00
Membership 00:06:00
Continuation of Membership 00:06:00
List Function 00:07:00
List Methods 00:09:00
Tuples 00:04:00
Introduction to Strings 00:11:00
Basic String Operations 00:07:00
Continuation of Basic String Operations 00:07:00
String formatting & Long version 00:09:00
Width and Precision 00:11:00
Find and Join Method 00:12:00
Case Characters 00:09:00
Strip, Slit and Translate 00:07:00
Continuation of Strip, Slit and Translate 00:06:00
Introduction to Dictionaries 00:11:00
Dictionary Syntax 00:09:00
Dictionaries Example 00:07:00
Continuation of Dictionaries example 00:06:00
Dictionaries example continued 00:09:00
Dictionaries Methods 00:11:00
Continuation of Dictionaries Methods 00:11:00
Sample of Dictionaries Methods 00:06:00
Further sample of Dictionaries Methods 00:05:00
Example revisited 00:07:00
Print and import 00:10:00
Assignments 00:08:00
Blocks and Indentation 00:09:00
Conditions and Boolean Values 00:07:00
Continuation of Conditions and Boolean Values 00:07:00
Complex conditions 00:09:00
Continuation of Complex conditions 00:06:00
Further continuation of Complex conditions 00:05:00
Assertions 00:06:00
Loops and Iterations 00:11:00
Iterations explained 00:07:00
Continuation of Iterations explained 00:07:00
Pass Statement and list comprehensions 00:05:00
Continuation of Pass Statement and list comprehensions 00:05:00
Deleting Values 00:03:00
What is Abstraction 00:09:00
Creating Function 00:09:00
Functions and Parameters 00:09:00
Data Structure problem-1 00:08:00
Data Structure problem-2 00:10:00
Reversing the Process part-1 00:06:00
Reversing the Process part-2 00:07:00
Reversing the Process continued 00:07:00
Scopes and Nested scopes 00:09:00
Recursion- Factorial part 1 00:07:00
Recursion- Factorial part 2 00:06:00
Recursion- Power and Binary Search part 1 00:08:00
Recursion- Power and Binary Search part 2 00:07:00
Mapping and Filtering 00:11:00
Polymorphism part 1 00:08:00
Polymorphism part 2 00:08:00
Polymorphism Continued 00:05:00
Encapsulation 00:09:00
Encapsulation Continued 00:07:00
Inheritance 00:09:00
Attributes; Functions and Methods 00:09:00
The Class Namespace 00:10:00
Multiple Superclasses 00:11:00
Defining Exceptions 00:06:00
Creating exceptions 00:10:00
Multiple Exceptions 00:11:00
Catching all exceptions 00:08:00
Exceptions and Functions 00:08:00
Classes and Constructors 00:10:00
Unbound Contructors 00:11:00
Super Function 00:07:00
Sequence and Mapping part 1 00:06:00
Sequence and Mapping part 2 00:05:00
Subclassing part 1 00:06:00
Subclassing part 2 00:06:00
Static and Class Methods 00:08:00
Get and set and Go 00:06:00
Iterators part 1 00:06:00
Iterators part 2 00:06:00
Recursive Generators part 1 00:06:00
Recursive Generators part 2 00:08:00
Modules part 1 00:06:00
Modules part 2 00:06:00
System path and environment variables part 1 00:06:00
System path and environment variables part 2 00:08:00
Exploring Modules 00:11:00
Few important modules part 1 00:06:00
Few important modules part 2 00:07:00
Executing applications via python 00:11:00
Fileinput 00:08:00
Sets 00:07:00
Heaps and times part 1 00:07:00
Heaps and times part 2 00:07:00
Random module part 1 00:06:00
Random module part 2 00:06:00
Examples part 1 00:05:00
Examples part 2 00:08:00
Regular expressions and other modules part 1 00:06:00
Regular expressions and other modules part 2 00:05:00
Reference Files 00:00:00

Overview

Course Overview

Ultimate Python Programming skills open doors across the UK tech industry, and this course is built to get you there step by step. You’ll start with the basics, like variables, strings, and data structures, before moving on to loops, functions, and object-oriented programming. As you progress, you’ll explore classes, exceptions, and standard libraries used by developers every day. This Python Programming course doesn’t assume any prior experience, so it’s ideal for complete beginners as well as those wanting to sharpen their coding skills. By the end, you’ll be able to write clean, working Python code and understand how real software is built. It’s a practical, CPD-accredited route into coding, data, and IT & Software careers.

Learning Outcomes

  • Write and understand core Python code, including variables, strings, and data types
  • Use lists, tuples, and dictionaries to organise and manage data
  • Apply loops, conditions, and statements to control programme logic
  • Build custom functions and understand how scope and recursion work
  • Create classes and apply object-oriented concepts like inheritance and polymorphism
  • Handle errors and exceptions to write more reliable Python programs
  • Use Python’s standard libraries and modules to solve real coding problems

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD accredited certification. You can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at the cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring professional or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an accredited certification attesting to your knowledge.

The Ultimate Python Programming Masterclass is fully available to anyone, and no previous qualifications are needed to enrol. All Cambridge Open Academy needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.

Career Path 

  • Junior Data Protection / GDPR Compliance Assistant
    Supports day-to-day GDPR compliance tasks including data audits, policy implementation, breach reporting, and ensuring lawful processing of personal data.
    Salary: £24,000 – £34,000 (often £25k–£32k nationally)
  • Data Privacy Analyst (Entry Level)
    Analyses data processing activities, supports Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), handles subject access requests, and maintains GDPR records of processing.
    Salary: £26,000 – £38,000
  • GDPR / Data Protection Coordinator
    Coordinates compliance activities, delivers basic GDPR training, monitors policies, and assists with regulatory updates and incident response.
    Salary: £27,000 – £40,000
  • Compliance Administrator (Data Protection Focus)
    Supports legal and compliance teams with GDPR documentation, consent management, data subject rights, and basic risk assessments.
    Salary: £24,000 – £35,000
  • Trainee / Apprentice Data Protection Officer (DPO) Support
    Entry-level support role assisting DPOs and compliance teams with monitoring GDPR adherence, reporting, training, and operational tasks.
    Salary: £20,000 – £30,000
  • Information Governance Assistant / Privacy Advisor (Junior)
    Assists with data protection policies, FOI requests, records management, and promoting GDPR best practices across departments.
    Salary: £25,000 – £36,000

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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