Python Developer Certificate Online

Hands-on Training from Experts Live Online

Learn the skills to become a Python Developer, from programming fundamentals to web development with Django and the Django REST framework. Build a portfolio of projects under the guidance of expert instructors while mastering Django, a popular Python web framework used for back-end web development.

This program includes

  • 90 hours of live, project-based training from experts
  • Software Access
  • 2 additional elective courses
  • Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Small class sizes

Special Promotion: Receive two free Python electives (data science fundamentals, machine learning, Python for AI, or data visualization) when you register for this certificate program. Contact us after enrolling to be added to the class.

Start your journey to becoming a Python Developer with this comprehensive program. You'll gain expertise in Python programming, web development with Django, and working with APIs using Django REST, preparing you for roles in back-end development and software engineering.

  • Become a Python Developer: This certificate program covers Python programming for software development, including frameworks like Django and Django REST. You'll also gain experience with tools such as Git and SQL to prepare for roles like Python Developer, Back-End Developer, or Software Engineer.
  • Learn Programming Fundamentals: Master Python basics, including data types, dictionaries, functions, and sorting algorithms. Progress to object-oriented programming, interact with APIs, and explore database management using SQL. These skills lay the foundation for dynamic web applications and automation tools.
  • Build Your Portfolio with Django: Dive into Django, a robust Python web framework, and develop projects demonstrating your expertise. Learn URL dispatching, model querying, and task automation, and create APIs using Django REST. By the end of the program, you'll have a portfolio of projects to showcase your abilities.
  • Get Personalized Mentoring & Hands-On Experience: Throughout the program, receive 1-on-1 mentoring to refine your skills and projects. Work on practical coding challenges and projects, gaining feedback to ensure you're fully prepared for job interviews and a successful career in software development.
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This course has a prerequisite

Students should feel comfortable coding HTML and basic CSS. You should have knowledge equivalent to that of our Web Development with HTML &CSS class. Knowledge of another programming language is helpful, but not required. 

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Courses in this Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.

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Unit 1 30 Hours

Python Programming Course Online

Learn Python programming from the ground up, covering essential concepts, real-world applications, and coding best practices. This course prepares you to tackle technical challenges and build a portfolio of Python projects.

  • Master Python fundamentals, including variables, data types, loops, and functions.
  • Develop logical programming skills using conditionals, indexing, and slicing techniques.
  • Work with file handling operations such as reading, writing, and appending to text files.
  • Explore computer science fundamentals, including Big-O notation and sorting algorithms.
  • Gain hands-on experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) to build scalable applications.
  • Use Git and GitHub to manage projects and create a professional coding portfolio.

Unit 2 60 Hours

Python Web Development with Django Course Online

Learn how to build and deploy web applications using Django, a powerful Python web framework. This course covers back-end development, API creation, and automation techniques for scalable applications.

  • Set up Django projects and work with URL dispatchers, templates, and database models.
  • Develop full-stack web applications using Django’s MVC architecture and generic views.
  • Implement authentication, user management, and secure API endpoints with Django REST.
  • Automate tasks with Django, including background processes and scheduled jobs.
  • Work with APIs, including building and consuming RESTful web services.
  • Deploy Django applications and APIs to production environments for real-world use.

Unit 3

Python Developer Capstone Projects (Self-Paced)

Python Web Development with Django Capstone

  • Analyze structured datasets (e.g., Stack Overflow Developer Survey) to identify global tech salary trends influenced by factors like location, job role, experience level, and remote work.
  • Use pandas for data cleaning and preprocessing (handling missing values, currency conversions, and outliers), and visualize key insights with Matplotlib/seaborn charts, including salary comparisons and remote versus on-site trends.
  • Develop an interactive Django web application featuring dynamic salary filtering, interactive charts, and dashboards, using Django models, views, templates, and Bootstrap for front-end styling.

Python for AI Capstone (Choose One of Two)

  • AI Chat Assistant: Build a Flask and JavaScript-powered AI chat assistant embedded in a live website, integrating OpenAI’s API to provide context-aware responses about products or services with client-side session memory.
  • Collectibles Identification Web App: Develop an interactive Flask-based web app allowing users to upload images of collectibles, utilizing OpenAI’s API for item identification, metadata generation, and dynamic session-based item logging.
  • Prepare a professional presentation demonstrating your app’s user flow, technical integration (Flask, JavaScript, OpenAI), prompt engineering strategies, insights, limitations, and opportunities for future improvements.

See examples of Python capstone projects from students.

Choose two of the classes below as free electives (contact us after registration).

Bonus 30 Hours

Python for Data Science Course Online

Build a strong foundation in Python programming and data analysis through real-world projects that prepare you for advanced topics like machine learning and predictive modeling.

  • Learn Python fundamentals, including variables, data types, functions, loops, and control flow for building robust programs
  • Work with complex data structures like dictionaries and lists to efficiently organize and access data
  • Use NumPy and Pandas to import, clean, and manipulate datasets for analysis and exploration
  • Generate descriptive statistics and apply filtering, grouping, and pivoting techniques for deeper insights
  • Visualize data with Matplotlib and create clear, customized charts such as bar graphs, histograms, and scatter plots
  • Gain the practical skills needed to transition into machine learning with a solid understanding of data science workflows

Bonus 30 Hours

Python for AI Course Online

Learn how to build AI-powered web applications using Flask and the OpenAI API. This course covers web development fundamentals, API integration, and AI-driven features for interactive applications.

  • Set up Flask projects and create routes for handling web requests and rendering templates.
  • Design and style web applications using HTML, CSS, and Flask’s templating system.
  • Integrate the OpenAI API to implement AI-powered features like sentiment analysis.
  • Handle user input with dynamic forms and process data for real-time interactions.
  • Implement error handling and debugging techniques to ensure smooth application performance.
  • Deploy and test Flask applications for real-world use and AI-enhanced functionality.

Bonus 24 Hours

Python Data Visualization & Interactive Dashboards Course Online

Transform raw data into interactive visual insights by building dashboards with Python’s top visualization tools. This course blends analysis, design, and deployment to help you showcase data professionally.

  • Work with real-life datasets using Python’s core libraries, including NumPy for numerical computing and Pandas for data manipulation
  • Create static and interactive visualizations using Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to clearly communicate trends and patterns
  • Build multi-component dashboards using Dash Enterprise, incorporating callbacks, sliders, date pickers, and more
  • Practice hands-on development by applying new skills to personalized projects with guided instructor support
  • Publish your dashboards online using GitHub and Heroku to demonstrate your work to potential employers or clients
  • Explore best practices for styling and structuring visual narratives that are clear, persuasive, and engaging

    Bonus 30 Hours

    Python Machine Learning Course Online

    Gain hands-on experience building predictive models using Python in this practical machine learning course, designed to help you understand core algorithms and apply them to real-world data.

    • Explore foundational techniques like linear and logistic regression for modeling numerical and categorical data
    • Understand the difference between regression and classification problems and when to apply each approach
    • Build and evaluate models using k-nearest neighbors, decision trees, and ensemble methods like random forest
    • Learn key concepts such as cross-validation, training vs. test sets, and performance metrics like mean squared error
    • Apply feature engineering techniques to improve model accuracy while managing overfitting and bias-variance tradeoffs
    • Use Python’s essential data science libraries, NumPy, Pandas, and scikit-learn, to structure data and implement algorithms
    • Gain insights into how machine learning powers systems at companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon
    • Complete a final portfolio project that demonstrates your ability to apply machine learning to solve real problems

    Schedule & Enrollment: Python Developer Certificate Online

    • 3 weeks full-time (weekdays)
    • Price before discounts: $4,490 Full tuition: $3,995
    • Live Online
    • Free retake
    • Payment plans
    • Software Access
    • 1:1 Mentoring included

    Feb 23–Mar 13 Weekdays

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    Feb 23–27 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Programming Course Online
    Mar 2–13 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Web Development with Django Course Online
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    May 11–Jun 3 Weekdays

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    May 11–15 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Programming Course Online
    May 18–Jun 3
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    Aug 17–Sep 4 Weekdays

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    Aug 17–21 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Programming Course Online
    Aug 24–Sep 4 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Web Development with Django Course Online
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    Oct 26–Nov 13 Weekdays

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    Nov 2–6 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Programming Course Online
    Nov 9–20 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Python Web Development with Django Course Online
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