Python Preparation Programme

Overview

This is a Python course created by the Computer Science and Electronic Engineering department of the University of Essex. This course introduces Python and introduces programming for beginners. Even if you've never programmed before, you can take these tutorials.  

These tutorials contain everything you need to get started.  You don't even need a programming environment installed on your computer - you can run the code within the questions themselves, inside the web browser.

Topics 

• Variables and Data Types
• Program control flow, using "if/elif/else" structures, for loops and while loops
• Using functions, which enable us to break a program down into smaller re-usable parts.
• The built-in Python Data Structures: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries and Sets

How to enrol

Sign-up for the Python Preparation Programme in a few simple steps:

• Register with Open Essex. Follow the step-by-step instructions and remember to keep your username and password somewhere safe;
• Check your inbox. Authorise your Open Essex account using the link provided in the sign-up email;
• Enrol on the Python Preparation Programme. Log into Open Essex and press ‘enrol me';
• You're ready to roll! Work your way through each module in your own time. Once you've completed these tutorials, you'll have access to a downloadable certificate of achievement!
• If you want to prepare for Higher Education but are not in Year 10 or 11, why not try out our University Preparation Programme?