This course is an Python programming course for beginners. It introduces students to the fundamentals of Python, one of the most widely used, syntactically easy, and versatile programming languages. The course is designed for learners with no or little prior programming experience in any language.

The course covers basic principles in coding, as well as Python syntax, data types, operators, function definition, and control structures (if, elif, else, for, while, try, except). We will also briefly cover working with files, software management, object oriented programming and context managers.

Do not worry if you do not know what some of these terms mean - you will learn them in this course! The course is taught in an interactive way with hands-on exercises and working examples throughout.

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Additional information

• ♿ The training room is located on the first floor and there is currently no wheelchair or level access.
• Our courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged according to our charging policy.
• Attendance will be taken on all courses and a charge is applied for non-attendance. After you have booked a place, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, please email the Research Informatics Training Team.
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.
• Guidance on visiting Cambridge and finding accommodation is available here.