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Build Applications Quickly and Seamlessly with a Python Programming Certificate
A versatile programming langue that boasts the power and flexibility to run major websites, Python is one of the most popular programming languages, especially for beginners. Become adept in creating everything from stand-alone scripts and web applications to doing backend development on a larger scale with one of our Python programming certificate programs. We offer classes that fit your schedule, featuring our online asynchronous or online with real-time meetings formats.
Build the skills to help you break into the in-demand field of programming.
Learn from experienced and innovative industry professionals eager to share their knowledge with you.
Flexible and convenient formats that make learning convenient.
Instructor Joseph Schilz of the Certificate in Python Programming explains how the program gives students the skills to break into the tech field or advance in their careers.
Equip yourself with the major competencies you need to be successful as a Python programmer. Gain a thorough understanding of various Python libraries, practice standard programming styles and explore network-based programming with Python.
You’ll learn techniques for unit testing and debugging and best practices for writing Python code and get a chance to try your hand at implementing relational and nonrelational databases and creating web applications. Our comprehensive curriculum will also cover advanced constructs in Python, such as decorators, context managers and comprehensions.
81%
Portion of certificate alumni working in a field related to programming.
Top Alumni Employers
Amazon, Boeing, University of Washington, Blue Origin and JPMorgan Chase.
$127,000
Estimated average annual salary for programmers working in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area between 2024–2034.
Source: Lightcast
Luis is an electronics engineer and software developer with more than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
Anubhaw is a senior software engineer with 14 years of experience. He’s been teaching for many years and enjoys making learning computer science more accessible.
Natasha is a software engineer passionate about large-scale data analytics and exploring new database solutions. She’s done extensive tooling and supported large-scale distributed systems.
To view the full list of instructors visit the full program page.
One of the best things about this program was the opportunity to work collaboratively with other people. As a self-taught programmer, you never get to do that. Rob Alford, Python Programming Graduate
One of the best things about this program was the opportunity to work collaboratively with other people. As a self-taught programmer, you never get to do that.
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