PCAP Certification: Advanced Python Programming Essentials

Mastering Intermediate Python Programming for PCAP Certification

What you'll learn
- Modules and Packages: Import and use modules, math functions, random values, platform properties, and user-defined packages.
- Exceptions: Handle Python exceptions and create custom exceptions.
- Strings: Character encoding, string operations, and built-in methods.
- Object-Oriented Programming: Class concepts, properties, methods, structure, inheritance, and constructors.
- Miscellaneous Topics: List comprehensions, lambda functions, closures, I/O terminology, and operations.

Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental Python programming concepts, such as variables, data types, control structures (if statements, loops), and basic functions.

Description
Welcome to thePCAP Certification: Advanced Python Programming Essentialscourse! This course is designed to help you master intermediate Python programming concepts and prepare for the PCAP certification exam. Through practical applications and real-world scenarios, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in Python programming.

Course Objectives:

Modules and Packages:

Import variants, nested modules, dir(), sys.path

Math module functions: ceil(), floor(), trunc(), factorial(), hypot(), sqrt()

Random module functions: random(), seed(), choice(), sample()

Platform module functions: platform(), machine(), processor(), system(), version(), python_implementation(), python_version_tuple()

User-defined modules and packages

Exceptions:

Python-defined exceptions, hierarchy, raise, assert, event classes

Self-defined exceptions

Strings:

Encoding standards: ASCII, UNICODE, UTF-8

String operations: ord(), chr(), indexing, slicing, immutability, concatenation, comparison

Built-in string methods: .isxxx(), .join(), .split(), .sort(), sorted(), .index(), .find(), .rfind()

Object-Oriented Programming:

Class concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, superclass, subclass

Class and object properties, __dict__, private components, name mangling

Methods and self parameter

Class structure: introspection, hasattr(), __name__, __module__, __bases__

Inheritance, isinstance(), overriding, polymorphism, __str__(), diamonds

Constructors

Miscellaneous:

List comprehensions

Lambda functions and map(), filter()

Closures

Basic I/O terminology and operations

This course consists of 17 lessons, each designed to provide a deep understanding of the topics covered and prepare you for the PCAP certification exam. Join us and take your Python programming skills to the next level!

Who this course is for:
- Aspiring Python Developers: Individuals who have a basic understanding of Python and want to advance their skills to an intermediate level.
- PCEP Certified Programmers: Those who have completed the PCEP (Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer) certification and are looking to further their knowledge and achieve the PCAP certification.
- IT Professionals: System engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals who need to enhance their Python programming skills for their job roles.
- Students and Educators: Students studying computer science or related fields, and educators who want to deepen their understanding of Python programming.
- Career Changers: Individuals looking to transition into a career in programming or data science and need to build a strong foundation in Python.
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