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Overview

Python programmig is the driving force behind many of the web services and applications you use daily, including YouTube, Dropbox, Google, Reddit, Yahoo, Pinterest, and Instagram. Its use extends beyond major tech giants, as countless small businesses also rely on python for web development and automation tasks. With this certificate, you'll gain a solid foundation in python programming and take your first step toward mastering this in-demand skill.

Renowned for its simplicity and readability, python is a versatile language with applications in web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, automation, and beyond. 

As the preferred language for beginners, python offers a supportive community and extensive libraries and frameworks, facilitating rapid development. Building proficiency in python enhances your problem-solving skills and opens doors to new job opportunities in the ever-evolving tech industry.

This certificate is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of beginners in programming. Take your python learning experience further by registering in our Python and Data Analytics course.

You must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time you take the first course of this program.

To be successful in this course, we recommend you,

  • have strong foundational computing skills and an interest or aptitude for learning and applying new technologies. No prior programming experience is required.
  • meet the English proficiency equivalent of English 20-1 or 20-2. 

When I enrolled in Introduction to Python Programming, I was already somewhat self-taught. But I wanted to know if I’m just a backyard programmer or if I have the ability to really do this.

Cory Bicknel
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Program outline

To successfully complete this certificate, you are required to complete two mandatory courses. You must complete the courses in the order they are listed.

Required courses & electives

How to apply for this certificate

Once you have registered for any course offered in this certificate, you will be automatically eligible to complete the certificate. You will have up to three years to complete this program. You may track your progression by signing in to your Continuing Education student account.

Certifications and professional designations

Upon successful completion of all the required courses in this certificate program, you’ll receive an electronically issued SAIT Certificate of Completion and transcript.

You’ll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. Please note parchments are not issued for individual courses.

Courses in this program may be eligible for a micro-credential. Learn more about SAITMicro.

Costs

This program consists of two mandatory courses with varying fees. Fees include access to all course-related materials and resources found in Brightspace (D2L).

Please review the individual course pages for this certificate to determine costs and to learn more about additional learning materials including textbooks.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

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Careers and opportunities

Skills learned in this program can be applied to a variety of supervisory and management careers. Expect to start at the entry-level and as you gain experience and with additional education, your career opportunities will expand.

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