Python PCEP: Become Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

Python PCEP: Become Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer free download

The complete guide to Python basics, coding practice, and PCEP™ exam success

Are you ready to learn Python and become a certified programmer — even if you've never written a line of code before?

This course is designed to help absolute beginners learn Python programming step-by-step, and prepare confidently for the PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer exam. If you're looking to enter the world of programming, earn your first credential, or simply build a solid foundation in Python, this is the course for you.

Whether you're a student, job-seeker, career switcher, or self-taught coder, this course will guide you through Python’s core concepts with a clear, practical approach. No fluff. No overwhelming jargon. Just clear explanations, live coding demonstrations, and hands-on practice.

Why this course?

Python is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly programming languages in the world — and it’s used in everything from web development and automation to data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. But before you dive into advanced applications, it’s essential to build a strong foundation. This course helps you do exactly that — and get certified while you're at it.

The PCEP™ certification is an official entry-level credential issued by the Python Institute. It validates your understanding of basic Python concepts and demonstrates to employers or universities that you’ve mastered the core skills needed to move forward.

What’s inside the course?

This course covers everything required for the PCEP exam — and more:

Python Fundamentals

• Variables, data types, and basic input/output

• Arithmetic and logical operators

• Conditional statements (if, elif, else)

• Looping with for and while loops

• Nested conditionals and loop control (break, continue, pass)

Functions and Program Structure

• Defining and calling functions

• Function arguments and return values

• Variable scope and nested function calls

• Organizing code for readability and reusability

Object-Oriented Programming

• Understanding classes and objects

• Using constructors (__init__) and instance variables

• Applying principles like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism

Data Structures

• Lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets

• Indexing, slicing, and manipulating data

• Built-in methods for sorting, searching, and transforming data

File Handling & Exception Management

• Reading from and writing to text, CSV, and JSON files

• Using with statements for safe file access

• Handling errors using try, except, and finally

• Creating and raising custom exceptions

Real-World Skills

• Regular expressions for pattern matching and input validation

• Calling REST APIs using the requests library

• Working with NumPy and Pandas for basic data analysis

• Building interactive charts using Plotly

Hands-On Practice

Each topic comes with coding labs, quizzes, and real-world mini-projects to help reinforce your learning. You won’t just watch — you’ll write code, fix errors, solve problems, and develop practical skills along the way.

You’ll also get PCEP-style questions to test your readiness for the exam and help you develop the confidence to ace it on your first try.