Problem Solving with Python — Level 3
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About This Course
Problem Solving with Python — Level 3
Course Overview
This course introduces computational thinking and programming with Python. Learners practise breaking down problems, writing simple programs, handling data, testing code, and documenting solutions.
Course Objectives
Develop logical and algorithmic thinking.
Understand Python syntax and basic programming constructs.
Write programs using variables, conditions, loops, and functions.
Debug and test simple solutions.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to translate simple requirements into algorithms, write Python scripts, use basic data types, implement conditional and iterative logic, create functions, process basic collections, and test program output.
Proposed Course Contents
Computational thinking and problem definition
Python installation and development environment
Variables, data types, and operators
Input and output
Conditional statements
Loops and iteration
Strings, lists, tuples, and dictionaries
Functions and modular programming
Error handling and debugging fundamentals
Basic file handling and problem-solving projects
Practical Activities
Create a calculator.
Write programs using conditions and loops.
Process a list of records.
Build a simple file-based application.
Solve programming challenges and explain the solution.
Assessment Method
Proposed methods include written or oral questions, coding exercises, live demonstrations, debugging tasks, and a small programming project. Approved competency criteria must determine formal assessment outcomes.
Target Audience
Beginners, students, aspiring programmers, freelancers, and individuals preparing for further software development training.
Career Opportunities
Python Programming Trainee, Junior Coding Assistant, Automation Trainee, QA Support Trainee, and Entry-Level Python Freelancer.
Certification Note
The Level 3 designation is based on the supplied list. Confirm the official course title and applicable NSDA assessment requirements before claiming certification.