Intro to Python

Issued by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Earners of this credential are introduced to Python syntax and some of its basic features. Learners will start with the basics of introductory commands and different types of Python variables, learn how to work with lists, learn how to use and write functions, gain experience with different types of loops and conditional programming applications, and will also learn about the architectural structure of modules, packages, and libraries, and how to use them.

Type Validation
Level Foundational

Skills

Conditional Statements
Functions
Libraries
Loops
Modules
PIP
Python (Programming Language)
Syntax
Variable Types

Earning Criteria

Earners completed: Obj 1 – Coding Project 1 (F) (Lists and other variable types) Obj 1, 2 – Coding Project 2 (F) (Conditional statements) Obj 1, 2 – Coding Project 3 (S) (Loops and conditional statements) Obj 1, 3 – Coding Project 4 (S) (Functions, modules, packages, and libraries; installing new modules and libraries with pip). A minimum score of 80% was required on all assessments.