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Microsoft Python Development Professional Certificate
Microsoft

Microsoft Python Development Professional Certificate

Launch your career as a Python Developer. Learn in-demand Python skills and become a job-ready developer in less than 4 months. No degree or experience required.

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Instructor: Microsoft

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(487 reviews)

Beginner level

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4 months at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

(487 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Gain a strong foundation in Python syntax, data structures, and control flow, enabling you to write clean and efficient code.

  • Use powerful libraries like pandas and Matplotlib to extract insights from data and create compelling visualizations.

  • Develop skills in scripting and automation to streamline workflows, manipulate data, interact with APIs, and increase efficiency.

  • Explore web development using Flask, learning to create dynamic applications, interact with databases, and build RESTful APIs.

Overview

What’s included

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Taught in English
158 practice exercises

Professional Certificate - 6 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Python Programming, Data Structures, Unit Testing, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Program Development, Development Environment, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development, Scripting, Software Testing, and Computer Programming

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Generative AI, Data Visualization, and Data Ethics

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Automation, Scripting, Web Scraping, File Management, Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Version Control, Email Automation, and Productivity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Flask (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Application Deployment, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Microsoft Azure, Secure Coding, Databases, Vue.JS, Application Security, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Collaboration, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, and Front-End Web Development

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Software Documentation, Generative AI, Python Programming, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Serverless Computing, Integration Testing, Maintainability, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Design, Algorithms, Software Development, and Technical Documentation

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Project Management, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Jira (Software), DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Requirements Elicitation, Technical Communication, Business Requirements, Collaboration, Communication, and Prometheus (Software)

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