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Introduction to Python Programming

A practical, beginner-friendly Python course for young Kenyan learners using mobile phones and free tools. Learners build confidence by typing, running, testing, and improving small Python programs for study, administration, small business, data handling, and entry-level digital work using safe, realistic examples.

32 lessons · includes a quiz · Free

Syllabus

Module 1: Python and Your First Program

  1. 1What Python Is and Where You Can Use It
  2. 2Set Up a Free Browser-Based Python Workspace
  3. 3Print Output and Read What the Program Does
  4. 4Build Your First Useful Script

Module 2: Values, Variables, and Input

  1. 1Strings, Numbers, and Booleans
  2. 2Variables and Meaningful Names
  3. 3Basic Operators and Useful Calculations
  4. 4Input and Output Safely

Module 3: Decisions and Repetition

  1. 1Make Decisions with if, elif, and else
  2. 2Compare Values and Combine Conditions
  3. 3Repeat Work with for Loops
  4. 4Use while Loops for Simple Validation

Module 4: Collections and Practical Data

  1. 1Store Multiple Items in Lists
  2. 2Use Dictionaries for Labeled Information
  3. 3Search, Count, and Total Data
  4. 4Work with Nested Data in a Small Record System

Module 5: Functions and Clean Code

  1. 1Why Functions Matter
  2. 2Define Functions with Parameters
  3. 3Return Values and Reuse Results
  4. 4Write Cleaner Code with Simple Naming and Scope

Module 6: Files, CSV Data, and Debugging

  1. 1Read and Split Simple Text Data
  2. 2Work with CSV-Style Rows and Columns
  3. 3Handle Common Errors Step by Step
  4. 4Test Assumptions and Protect Sensitive Data

Module 7: Python for Real Work

  1. 1Administration and Study Automation
  2. 2Small Business Sales, Expenses, and Invoice Summaries
  3. 3Job Search, Freelancing, and Content Planning Helpers
  4. 4Case Study: When Python Helps and When It Does Not

Module 8: Build and Improve a Useful Project

  1. 1Choose a Safe Problem and Write a Project Plan
  2. 2Build the First Version of My First Useful Python Tool
  3. 3Test, Debug, and Document Limitations
  4. 4Present, Reflect, and Plan Your Next Step