CERTIFICATE IN PYTHON PROGRAMMING – LEVEL I

Duration: 2 Months

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON

Unit 1: Introduction to Programming

• What is Programming?

• Programming Languages

• Applications of Python

Unit 2: Python Environment Setup

• Installing Python

• Python IDLE

• Running Python Programs

Unit 3: First Python Program

• print() Function

• Comments

• Syntax Rules

Practical:

• Install Python

• Create and Run First Program

MODULE 2: VARIABLES, DATA TYPES & OPERATORS

Unit 1: Variables

• Creating Variables

• Naming Rules

Unit 2: Data Types

• Integer

• Float

• String

• Boolean

Unit 3: Type Conversion

• int()

• float()

• str()

Unit 4: Operators

• Arithmetic Operators

• Comparison Operators

• Assignment Operators

• Logical Operators

Practical:

• Calculator Programs

• Variable-Based Programs

MODULE 3: INPUT & OUTPUT OPERATIONS

Unit 1: User Input

• input() Function

Unit 2: Output Formatting

• print() Function

• Formatted Output

Unit 3: Type Casting

Practical:

• Student Information Program

• Basic Calculation Programs

MODULE 4: DECISION MAKING STATEMENTS

Unit 1: if Statement

Unit 2: if-else Statement

Unit 3: if-elif-else Statement

Unit 4: Nested Conditions

Practical:

• Voting Eligibility

• Grade Calculator

• Largest Number Program

MODULE 5: LOOPING STATEMENTS

Unit 1: for Loop

Unit 2: while Loop

Unit 3: Loop Control Statements

• break

• continue

• pass

Unit 4: Nested Loops

Practical:

• Multiplication Tables

• Pattern Programs

• Number Series

MODULE 6: FUNCTIONS

Unit 1: Introduction to Functions

Unit 2: Creating Functions

Unit 3: Function Arguments

Unit 4: Return Statement

Unit 5: Scope of Variables

Practical:

• Mathematical Functions

• Utility Programs

MODULE 7: STRINGS

Unit 1: String Basics

Unit 2: String Indexing

Unit 3: String Slicing

Unit 4: String Methods

Unit 5: String Operations

Practical:

• String Manipulation Programs

• Palindrome Checker

• Text Processing Exercises

MODULE 8: PYTHON COLLECTIONS

Unit 1: Lists

• Creating Lists

• List Operations

• List Methods

Unit 2: Tuples

• Tuple Creation

• Tuple Operations

Unit 3: Sets

• Set Operations

• Set Methods

Unit 4: Dictionaries

• Keys and Values

• Dictionary Methods

Practical:

• Student Record Management

• Contact List Program

MODULE 9: BASIC ERROR HANDLING

Unit 1: Common Errors

Unit 2: Exception Handling

Unit 3: try and except

Unit 4: finally Block

Practical:

• Error Handling Programs

MODULE 10: MINI PROJECTS

Project 1:

Student Marksheet System

Project 2:

Simple Calculator

Project 3:

Employee Salary Calculator

Project 4:

Library Management (Basic)

Project 5:

Inventory Record System (Basic)

Practical:

• Project Development

• Testing & Debugging

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Theory Examination

Practical Examination

Mini Project Evaluation

Viva Voce

MARKING SCHEME

Theory: 30 Marks

Practical: 50 Marks

Project & Viva: 20 Marks

Total: 100 Marks

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Understand programming fundamentals

• Write Python programs independently

• Use variables, operators, loops, and functions

• Work with strings and collections

• Handle user input and output

• Develop basic applications and mini projects

• Build a strong foundation for Python Programming Level II