Introduction:

This training program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

This training program is designed to deepen understanding of Python programming beyond the basics. It prepares participants for the PCAP certification, focusing on more advanced Python topics that include object-oriented programming, exceptions handling, and file operations, enhancing the participants’ ability to develop robust and efficient Python applications.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Master advanced Python programming techniques and concepts.
Utilize object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in Python to design reusable and efficient software.
Handle errors and exceptions professionally to enhance application reliability.
Perform file operations efficiently using Python.
Prepare for the PCAP – Certified Associate Python Programmer certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

Programmers with basic Python knowledge seeking advanced proficiency.
Professionals aiming to shift into software development roles.
Developers looking to validate their Python skills with a certification.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Advanced Python Concepts:

Detailed exploration of Python data structures like dictionaries, sets, and tuples.
Advanced list comprehensions and generator expressions.
Unpacking arguments and lambda functions.
Iterators and generators: creating and using your own.
Decorators and their application in enhancing function behavior.

Unit 2:

Object-Oriented Programming in Python:

Introduction to classes and objects: the pillars of OOP.
Defining classes, creating objects, and understanding the __init__ method.
Pillars of OOP in Python: encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Special methods (magic/dunder methods) to enrich class functionality.
Working with class and static methods.

Unit 3:

Exceptions and File Handling:

Understanding the exceptions hierarchy and error types.
Custom exceptions creation and handling complex exception scenarios.
Using try, except, else, finally for proper exceptions management.
Performing file operations: reading from and writing to files.
Managing files and directories using the os and sys modules.

Unit 4:

Python Libraries and Frameworks:

Overview of popular Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
Introduction to web frameworks such as Flask and Django.
Utilizing Python for web scraping with Beautiful Soup.
Interacting with databases using SQLAlchemy or native Python DB-API.
Python in the network and application automation space.

Unit 5:

Exam Preparation and Strategies:

Overview of the PCAP exam structure, domains, and question formats.
Key Topics and Areas of Focus for the Exam.
Sample Questions and their Potential Answers.
Resources and Materials for Effective Exam Preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer