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Python for Data & Automation

Build an evidence-led Python for Data & Automation foundation you can explain in a real workplace or interview.

Learn programming logic for data tasks and workplace automation through safe, explainable projects.

36–46 hours to completeBeginner to intermediate20 modulesCompletion certificate

About this course

A beginner-friendly programme for data-minded learners who want to understand Python concepts, data structures, files, analysis workflows and automation planning. It focuses on readable thinking, testing and responsible handling of data.

Career relevance

Where this can take you

Designed for learners exploring technology careers and building a practical, honest portfolio.

Portfolio project: Create a Python for Data & Automation capstone pack that documents your purpose, method, evidence, quality check and next action.

Skills you will gain

Practical skills, not just theory

Break an automation problem into clear steps and data inputs.Use core Python concepts and readable data structures.Plan safe file, data and error-handling workflows.Explain testing, limitations and responsible automation boundaries.

What you will learn

01

Break an automation problem into clear steps and data inputs.

02

Use core Python concepts and readable data structures.

03

Plan safe file, data and error-handling workflows.

04

Explain testing, limitations and responsible automation boundaries.

Built in private

A proper, guided course experience

Every module contains four paced lessons: core learning, workplace scenario, professional reflection and an applied decision lab. Learners complete practical workshops and portfolio evidence before the scored final assessment. Course materials remain locked until launch.

01

Programming mindset and setup

Module 1 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for programming mindset and setup.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

02

Variables, types and expressions

Module 2 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for variables, types and expressions.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

03

Conditions, loops and functions

Module 3 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for conditions, loops and functions.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

04

Lists, dictionaries and structured data

Module 4 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for lists, dictionaries and structured data.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

05

Files, inputs and careful outputs

Module 5 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for files, inputs and careful outputs.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

06

Data cleaning and analysis thinking

Module 6 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for data cleaning and analysis thinking.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

07

APIs and automation boundaries

Module 7 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for apis and automation boundaries.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

08

Error handling, testing and debugging

Module 8 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for error handling, testing and debugging.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

09

Privacy, secrets and responsible automation

Module 9 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for privacy, secrets and responsible automation.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

10

Version control and project communication

Module 10 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for version control and project communication.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

11

Portfolio lab: data automation proposal

Module 11 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for portfolio lab: data automation proposal.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

12

Final Python and automation capstone

Module 12 of Python for Data & Automation: build practical understanding, make evidence-led decisions and create portfolio-ready work for final python and automation capstone.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

13

Extended workplace case study

Work through a realistic multi-step brief, make decisions with incomplete information and document a controlled response.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

14

Advanced practice studio

Produce a stronger version of your practical artefact using feedback criteria, quality checks and a clear revision process.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

15

Portfolio and career translation

Turn your learning into interview-ready evidence, a portfolio case study and a clear description of your contribution.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

16

Professional mastery review

Bring the full programme together through a final scenario, evidence review, reflection and next-step development plan.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

17

Python for Data & Automation industry application lab

Apply python for data & automation methods to a realistic sector brief with competing priorities, incomplete information and professional constraints.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

18

Operational delivery and professional handover

Coordinate a complete delivery workflow, maintain the records another person needs and explain how versions, permissions, quality checks and handover are managed.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

19

Decision simulation and stakeholder review

Respond to a realistic decision point, weigh evidence and trade-offs, then prepare a clear stakeholder update and escalation path.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

20

Portfolio defence and development roadmap

Present your strongest learning evidence, answer challenge questions, identify a development gap and plan the next credible learning step.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

Assessment and certificate

A simulated automation case and final knowledge assessment. It does not provide access to external systems or authorise use of employer data.

Who this is for

  • Aspiring data analysts and junior automation learners.
  • Professionals who want to understand programming workflows.
  • Job seekers building entry-level technical project evidence.