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Learn today’s most powerful and versatile programming language for data science, machine learning, automation, and more. Noble Desktop offers in-person and live online Python courses and certificates, as well as best-in-class corporate training programs to upskill your team.

  • Python for Data Science Bootcamp

    • Weekends, weekdays, or weeknights
    • 30 hours
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    Pick up Python fundamentals and quickly transition into analyzing real-world datasets. You will learn to how to clean and combine data, as well as generate useful statistics and visualizations. The final sessions will be focused on using linear regression to extrapolate from data and make predictions.

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  • Data Science Certificate

    • Weekdays, weekends, or weeknights
    • 114 hours
    • Open to beginners
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    Master the tools to become a data scientist: Python, SQL, automation, and machine learning. Learn Python programming fundamentals and analyze data with Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, and query databases with SQL. Use machine learning to apply regressions and other statistical analysis to create predictive models.

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  • Python Developer Certificate

    • Weekdays only
    • 90 hours
    • Prerequisites required
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    Learn the skills needed to become a Python Developer, from Python programming fundamentals to web development with Django and Django REST.

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  • FinTech Bootcamp

    • Weekdays, weekends, or weeknights
    • 114 hours
    • Open to beginners
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    Gain the analytical and programming skills to break into finance technology. Learn the fundamentals of Python programming, data science, financial analysis, data visualization, and machine learning. Create your own final project.

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  • Software Engineering Certificate

    • Weekdays only
    • 510 hours
    • Open to beginners
    • Financing available
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn the skills to become a Software Engineer or Full Stack Developer in this immersive course. Create the front end using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React; build the back end with Python, Django, and Node.js

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  • Data Analytics Certificate

    • Weeknights or weekdays
    • 156 hours
    • Open to beginners
    • Financing available
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn the skills you’ll need to become a Data Analyst or Business Analyst, including data analysis, visualization, statistical analysis, and how to work with relational databases. Build a portfolio of projects and prepare for a career.

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  • Python Programming Bootcamp

    • Weekdays only
    • 30 hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to code in this beginner Python programming course. This hands-on course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of Python programming fundamentals and get you coding on your own. You’ll learn how to professionally structure your programs and solve real-world challenges using Object-Oriented Programming.

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Get started learning Python in our introductory courses (Python in a Day and Intro to Python Programming), or learn advanced uses of Python such as Machine Learning and Automation (see course prerequisites).

  • Python for Data Science Bootcamp

    • Weekends, weekdays, or weeknights
    • 30 hours
    • Open to beginners

    Pick up Python fundamentals and quickly transition into analyzing real-world datasets. You will learn to how to clean and combine data, as well as generate useful statistics and visualizations. The final sessions will be focused on using linear regression to extrapolate from data and make predictions.

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  • Data Science Certificate

    • Weekdays, weekends, or weeknights
    • 114 hours
    • Open to beginners
    • Financing available
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Master the tools to become a data scientist: Python, SQL, automation, and machine learning. Learn Python programming fundamentals and analyze data with Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, and query databases with SQL. Use machine learning to apply regressions and other statistical analysis to create predictive models.

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  • Python Machine Learning Bootcamp

    • Weekdays, weeknights, or weekends
    • 30 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Take a step beyond normal programming, into using algorithms that can independently learn patterns and make decisions. Machine learning skills are in high demand, as these algorithms now run the majority of trading on Wall Street and the product recommendations at big companies like Amazon, Spotify, and Netflix.

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  • Python for Automation

    • Weeknights, weekdays, or weekends
    • 6 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn Python to extract data from websites. Along the way, you’ll learn how to write loops so that your web scraping code can process a large number of pages.

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  • FinTech Bootcamp

    • Weekdays, weekends, or weeknights
    • 114 hours
    • Open to beginners
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    Gain the analytical and programming skills to break into finance technology. Learn the fundamentals of Python programming, data science, financial analysis, data visualization, and machine learning. Create your own final project.

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  • Python for Finance Bootcamp

    • Weekdays only
    • 18 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Master the major Python financial libraries to gather and manipulate financial data. Use APIs to fetch financial, company, and economic data. Analyze financial statements from the SEC website, including ratios derived from the income statement and balance sheet. Build risk management models and apply linear regression to predict stock prices.

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Python for Web Development

  • Python Developer Certificate

    • Weekdays only
    • 90 hours
    • Prerequisites required
    • Financing available
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    Learn the skills needed to become a Python Developer, from Python programming fundamentals to web development with Django and Django REST.

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  • Python Programming Bootcamp

    • Weekdays only
    • 30 hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to code in this beginner Python programming course. This hands-on course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of Python programming fundamentals and get you coding on your own. You’ll learn how to professionally structure your programs and solve real-world challenges using Object-Oriented Programming.

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  • Python Web Development with Django

    • Weekdays only
    • 60 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn the Django framework to develop web applications. You’ll learn URL dispatchers, querying models, and automating tasks with Django. Then move on to Django REST (a Django framework) which covers how to work with images, authentication, and using API endpoints.

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Python for Cybersecurity Bootcamps

  • Cybersecurity Bootcamp

    • Not currently scheduled
    • 300 hours
    • Open to beginners
    • Financing available
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Become an Information Security Analyst or Cybersecurity Engineer. Gain a technical foundation in Linux, Python, computer networking, AWS, and web application architecture and learn professional cybersecurity tools and solutions.

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  • Cybersecurity with Python

    • Not currently scheduled
    • 30 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how Python can be used to automate security processes, execute system administration tasks, and solve common IT problems.

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  • Python for Network Security

    • Not currently scheduled
    • 30 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    This course covers the foundational protocols for network transfer and the fundamentals of Python programming for network monitoring, as well as scripting tools for basic network security.

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  • Offensive Security with Python

    • Not currently scheduled
    • 24 hours
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn the major tools and strategies for preventing, detecting, and responding to cyber attacks. Practice planning and executing penetration tests, as well as perform threat modeling and vulnerability analysis.

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Launch your career as a data scientist or analyst. Our modular approach makes learning more affordable and easy to build on. You can start with our introductory Python and SQL courses and earn a certificate over time. You only take the classes you need to increase your earning potential, gain in-demand skills, and embark on a career in a new line of work!

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    Python is a programming language that uses the English language, making it very easy to read and understand. It is now the most used language in introductory courses in universities across the globe. However, there is no trade-off between power and ease; Python is one of the most versatile and powerful languages.

  • Python Job Market

    If you still have doubts about whether should learn Python, a motivating factor may be salary. Python developers are the highest paid developers in the market, and there’s a growing need for Python developers in the industry. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a Python developer in the United States is over $110,000.

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    In our Python classes, students will dive into coding within the first 10 minutes of class. First, the instructor will demonstrate an exercise, then you’ll practice on projects which include college choice algorithm, temperature converter, stock data analysis, back-end web building, and more.

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Rob was absolutely fantastic. I have done other training sessions (not with Noble) and he has been by far the best. He was entertaining, patient, and had a true mastery of the subject matter. A great teacher!

David

Excellent class. By the end of the day, we understood how to scrape a website for information and send results by email, text, or saved to the local computer. Highly useful.

Rahmaan Mwongozi

The Python for Data Science course was a mix of theory and hands on application. Probably the best value class out there.

Lorela Blaka

Was a great intro for someone looking for a Python introduction with clear use cases.

Kate Binder
FCBNY

Rob is very helpful and always ready to answer questions. He explained the content very well. The course is a great introduction to Python and programming!

Leyla Beck

Great class for someone who wants to get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves to pick up a new skill

Tanuja Pulakhandam

Great introduction class! Excellent learning environment and teacher.

Manvi

I learned so much in just a span of two weeks. Very awesome experience.

Isaac Amar
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This class teaches real world uses for computer science languages

Soham Bafana

Great Class. I would highly recommend this class.

April E Cooke
JPMorgan Chase

Noble Desktop is definitely one of the best courses I've taken. Class was so informative and interactive, I will definitely come back.

Joyce Li

Course content was more than adequate and very applicable to Data Science and analysis. Learned a lot of takeaways that I will apply at work.

Melissa Manganaan

A complex subject, clearly broken out into simple steps.

James Siwicki

Having no prior knowledge or experience in computer/data science, I feel as though this course prepared me well in order to use and apply Python through a thorough, yet understandable curriculum.

Gabriel Kerstein

I learned so much in only one week. I highly recommend this class.

Arthur

Great way to start learning Python!

Nolan Young

Enrolling in the Python for Data Science course was the best decision I could have made for myself and my advancing career. I'm feeling confident enough to move beyond my traditional role using what I've learned at Noble Desktop to create a portfolio of my knowledge.

Aja Walton

Really great way to jump into a complicated topic.

Nolan Young

I highly recommend this class to anyone that is looking for an intro to machine learning.

Marcelo Zampietro

Rob is extremely knowledgeable and made learning a complicated subject matter more accessible

Jason Alter
Tapestry Inc.

Noble is the best. Period.

Andrew Ortiz
JP Morgan Chase

I feel very comfortable with the Python syntax after taking this course...I had zero previous experience.

Philip E Camp
FEMA

Highly recommended course and the instructor is detail oriented and knowledgeable!

Yamini Y
American Express

Professional, supportive, engaging and down to earth instructors. Noble Desktop is always there for you.

Mai Amouyal

If you're truly starting with just about zero programming experience this particular Bootcamp will catapult you into intermediate within a few short weeks. Before the class was over I was already able to complete projects on Coursera's project series with relative ease. To be able to cover loops, numpy, pandas, and even data visualization in a short time is very impressive.

Tyler Irwin
New York Life

EXCELLENT! I was surprised by just how 'inspiring' Patrick turned out to be. He made the material interesting and provided a model of how to establish a good mind-frame necessary to mastery. I loved it. Felt like I got personal direction as well as technical skill.

Sean Kerr

This is a great crash course for anyone who's worked with basic Python files and wants to know what they're reading, and to start writing scripts of their own.

Gabe Scelta
United Nations

Thalo is a great machine learning instructor. He takes his time to make sure you have good notes and explains everything so that you are not left behind.

Mayhugh Davis

As an experienced analyst looking to expand my skillset to include Python, this class was ideal. Without having any Python experience I am now confident I can start leveraging it in my day-to-day work. The class covers everything from how to install and access Python, to data manipulation and visualization.

Harry S Vanderburg
ABILITY Network

In just one week, I went from knowing nothing about Python to being able to code in numerous ways. This virtual course did a wonderful job feeling like an in-person course and we had an engaging teacher.

Merianne Spencer

I highly recommend the Python for Data Science Bootcamp to anyone who has little programming experience and would like to know some basic knowledge about Python.

Yulei He
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

I hope I can take another class with Art!

Dieudonne Nahigombeye
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Whether you are a beginner, slow learner, or intimidated by coding, this class will ease your fears.

Amanuel Melekin
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Had a great experience and learned a lot within such a short period of time.

Russel Rouf

Very useful instructors and good content. Would recommend the Python for Data Science Bootcamp.

Roberta Caselli

Very useful instructors and good content. Would recommend the Python Machine Learning Bootcamp.

Roberta Caselli

A fast-paced bootcamp that kept me engaged and was kept lively with humor.

Robert McLoughlin

Excellent materials and quality of instruction. I came away feeling confident in what I knew and with lots of detailed notes that I could refer to in the future. Probably the best virtual instruction that I've attended!

Leron Culbreath

Excellent. Art fine-tunes his teaching style to our level of understanding. Efficient, patient, current examples of data topics, overall great for me as a beginner - never coded at all prior!

Michelle Moreno

The 5-day Python bootcamp was excellent! It was exactly what I needed to get a broad overview of Python, and it got me excited to continue coding. The course instructor Brian was fantastic. He kept the class fun, interesting, and engaging. I really enjoyed his teaching style.

Rasia Naidoo

The teacher really cared and was enthusiastic, I'm glad I took the course. The prepared Python files are really nice. Having a "start" and "finish" version is also really nice. Can't stress enough how great it is to have extra exercise files directly related to what we covered but going in more depth than we have time for to work on afterward.

Chris Greene

This was my first experience with HTML database extraction and web scraping. Art was attentive as always and ready to explain details. I liked the fact that he always asked. "Does anyone have a question?" It is amazing how patient Art is about repeating parts of his class. Thumbs up for that!

Nikola Janjic

Art did an excellent job of helping us to understand Python!

Loyce Laurent

Art is a great instructor. He can not only explain everything clearly but also motivate us to study. A huge amount of information in such a short time. After this course, I realized how many possibilities Python opens. Even if I decided not to work in data science, I still would not regret that I took the course.

Lidiia Nikolaeva

It was great to see my progress during the duration of this bootcamp. I started with no prior knowledge of Python and by the end of the course, I was able to complete a machine learning project using Python.

Niekel Griffith

This was easily the best instruction I have received all year -- I honestly feel like 3 days was enough time to get the entirety of Python's basics down, and I am looking forward to actively pursuing this as a data language. Boris was a fantastic teacher with excellent pacing and an easy-to-understand style, and the class materials were laid out in a sensible manner to pack a lot of content into a few short days of instruction.

Zachary Rusconi

Learn More About Python

Python is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to develop applications, analyze and visualize data, create machine learning algorithms, automate tasks, and much more. Initially released in 1991 by Guido van Rossum, Python is open-source and emphasizes readable and efficient code, while being flexible and scalable.

Through various frameworks and libraries, Python has extensive applications in areas such as data science, software development, machine learning, and scripting. Due to its flexibility and efficiency, Python is the “most wanted” programming language, according to the most recent survey by Stack Overflow.

Python for Data Science

Python is the most commonly used programming language in data science—with almost 70% of data scientists reporting that they use it. It has surpassed R for the number one spot and has maintained this position due to its ease of use, powerful libraries and packages, clear and user-friendly documentation, and abundant community support.

Python is easier to read and write than most other general-purpose languages, especially for analytical computing and quantitative data analysis. Data scientists are already handling complex analysis of data, so they don’t need their programming language to be complicated, too. Python is known for its simple syntax and ease of use—even for beginners.

Python is open-sourced and has numerous libraries and packages available for data science. While some other languages (like Ruby) have clean and simple syntaxes, they don’t offer the same variety of scientific computing and machine learning libraries as Python.

There are thousands of libraries in the Python Package Index. Some of the most useful libraries and packages are Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit Learn.

NumPy

NumPy is a powerful linear algebra package for Python. It is primarily used for scientific computing. Many other libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit Learn, for example) are dependent on NumPy. NumPy has extensive documentation and can be installed quickly and easily.

NumPy works with multi-dimensional arrays in Python. Lists can be converted into arrays, random arrays can be created, and numerous operations can be performed on these arrays. This is a crucial feature because operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, for example) cannot be performed on standalone Python lists, but they can easily be performed on NumPy arrays. Since data scientists often need to perform operations on data sets, NumPy is an invaluable tool.

NumPy allows you to find the min, max, standard deviation, and variance on an array. It allows you to combine different arrays to form a single array.

Overall, NumPy arrays are faster, easier to use, and use less memory than Python lists. When working with massive data sets, convenience and ease of use are two big selling points.

Because arbitrary data types can be defined with NumPy, the package is able to connect with a variety of different databases. This adds to its versatility and makes it an important component of any data scientist’s technical repertoire.

Pandas

Pandas is an open-source library that provides high-performing, user-friendly data analysis tools for Python. It is one of the most popular libraries and, as such, has excellent documentation.

Pandas essentially takes data (from a CSV file or a SQL database, for example) and creates a Python object called a data frame. A data frame organizes data in a format that resembles a table, so it is easy to read, easy to analyze, and easy to work with.

Pandas is dependent on NumPy, and can optionally be used with Matplotlib for data plotting and visualization. Because of this, it can be installed on its own, or it can be installed through a package like Anacondas, which will install all required dependencies.

Pandas is usually used in one of three ways:

  • To convert a list, dictionary, or array into a data frame
  • To open a local CSV file or a related data file
  • To open a remote file (CSV, JSON, SQL database, etc.)

After opening the file that you’d like to work with, you can perform a number of different commands to analyze the data. You can perform statistical analysis (mean, median, standard deviation, and so on), you can retrieve specific data points, and you can file, sort, or group data as you see fit.

Another important feature is the ability to clean data by checking for null values within the data set. It is difficult to work with data that has not been cleaned; unintentional null values within data sets can skew your results or make the results difficult to analyze. Pandas address this concern by identifying pieces of data that might be missing, incomplete, or otherwise incorrect so that you can get the most accurate results from your analysis.

Matplotlib

Matplotlib is another popular library that allows data scientists to visualize data. Data visualization is a crucial step in making data accessible. It allows you to identify outliers and patterns quickly while making data interpretation easier overall. Research shows that people, in general, are very receptive to visual representations of data, making Matplotlib an invaluable resource in data science.

Matplotlib is free, easy to install, and has robust features. Data can be rendered as a histogram, a pie chart, a line graph, a box plot, and so on. There are enough features to satisfy advanced users, but even entry-level users can create powerful visualizations of data.

Consider an enormous data set that encompasses countless data points over a long period of time. While this data can be displayed in an array or in another numerical format, it would take a while to read and analyze. There is a potential for human error when manually reading and interpreting massive lists of data. Naturally, human error is something that data scientists try to avoid.

Matplotlib allows you to choose the specific data that you’d like to work with and arrange it in any visual format that you can imagine. Data can be rendered and displayed in almost any format with a few quick commands. Because Matplotlib is so easy to use and works seamlessly with other Python libraries and packages, it is a top choice for data scientists who use Python.

Sci-Kit Learn

Many data scientists begin their analysis and evaluation of data with Pandas before moving over to Sci-Kit Learn for machine learning. Sci-Kit Learn is a machine learning library for Python that works with NumPy arrays and focuses on modeling data, not operating on it (NumPy and Pandas handle this).

Some modeling options include clustering, data sets, parameter tuning, and cross-validation. Sci-Kit Learn comes with standard data sets (for classification and regression of data, for example). Sci-Kit Learn is used in conjunction with stats and linear regression to make predictions based on data sets.

Other Libraries and Packages

These libraries and packages, among others, are one of the main reasons that Python is so popular in data science. The options to import, manipulate, operate on, clean up, visualize, and model data are unmatched by any other programming language’s libraries.

In our Python for Data Science Bootcamp, we cover Python in-depth, and we hone in on NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit Learn to help you make the most of your data.

Python for Machine Learning

One of the most powerful tools of Python is its machine learning capabilities. Machine learning is a subsection of artificial intelligence that creates programs to automate data analysis and learn from the data. This is a remarkably powerful tool because as data continues to grow and become more complex, machine learning algorithms will be able to produce full-scale automated models that are efficient and reliable.

Python is the number one language used in machine learning projects due to its simplicity, wide-usage, and open-source packages, like scikit-learn. Scikit-learn is a machine learning library built for Python that allows programmers to cluster data and run various forms of modeling algorithms on the data.

Sci-kit learn has much to offer when it comes to machine learning due to its simplicity and flexibility. In as few as two lines of code, an analyst can run a decision tree model on a massive data frame in seconds!

However, the main reason scikit-learn is the gold standard for machine learning is that it’s built on top of several common Python libraries, which allows programmers to input Numpy arrays and Pandas data frames into scikit-learn. Additionally, scikit-learn provides programmers with a full suite of data modeling tools such as Regression, Decision trees, Neural Networks, SVMs, and Naive Bayes.

Python for Software Development

As the number of websites, daily active users, and applications grows, programmers are increasingly turning to Python for software development. Python was designed for server-side web applications for its easy integration with other languages and its flexible frameworks,

One of Python’s benefits is its easy integration with other web languages. Python has third-party packages that enable collaboration with other languages such as C, Java, Ruby, and Objective-C. This allows for quick development and deployment of particular parts of tools and applications.

Python’s web frameworks, namely Django and Flask, allow programmers to create and scale projects efficiently.

Flask is a relatively new framework and is now the most commonly used web framework for new Python coders. Flask is simple and easy to learn due to its lack of syntax and need for boilerplate code. This minimalistic language allows for a great deal of control and is the ideal choice for websites that provide live updates, for example, a stock ticker, due to its speed and live data fetching abilities.

Django is a “batteries included” framework, which means that Django makes it easy for Python developers to dive into web applications without worrying about the infrastructure upfront. Django is a well-established platform that supports many plug-ins, but it, unfortunately, has a steep learning curve and can feel overwhelming for new programmers.

Web Development is another vertical that displays Python’s flexibility and power. Whether you want to create software, websites, web applications or just learn how to code, Python is the perfect language to choose!

Python for Automation

Python’s power extends beyond data science, machine learning, and web development, and makes its way into automation. With the power of Python, programmers can automate tasks that, for decades, had to be manually completed. Python scripts are capable of automating countless types of tasks due to the extensive libraries that are available in the language.

One of the most popular automated tasks in Python is called web scraping. Using Beautifulsoup, programmers are able to write a Python script that will “scrape” the data off a webpage and store it into a CSV file. This allows researchers to gain all the information they are seeking in a clean, easy-to-analyze format within seconds!

Python can be used to automate hundreds of additional tasks such as inputting data into a form, searching for files, updating data in Excel, and much more. Through the power of automation, Python enables programmers to complete tens of hours’ worth of tedious tasks in just a few seconds.

Why Learn Python?

Easy to Build & Test

Python code is very similar to English and can, therefore, be learned quickly. We are therefore witnessing an increase in start-up technology companies using Python as their preferred language.

Unlike Java or C++, Python’s syntax is very simple which allows programmers to focus on the product they are trying to build and not the syntax they need to follow. All this and more leads to products in Python being launched faster and smarter. Programmers can launch minimal viable products into the market for customer testing. The result is the creation of more technology products that have a proven and tested market. This ultimately prompts an increase in the flow of venture capital money into products built on Python.

The Language of the People

A language is only as strong and as useful as the number of people who are using it. Python has just surpassed 35 million downloads per year and an estimated 5 million programmers worldwide are using Python as their preferred language. The massive adoption of Python by programmers is a testament to its strength and speed. This also creates a highly valuable social network of Python developers. From searching for debugging answers on Stack Overflow to finding a job in a new city, the Python social network reigns supreme.

Diverse Network

With Python, programmers can build software for NASA, create data science models for Fortune 500 companies, and scrape data from websites and academic journals. In other words, there is an endlessly diverse group of people who use Python for very different reasons: the traditional programmers use it to build software and foster technological innovation, the data scientists will use it to build models to see which marketing strategy is most effective, and the academics use it to retrieve data autonomously using Python web scraping extension such as Beautiful Soup.  

Prominent Companies Are Using Python

Instagram, Spotify, Amazon, Facebook are all examples of companies that currently use Python as their coding language of choice.

Instagram uses Python because it fits with their company philosophy to “do the simple thing first.” Instagram uses the Django web framework which is written in Python. Another reason engineers at Instagram opted to use Python is because it is simple and effective which allows them to launch new features with little downtime.

Spotify uses Python mostly for data analysis and backend services, but programmers at Spotify said, “Python has a habit of turning up in other random places, as most of our developers are happy programming in it.” Amazon and Facebook also use Python for features including recommended friends and products.

Frameworks & Environments & Libraries

Python's frameworks and environments all it to be used for a variety of tasks. 

  • Django is a full-stack Python web framework that is open source and free to all. Django is widely popular amongst developers because it provides programmers with templates that simplify complex code.
  • Flask is a Python web framework that allows the use of Python in web development.
  • Beautiful Soup is a library for pulling data off of the internet.
  • Jupyter is an open-source web application that allows programmers to input, analyze, and visualize data.
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Learn Python for a New Career

  • Python Developer source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $145,000 / year

    Python Developers typically choose to focus on back end web development, data science or analysis, scripting, or product development. They build the server side of websites, processes for data analysis, and create automation scripts.

  • Data Scientist source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $156,000 / year

    Data scientists collect, organize, and analyze large sets of data, providing analysis that is key to decision making. Governments, non-profits, and businesses of all types rely on data for forecasting, risk management, and resource allocation. Data scientists discover and analyze trends in data, and report their findings to stakeholders. They will use algorithms and models to simplify and mine data sets to create data-driven recommendations. Data scientists are needed across a handful of industries, especially the ubiquity of data and the reliance on it for business decision-making.

  • Software Engineer source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $138,000 / year

    Software engineers use their extensive knowledge of user experience design, operating systems, and programming languages to develop software. They can create different types of software, from games to operating systems. After analyzing a client's needs, they design, develop, and test software to meet that need. Software engineers can be divided into two distinct career categories: application engineers and systems engineers.

  • Web Developer source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $96,000 / year

    Web developers build webpages using coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They program functionality and identify/troubleshoot errors in code. Web developers can work on front-end development (the part of the website you see in a web browser), or on back-end development (the logic and database functionality that runs on the web server). Others work as full-stack developers, providing end-to-end (front to back) expertise.

  • Product Manager source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $118,000 / year

    Product managers guide product development from ideation to market. Starting with consumer and market research, they use their understanding of customer wants and needs to inform product development and go-to-market strategy. They will work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other teams to launch products. After launch, they solicit and analyze feedback on the product to inform future iterations.

  • Full Stack Developer source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $117,000 / year

    Full Stack Developers build web applications for both the visible front end that users see and the back end that powers the applications.

  • Back End Developer source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $145,000 / year

    A Back End Developer builds the server-side of a web application and integrates front end development components.

  • Data Analyst source: indeed.com

    Salary in NYC

    $77,000 / year

    Data analysts review large amounts of data to summarize, analyze, and visualize it and provide insights. Working from data from multiple, relevant sources, they create and maintain databases, and use statistical techniques to analyze the collected data. Data analysts must be able to communicate with others about what the data shows and to be able to provide realistic recommendations based on their analysis. Many industries such as healthcare, advertising, and retail rely on the work of data analysts to inform their business decisions and strategy.

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    Due to the unfortunate spread of the Coronavirus, most of us are left working remotely, social distancing, thus resulting in a lot of free time with very little to do. In this article, I want to explain how you can use your free time in the most efficient manner by learning a new skill that can progress your career to new lengths.

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    Data Science is truly comprised of two main topics: math and programming. However, one does not need to be a computer scientist or mathematician, one does not even need to have taken algebra or a basic programming class to start. 

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    Any way you measure it, Python is booming in popularity. According to the most recent survey by Stack Overflow, Python is the “most wanted” programming languag...

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Why Attend a Python Class?

Python is the most valuable skill you can have when it comes to data-focused careers, but it’s also incredibly versatile for Web Developers and Software Engineers. Learning Python is the best place to start for some of the most lucrative and fulfilling careers. If you’re a complete beginner, know some data science, or want to add a back end language to your stack, then Python is for you. 

One of the biggest advantages of using Python for both data professionals and developers is its massive collection of libraries and frameworks, collectively known as packages. Python packages enable more efficient coding, building secure and complex applications, and make Python versatile enough to be used for everything from building social media platforms to predicting the stock market.

Data Scientists and Data Analysts use Python and its packages to find useful insights in big data. Python is the most popular programming language among data professionals. If you want to work in data science, you should take a Data Science Bootcamp that includes Python. 

A data science bootcamp will teach you the fundamentals of data science and Python, how to create automations, and how to write complex queries. You’ll get hands-on training from industry experts so you won’t have to rely on forums to answer your questions. Some bootcamps even offer payment plans and job assistance so you can maximize your learning while you prepare for your new career. 

If you want to change careers, a comprehensive bootcamp like this is what you need. But if you just want to upskill, you can take a Python course that is specifically designed for data science. There are Python courses specific for finance professionals and web developers too. 

Python is quickly becoming the most popular language in back end web development. Web developers are using Python’s most popular frameworks like Django for creating large scale platforms for business websites, news, and social media. 

You can take a Python web development course to add Python and Django to your stack. This course is perfect for someone who already knows front end development or wants to focus only on back end development. 

Along with learning Python, a Python course or bootcamp will teach you how to learn properly. You’ll find out where developers and data scientists go to get answers to their questions and you’ll have direct access to someone who can answer your questions right away instead of having to scour forums for hours. 

A live online or in-person Python course is the most efficient route to mastering Python. While Python is one of the most beginner-friendly languages, its application to different professions varies. Data, web, and finance professionals each use Python differently, so it’s important to learn what you need to know from industry experts who have teaching experience.

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Key Terms for Python

Data Science

Data science is the discipline of using data and statistics to make predictions. In many industries, data science is used to make strategic decisions and solve challenging analytical problems. Data science can be used to predict stock prices, create revenue projections, or create any sort of predictive model based on data. 

Python

Python is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to develop applications, analyze and visualize data, create machine learning algorithms, automate tasks, and much more. Python is open-source and offers a ton of support and packages to make data science a lot simpler. Python is the most commonly used programming language for data science and Python was also voted the "most wanted" programming language by a survey from Stack Overflow. 

Machine Learning

Machine learning is the process of teaching computers to make decisions based on data. Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence and creates programs to automate analysis and learn from data for predictive modeling. Using Python and machine learning, you can train a computer to understand a dataset and predict future outcomes based on it. 

NumPy

NumPy is a powerful linear algebra package for Python. It is primarily used for scientific computing. Many other libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit Learn, for example) are dependent on NumPy.

Pandas

Pandas is an open-source library that provides high-performing, user-friendly data analysis tools for Python. Pandas stands for "Python Data Analysis Library" and it is a key building block for data science. Pandas allows you to take data and convert it to a Python object called a dataframe. Pandas makes importing and working with data from csv's or SQL databases easy. 

Matplotlib

Matplotlib is a popular library that allows data scientists to visualize data. Data visualization is a crucial step in making data accessible. It allows you to identify outliers and patterns quickly while making data interpretation easier overall. The package is completely free and easy to install so you can start creating histograms, pie charts, line graphs, and more with Python. 

Scikit-learn

Scikit-learn is a machine learning library for Python that works with NumPy arrays and focuses on modeling data, not operating on it (NumPy and Pandas handle this).

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