This course teaches basic Python programming skills to students with no prior coding experience. The focus is on key concepts like variables, data structures, functions, conditionals/loops, input/output, and modules.
Students will learn by doing hands-on exercises and build their skills through practical examples and projects. Each unit includes hands-on examples and exercises.
The final project gives students a chance to apply what they have learned. This syllabus covers Python basics while keeping the course duration manageable for beginners.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction (6 h)
Content:
- About Software
- Setting up Python environment
- Basic data types and operations
- Print and input functions
Module 2: Variables and Data Structures (2 h)
Content:
- Variables for storing data
- Strings, integers/floats, Booleans
- Lists, tuples, dictionaries
Module 3 : Control Flow (2 h)
Content:
- If/else conditional statements
- For and while loops
- Break, continue, pass
Module 4 : Functions (4 h)
Content:
- Defining and calling functions
- Function parameters and returns
- Scope and namespaces
Module 5 : Error Handling (2 h )
Content:
- Common errors and exceptions
- Try/except for handling errors
- Common errors and exceptions
- Try/except for handling errors
Module 6 :File Handling (2 h )
Content:
- Reading and writing files
- Opening, closing, and appending files
Module 7 : Modules (2 h )
Content:
- Importing modules
- Exploring built-in modules
Modules 8 : Final Project (4 h )
Content:
- Putting concepts together
- Text-based game or calculator
How much will I pay to be a part of this program?
Price: 475€ + VAT
When will classes be?
Dates: 04-05-2026 - 27-05-2026
Schedule: Monday | Wednesday
7 - 10pm
Requirements
We've already told you we're looking for highly driven people with lots of will to learn! Aside from that, you should also be passionate about technology, fairly comfortable with both written and spoken English.
Benefits
You will have the opportunity to take a course within a tech company, learn from people with experience in the area and experience Mindera's unique culture.
Skills Required
- Passion for technology
- Comfortable with written and spoken English
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and flexible vacation policies are described as standard, with some locales referencing generous or unlimited PTO. Flexible schedules and remote options further support time away when needed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexibility, remote/hybrid work, and wellness initiatives (e.g., mental‑health sessions and onsite activities) are emphasized as part of the employee experience. Cultural perks such as team gatherings and trips add lifestyle value.
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What We Do
At Mindera we craft software with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world Our offices are located in: Portugal | UK | USA | India | Romania | Brazil
