This kick-starter class with help you to learn programming with Python and essential programming tools. At the end of the course you will be familiar with basic coding concepts and skills. In half-day you will learn how to quickly build a desktop program to solve real-world data problems.
Overview
Class date: February 2026 (Pending your Expression of Interest submission)
Session: Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm
Price: $99 for general public
Special price: $49 for Melbourne Coding Club Meetup member
Instructors: 1 presenter, 1 assistant
Class format: In-person group tutorial for all age and experience.
Key Syllabus
Industry overview and advantage of learning python
Preparing your programming environment
Data types and variables
Algorithm and data structure
Code structure: repetitions and decisions
Handling input and output
Functions with parameters and return values
Essential Python modules and libraries
5 mini programming projects for beginners
Requirements
Bring your own laptop with MacOS / Linux / Windows 11 and a web browser
Familiarity with basic desktop operating system commands
Familiarity Command Line Interpreter is advantageous
1 day class $99 / person
4 hours of lesson, hands on exercise, and group discussion
Arduino kit, breadboards, and basic electronic components kit
Sample codes
Class notes