Introduction to Python for Data Science and Data Engineering

Course Description

This 2-day course is intended for complete beginners to Python to provide the basics of programmatically interacting with data. The course begins with a basic introduction to programming expressions, variables, and data types. It then progresses into conditional and control statements followed by an introduction to methods and functions.

You will learn the basics of data structures, classes, and various string and utility functions. Lastly, you will gain experience using the pandas library for data analysis and visualization as well as the fundamentals of cloud computing.

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on practice through lab exercises with additional resources to deepen your knowledge of programming after the class.

Course Summary

Next Public Course Dates

UK & Europe:

  • 7 - 8 January 2026
  • 21 - 22 January 2026
  • 4 - 5 February 2026

US & Canada:

  • 14 - 15 January 2026
  • 28 - 29 January 2026
  • 11 - 12 February 2026

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Duration
  • 2 Days
Prerequisites
  • None
Available Formats
  • Public Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Virtual Live Instructor-Led
  • Private Onsite
Audience
  • Developers, Data Engineers, Data Science Engineers or Programmers

Course Modules

Day 1

  • Introduction to the Databricks environment
  • Python overview
  • Variables and data types
  • Complex data types
  • Control flow
  • Loops
  • Functions
  • Classes

Testimonials

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- Salvatore, Hilton Grand Vacations

“Without a doubt one of the best professional development courses I’ve taken. I would highly recommend.”

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- Blaine Clark, KPERS

Absolutely loved the enthusiasm and appreciate the knowledge he brought to class!!!

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- Shelly Fruits, KPERS

“Hands-down the best technical training I have taken! The methods of progressively building reports, adding complexity and features as time goes on, was fantastic.”

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- Chris, Cirrus Aircraft

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