Python Class for Beginners | Portland

About this class

Unlock data-driven insights with code.

Explore the intersection of coding and data with General Assembly. During our Python-focused introductory workshop, you’ll learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. Working with real-world examples, you’ll:

• Touch on fundamental Python programming techniques and tools.
• Discover the history of Python and how it compares to other programming languages.
• Discuss its applications in data analysis and the types of problems it can solve.
• See where Python programming fits into the data workflow.
• Apply your new skills to solve a real-world problem with Python.

Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Enhance your professional skill set with Python skills in our 10-week, part-time Data Science course or become job-ready with our 12-week, full-time Data Science Immersive program.

Prereqs & Preparation

1. Please install Anaconda beforehand. Scroll to your operating system version and click on the install button for Anaconda with Python 3.7.
   
   Note: We'll be using Python version 3.7 in this workshop. If you are using a PC, please install the git for windows terminal.
   
   
2. Please install a text editor like atom..
   
   Technical Considerations: For students with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher, up to 10.15.2. For those on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 8/10 (32- or 64-bit).