Python Workshop for Beginners: Unlock Data-Driven Insights with Code | London
About this workshop
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 skillset 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
- Participants must have Anaconda pre-installed. Make sure you select to download Python 3.6 Graphical Installer (not Python 2.7).
- Coding experience will come in handy, but is by no means required.
- Optional: Install a text editor like Sublime Text 3 or Atom on your computer.
- Technical Considerations: For participants on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 8/10 (32- or 64-bit). For those with Macs, you’ll need Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher.
