Python is a general-purpose programming language. That means that it can be used for both front end (user-facing things like displaying graphs and charts) and back end (all the things the user can’t see that make a website work — like data!). While Python for front end can create simple user interfaces, it’s generally not considered front end on its own.

Whether you’re looking to dip your toes into coding for the first time or add to your current skill set, the Python programming language is a great choice because it’s easy to learn, versatile and marketable. Employers are willing to pay top dollar for skills like building web apps and creating beautiful data visualizations—two things Python is known for!

With the rise of “big data” came the desire for companies to analyze and display that data visually. That’s where Python comes in as a major player. The possibilities of Python don’t end there, though! Python can be used across so many industries like web development, databases, desktop, scientific & numeric applications, education, medicine, network programming, software & game development and more! Being versatile, easy to use, and with a bunch of community support, it’s no wonder why Python is powering through the rankings! 

We encourage our students to spend 1-2 hours a day on coursework and class projects. At that pace, you should have a solid foundation in Python and a stellar portfolio of projects in approximately 3 months. 

ABSOLUTLEY! We really emphasize that Python is a beginner friendly programming language because it is far easier to learn than say, JavaScript. While they are used for different parts of web development and have a different time and place, Python is an easy language to grasp because it abstracts away all of the complexities going on behind the scenes. Python also has an amazing and supportive community when it comes to problems and bugs, which makes it very easy to solve issues that arise. 

The only thing you need is a computer with access to the web. You should be able to stream YouTube or Vimeo videos and download/upload materials like photos and documents. We recommend a Mac for your future career in tech as Macs tend to be the industry standard, BUT a Windows PC will work fine too. 

Once you’ve completed payment for the course, you’ll have access to it for LIFE.

Even though it is a matter of interest, learning a programming language will open many doors. With programming, you’re able to speak the computer’s language and create dozens of custom solutions.