Having Alex as a mentor helps me to understand how the tech world works, and He gives me amazing insight into what my future could look like.
Future Proof with Python
Python is one of the most versatile and useful programming languages. From web development and data analytics to AI and machine learning, its real-world applications are virtually limitless. For example:
- Instagram uses Python to scale its service to over 1B users
- Industrial Light & Magic uses Python to create CGI and special effects in hundreds of films including Star Wars
- Spotify and Netflix use Python to power data analytics so they can provide good recommendations and suggestions
This 5-week class, intended for those with little or no programming experience, teaches the fundamentals of computer programming in Python. You will learn core programming concepts such as variables, functions, conditionals and loops. Throughout your learning, you’ll be supported by your peers, an experienced instructor and mentors who are software developers. You’ll build and present several projects and have a portfolio to showcase your skills. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and a community to succeed in college-level computer science.
Eligibility
The class is completely free of charge. To be admitted to the class, you must:
- Be 16-28 years old
- Currently live in Africa
- Be proficient in written and spoken English
- Have basic proficiency in computer usage, though no prior knowledge of coding is expected
What students are saying
With the help of my mentor, I have been able to access myself and develop a learning pattern that will be highly beneficial to my long-term success.
My mentor has always been there for me. We have meetings often and I keep him posted on my growth.