Python 3 Essential Training

Python is the #1 programming language in the world. It is used extensively in data analytics, machine learning and robotics. Due to its power, simplicity, and complete object model, Python has become the scripting language of choice for many large organizations, including Google, Yahoo, and IBM. In Python 3 Essential Training, the trainer demonstrates how to use Python 3 to create well-designed scripts and maintain existing projects. This course covers the basics of the language syntax and usage, as well as advanced features such as objects, generators, and exceptions. Example projects include a normalized database interface and a complete working CRUD application. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

• Major Python data types such as List, Tuple, Dictionary and Set
• Conditional and loops
• Generating sequences using comprehension and generators
• Functions, Lambda, Map and Filter
• Import modules and packages, and install third party Python packages
• Objected Oriented Programming in Python Using classes and inheritance
• Database operations
• File Input and output
• Handling errors with exceptions
• Introduction to Numpy, Matplotlib and Pandas

Module 1 Get Ready

• Overview
• Install Python
• Install Sublime Text & PyCharm
• First Python Script
• Comment

Module 2: Data Types

• Number 
• String 
• List
• Tuple
• Dictionary
• Set

Module 3 Operators

• Arithmetic Operators
• Compound Operators
• Comparison Operators
• Membership Operators
• Logical Operators
• Identity Operators

Module 4 Control Structure

• Conditional
• Loop
• Iterating Over Multiple Sequences
• Break & Continue
• Loop with Else

Module 5 Function

• Function Syntax
• Return Single Value
• Return Multiple Values
• Passing Arguments
• Default Arguments
• Variable Arguments
• Decorator
• Lambda, Map, Filter

Module 6 Modules & Packages

• Modules
• Packages
• Python Standard Libraries
• Install Third Party Packages
• Anaconda Packages

Module 7 Comprehensions & Generators

• Comprehensions
• Generators

Module 8 Object Oriented Programming

• Class
• Object
• Method
• Initializer & Destructor 
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

Module 9 Database

• Database API
• Create SQLite3 database
• CRUD on SQLite3

Module 10 Exception

• What is Exception
• Exception Syntax

Module 11 Files I/O

• Open a file
• Write to a file
• Read from a file
• Close a file

Module 12 Intro to Third Party Packages (Optional)

• Numpy
• Matplotlib
• Pandas

Wee Chee Hong is a veteran consultant in the field of Engineering Design. He has over 20 years experience in electronics/ IT industry with several MNCs including Compaq, Adaptec, Agilent, etc., with specialization in Automation System Design (drilling/ milling machine, 3D machine automation, machine data collection, test & measurement electronics design), Motion control design & applications. With wide technical skill set in development language/ tools .Net, Java, PowerBuilder to C++/ C/C#, he has also strong knowledge in development of firmware for microcontroller such as PIC, ARM and others.

Chee Hong graduated with a B.Eng degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering and holds a Master Degree of Technology from NUS.

Lim Cheng Chong developed a strong passion for computing at a young age, self-training in areas such as programming and computer graphics from as early as age 10. Throughout the years, he has gained a wealth of experience in learning technology efficiently, and has applied his knowledge in training at schools and universities. Cheng Chong possesses a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, has over 7 years of online education experience via his highly praised YouTube channel, and 4 years of offline experience through coaching, peer mentoring and conducting classes and labs at NUS.

Dr. Alfred Ang is the founder of Tertiary Courses. He is a serial entrepreneur. He founded OSWeb2Design Singapore Pte Ltd in 2007 offering web development, e-commerce store development, graphics design, ebook publishing, mobile apps development, and digital marketing services. He established the first online gardening store in Singapore, Eco City Hydroponics Pte Ltd in 2000, offering a wide range of gardening products such as seeds, plant nutrients, hydroponics kits etc. Eco City Hydroponics has become the most popular and successful gardening store in Singapore. He founded Tertiary Infotech Pte Ltd in 2012 and transformed the business to a training platform, Tertiary Courses in 2014. Tertiary Courses offers a wide range of SkillsFuture courses for PMETs to upgrade their skills and knowledge. He also established Tertiary Courses Malaysia in 2016. He also founded Tertiary Robotics in 2015 offering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Microbit and Robotics products

Dr. Alfred Ang earned his Ph.D. from National University of Singapore in 2000, majoring in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He also completed an online MBA course with U21 Global based in Australia. He obtained his B.Sc (Hons) from National University of Singapore in 1992, majoring in Physics. He topped his Physics cohort for 3 consecutive years and funded his degree study with Book price, awards and tuition. He has worked in Defence, Electronics and Semiconductor Industries. His current interests include Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Robotics and Programming.

Dr. Alfred Ang is a ACTA certified trainer. He was Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) and Senior Member of IEEE. He has published more than 20 peer reviewed papers and co-inventors for more than 20 inventions.