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This course is delivered through online.
Python is a highly used language in the industry due to its simplicity and ease of use. So, learning this language is really beneficial to the students. The course is very thorough and goes through everything from theories to programming and creating your own codes to run your own Python Projects. It is made in such a way that those who do not have programming knowledge but are enthusiastic in learning to become proficient in this language. In the end of the course, student will be able to create their own Python project. The assignments will be given to understand Python programming language better and get hands-on experience.
In summary, the course will teach students the core skills they need to know to become proficient in Python Programming Language.
Aim:
The overall aim of this short course is to provide an in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge in Python programming language.
The course learning outcomes:
At the end of this course participants would be able to:
During this course you will learn following modules in detail.
| Module | Topic |
| 01 | Introduction to Python |
| 02 | Python Basics |
| 03 | Control Structures |
| 04 | Object Types |
| 05 | Functions |
| 06 | Working with external Files |
| 07 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 08 | Data Analysis Packages |
Entrance is open for anyone over 16 years of age for those who wish to get skills and knowledge in the subject.
How to Register
Step 01: Pay Rs. 20,000/= as the course fee, to any branch of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC).
Account Number: 7417821
Branch: Nugegoda
Account Holder’s Name and Address: The Open University of Sri Lanka
Purpose of Deposit: Short course in Python for Beginners
Sample Bank Receipt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1shFv_C_gy6hfB4bIHnkHSZ37BpDN-PcA/view?usp=sharing
Step 02: The Google application can be filled out through the below link. (attached images of the National Identity Card (N.I.C.), the Paid Bank paying voucher (Scanned PDF), and a recent photograph of the student)
**We will send you an email confirming of accepting your application form
Program commencing date: September 2025
Course fee for a student will be Rs. 20, 000 /= (Per head).
Expected intake is 50 students per batch (First come – First served basis).
This Short program is conducted by The Department of Computer Science.
For more details Contact:
| Address: | The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda. |
| Contact: | Colombo Regional Centre – 0742 881909 |
| E-mail: | Colombo Regional Centre – idari@ou.ac.lk |
