Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
CO223 Online course
Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language so that you can support your students in their programming journey.
Skip to course bookingTake your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.
Who is it for?
This course is for current or prospective teachers of GCSE computer science with some understanding of computer science fundamentals.
Topics covered
1. Inputs and outputs – explore how to utilise inputs and outputs in Python, including the use of variables and efficient use of simple data types.
2. Selection – learn how to write branching programs using selection. Understand how to apply operators and use nested selection within a program.
3. Count-controlled iteration – this session will help you create code that repeats using count-controlled loops. You’ll also trace program outputs using trace tables.
4. Condition-controlled iteration – this session will explore condition-controlled iteration, using logic to dictate how programs run in the Python language.
How long is this course?
This course will last 5 hours, these sections may be studied across multiple days.
How will you learn?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
Outcomes
On this online learning course you will learn:-
- Become familiar with the Python programming language
- Develop some basic program constructs using variables, handling user input and output to the screen
- Use mathematical and logical operators to build functionality into programs
- Follow the flow of a program, identifying values held in variables at different stages of execution
- Create and control indefinite loop structures in programs
- Begin to evaluate programs and suggest improvements
This course is part of the KS3 and GCSE Computer Science subject knowledge certificate
Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science certificate
Our certificate is designed to help you develop or refresh your computer science subject knowledge.
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