Python programming advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
CO463 Online course
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution. Use your ability from this course to stretch your top end students.
Skip to course bookingDuring this course you’ll develop your Python skills by exploring advanced programming techniques such as authentication, nested selection, data structures, sub-routines etc. whilst applying them into the implementation and testing stages of the software life cycle.
Who is it for?
This course is for current or prospective teachers of computer science, to undertake this course it is advised that you have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the Python language.
Topics covered
1. Advanced subject knowledge – develop your Python programming skills by learning about advanced techniques including authentication, randomisation, sub-routines, nested selection and iteration, validation, data structures and string formatting.
2. Creating a working program – using your advanced subject knowledge from the first session you’ll create a working program implementing the use of validation and authentication.
3. Implementing a solution –in this session you’ll learn how to decompose a set of requirements into smaller, manageable tasks, understanding how to link the programming techniques learnt in the first session to the implementation stage of the software development life cycle.
4. Building a program from user requirements - you’ll be able to use your existing and new advanced Python knowledge to program a working solution, based upon a set of user requirements.
5. Testing a solution – testing is an important part of the software development life cycle, ensuring that the program functions correctly before being used by users. This session will explore the purpose of testing including the differences between iterative and final testing, and how to use normal, boundary and erroneous data effectively to check a programs functionality.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 6 hours of self directed learning.
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
By the end of this course, you will:
- understand how to implement advanced programming techniques within a working solution i.e. authentication, nested selection & iteration
- learn the importance of the implementation and testing stages of the software development life cycle
- understand the differences between iterative and final testing, including the different types of test data normal, boundary and erroneous
- develop confidence in leading your students as they develop their programming skills
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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