Publication date : 01/05/2024
Course : Learn to program (with Python)Development novices learn the basics of algorithmics
Practical course - 3d
- 21h00 - Ref. IPY
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 | Structuring programs according to an algorithm |
| Master the lexicon and syntax of a language to write a program |
| Running a program |
| Debugging and testing a program |
Intended audience
Anyone who needs to learn programming.
Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.
Practical details
Although this is not a Python course, participants will spend 60% of their time working on algorithmic practical exercises.
Teaching methods
Active pedagogy based on examples, demonstrations, experience sharing, case studies and assessment of learning throughout the course.
Course schedule
1 A program
- What is a program?
- What is a language? The different paradigms.
- What is an algorithm? Pseudo-language.
- Compilers. Executables.
Exercise
Presentation of different languages. Write a first algorithm in a pseudo-language.
2 Genesis of a first program
- Writing a program: syntax and instructions.
- Compile and run the program.
- What is a bookshop? Its role, its use.
Exercise
Write, compile and run a first Python program.
3 Programming rules
- Naming convention. Syntax convention.
- Using comments. Why comment on developments?
- Improve program readability: code indentation, code breakdown, etc.
4 Variables
- What is a variable?
- Primitive types: integers, strings, real numbers, others.
- Variable declaration, definition and initialization. Constants.
- Input, display, assignment, type conversion.
- Organize data in tabular form.
Hands-on work
Variable handling.
5 Operators and expressions
- The different operators (addition, equality...).
- Combination of operators.
- Boolean expression.
Exercise
Handling operators and Boolean expressions.
6 Control structures
- Alternative selections (if, if-then-then...).
- Instruction blocks (notion of Start... End).
- Iterative loops (tant-que-repéter, répéter-jusqu'à, pour-de-à).
- Instruction nesting.
Exercise
Use of control structures.
7 Procedures and functions
- Definitions: procedure, function. Interest.
- Parameter passing.
- Function return code. Calling functions.
8 Program maintenance, debugging and testing
- Interpret error messages.
- Use a debugger: step-by-step program execution, breakpoints, inspect variables.
- Unit testing.
Hands-on work
Use a debugger to control program execution.
Customer reviews
4,6 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
SÉBASTIEN C.
10/12/25
5 / 5
very good training, fairly condensed
JULIEN L.
10/12/25
5 / 5
I found that this course provided a very good basis for getting started in Python and the instructor explained things well.
ANTHONY B.
19/11/25
4 / 5
In my opinion, the time allowed for each exercise is too long. It doesn't take an afternoon to deal with 4 questions. But on the other hand, the trainer is a great teacher and that's very much appreciated.
PARTICIPANTS
Anyone who needs to learn programming.
PREREQUISITES
No special knowledge required.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
Anyone who needs to learn programming.
PREREQUISITES
No special knowledge required.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TEACHING AIDS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
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