Course : Learn to program (with Python)

Development novices learn the basics of algorithmics

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. IPY
Price : 1650 € E.T.

Learn to program (with Python)

Development novices learn the basics of algorithmics


Required course

This course introduces you to the basics of programming and algorithms. You'll learn about the key stages in building a computer program. You'll learn about syntax, code organization and testing. The Python language will be used for examples and practical work.


INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. IPY
  3d - 21h00
1650 € E.T.




This course introduces you to the basics of programming and algorithms. You'll learn about the key stages in building a computer program. You'll learn about syntax, code organization and testing. The Python language will be used for examples and practical work.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
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.
MATTHIAS B.
29/06/26
4 / 5

I really enjoyed this course; I would have liked a bit more theory, especially at the start (I’m not a computer scientist)
DORIANE M.
29/06/26
5 / 5

The training course was very interesting and quite comprehensive
AGNES R.
29/06/26
5 / 5

A very comprehensive training course for a trainee new to coding



Publication date : 01/05/2024



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.

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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 9 Sep., 9 Sep., 7 Oct., 18 Nov., 18 Nov., 16 Dec.

2027 : 1 Feb., 1 Feb., 28 Apr., 28 Apr., 20 Sep., 20 Sep., 1 Dec., 1 Dec.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 2 Sep., 30 Sep., 4 Nov., 9 Dec.

2027 : 1 Feb., 28 Apr., 20 Sep., 1 Dec.

LUXEMBOURG
2027 : 28 Apr., 20 Sep., 1 Dec.



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.