Python Programming for Beginners

Month 1: Programming Foundations (4 weeks)

Week 1: Introduction to Programming & Python Basics (2 hours)

• Understanding fundamental concepts: variables, data types, operators, control flow (if/else, loops)
• Setting up development environment: installing Python, using interactive platforms like Colab or Repl.it
• Hands-on session: writing simple Python scripts

Week 2: Functions & Debugging (2 hours)

• Defining and using functions for reusable code and program organization
• Debugging techniques: identifying and fixing errors in code
• Hands-on session: building functions and practicing debugging strategies

Week 3: Data Structures & Lists (2 hours)

• Working with data structures: lists, tuples, dictionaries for efficient data storage and manipulation
• Accessing and modifying elements in lists using indexing and slicing
• Hands-on session: implementing data structures in practical exercises

Week 4: Loops & Iteration (2 hours)

• Mastering various loop types (for, while) for automating repetitive tasks
• Nested loops and their applications
• Hands-on session: building programs using different loop patterns

Month 2: Intermediate Concepts (4 weeks)

Week 5: Modules & Packages (2 hours)

• Importing and using pre-written modules and packages to extend Python capabilities
• Popular libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib for data analysis and visualization
• Hands-on session: exploring modules and building basic data visualizations

Week 6: Files & Exceptions (2 hours)

• Reading and writing data from files for persistent information storage
• Exception handling: preventing crashes and handling errors gracefully
• Hands-on session: working with files and implementing exception handling techniques

Week 7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) (2 hours)

• Understanding OOP concepts: classes, objects, attributes, methods
• Designing and implementing custom classes to represent real-world entities
• Hands-on session: building an object-oriented program example

Week 8: Web Scraping & APIs (2 hours)

• Extracting data from websites using BeautifulSoup tools
• Interacting with APIs to retrieve data from external sources
• Hands-on session: web scraping a simple website and connecting to an API

Month 3: Project Focus & Beyond (4 weeks)

Week 9: Project Brainstorming & Planning (2 hours)

• Choosing a project that applies learned skills: simple game, data analysis tool, web application
• Defining project requirements, breaking it down into tasks, and setting a timeline
• Hands-on session: brainstorming project ideas and developing a project plan

Week 10-12: Project Development & Deployment (6 hours per week)

• Implementation: working on the project step-by-step, referring back to learned concepts
• Practice good coding practices, utilize resources and forums for support
• Hands-on sessions: dedicated time for individual project development with instructor guidance

Week 12: Project Showcase & Graduation (2 hours)

• Presenting completed projects to peers and receiving feedback from instructors
• Graduation ceremony and awarding certificates of completion