Day 1
Your First Steps in Python
Variables, data types and your first scripts.
1h30 of focused workOpen Day
Python Foundations – 7-Day Crash Course
A focused 7-day Python course for future Luxley students in Data Analytics, Data Science & AI, Data Engineering and AI Workflow. Designed for working professionals, with 1h30 to 2h of work per day.
Each day builds directly on the previous one. By Day 7 you will have written your first complete data programme and will be ready to start your main course with confidence.
Course structure at a glance
| Day | Theme | Estimated duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Your First Steps in Python | 1h30 |
| Day 2 | Strings, Operators & User Input | 1h45 |
| Day 3 | Control Flow: Decisions and Loops | 2h |
| Day 4 | Collections: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries & Sets | 2h |
| Day 5 | Functions: Writing Reusable Code | 2h |
| Day 6 | Files, Errors & Modules | 2h |
| Day 7 | OOP, Capstone Project & Next Steps | 2h |
| Total | Approximately 13 hours | |
Day 2
Strings, Operators & User Input
String manipulation, arithmetic, comparisons and input.
1h45 of focused workOpen Day
Day 3
Control Flow: Decisions and Loops
if/elif/else, while and for loops, range and loop control.
2h of focused workOpen Day
Day 4
Collections: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries & Sets
Python data structures you will use every day with pandas.
2h of focused workOpen Day
Day 5
Functions: Writing Reusable Code
def, return, parameters, *args, **kwargs and docstrings.
2h of focused workOpen Day
Day 6
Files, Errors & Modules
Reading and writing files, error handling and the standard library.
2h of focused workOpen Day
Day 7
OOP, Capstone Project & Next Steps
Classes, pip, virtual environments and your first full data programme.
2h of focused workOpen Day