Course Outline

Introduction to Python and Google Colab for Government

  • Setting up Google Colab for government use
  • Understanding the Python programming environment in a public sector context
  • Writing and executing your first Python script for government applications

Variables and Data Types

  • Introduction to variables for data management
  • Different data types in Python for efficient data handling
  • Operations on numbers and strings for government datasets

Control Structures

  • Conditional statements for decision-making in public sector applications
  • Loops: for and while, to automate repetitive tasks
  • Controlling program flow with decisions to enhance governance processes

Functions and Modules

  • Defining and calling functions for modular code in government projects
  • Scope and lifetime of variables in a public sector context
  • Importing and using modules to leverage existing libraries for government tasks

Working with Collections

  • Lists and tuples for organizing data in government systems
  • Dictionaries and sets for efficient data retrieval and management
  • Iterating through collections to process large datasets

Basic Libraries in Python

  • Introduction to libraries like NumPy and Matplotlib for government data analysis
  • Basic data manipulation with Pandas for government datasets
  • Simple data visualization for transparent reporting and decision-making

Final Project

  • Applying learned concepts to a small project relevant to government operations
  • Best practices for writing and organizing Python code in the public sector
  • Debugging and troubleshooting techniques for government applications

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • No prior programming experience required
  • Basic understanding of computer operations
  • Familiarity with web browsing and fundamental mathematical concepts

Audience for Government

  • Developers
  • Data Analysts
 14 Hours

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