Course Outline
Introduction
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Python philosophy and principles
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Python for engineers vs Python for software developers
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Overview of Python features for technical and automation applications
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Beyond coding: Python as an engineering thinking tool
Understanding Python for Engineering
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The lifecycle of a Python script in a technical environment
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How Python fits in with automation, data processing, and industrial workflows
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Python and industrial systems: possibilities and limitations
Getting Started
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Setting up the Development Environment
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Installing Python as a stand-alone application
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Using Python from the command line
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Installing Python on-premise
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Installing Python in the cloud (optional context)
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Installing and using a Python IDE (VS Code, PyCharm)
Python Fundamentals for Engineers
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Python syntax, variables, data types and operators
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Conditions, loops and basic control flow
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Functions and modular thinking
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Lists, dictionaries and simple data structures
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Engineering logic patterns: thresholds, rules, parameters and decision scripts
Working with Data and Automation
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Reading and writing simple files
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CSV data handling and basic technical data processing
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Basic debugging mindset and error handling
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Automating repetitive engineering tasks
Applied Mini-Project
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Building a simple technical calculation, data processing or automation script
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Practical exercise: machine performance analysis or KPI report generation
Summary and Next Steps
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Recap of key concepts
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Resources for further learning
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Next steps for applying Python in engineering environments
Requirements
- An understanding of basic computer usage and logical reasoning
- Experience with technical or engineering environments (optional)
- Programming experience: None required
Audience
- Engineers and automation professionals
- Technicians and technical jobseekers
- Engineering students (Bac+2 to Bac+5)
- IT professionals who want to apply Python in industrial contexts
- Anyone with a technical background looking to learn Python for practical applications
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 6400 € + VAT*
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