Introduction to object orientated programming in Python

Open to
Government analysts
Training category
Analytical
Type of training
Online
Length
5 hours
Organiser
Data Science Campus Faculty
Provider
Data Science Campus Faculty
Location
Online

Description

This course is designed to introduce learners to object orientated programming in Python. As an object orientated language, every variable used in Python is an object. This course will cover what is meant by objects, how to create user-defined classes to hold data, and how to expand and enhance them to perform key functions. It will also provide a greater understanding into how commonly used Python packages are set up, and work behind the scenes.

Learners should have a good level of experience with Python, including experience creating their own functions.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, learners should:

  • have a better understanding of previously experienced Python objects
  • be able to create simple classes to hold data
  • be able to augment classes with complicated methods and powerful tools

Learners will also be familiar with:

  • inheriting objects
  • comparing objects
  • combining objects
  • decorating objects

How to book

Please use your Learning Hub account to access the course online.

If you do not have a Learning Hub account, please contact Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.

Contact

If you would like more information about this course, please email Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.