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Have You Ever Thought About Learning Python Programming? Then Don’t Miss the Registration Dates for the Free Courses Offered by USP
Through the Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMC), the University of São Paulo (USP) will open 245 spots in a free distance learning course in programming. In addition, another good news is that no prerequisites will be required to participate.
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The free distance learning course being offered by USP is aimed at individuals who are not familiar with the basic concepts of programming. According to the ICMC, based on the introduction, students should take the initiative to continue their studies in programming.
According to the full professor of the Institute and course coordinator, Roseli Francelin, the programming language covered in USP’s free courses will be Python, which is much easier for those starting in programming and is also widely used.
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She states that students in the free course will learn all the basic fundamentals of the programming language, how to use them, and the main functions available, but emphasizes that only students who complete 75% of the activities in the distance learning course will receive USP completion certificates.
Francelin asserts that after completing the free course at USP, students will be ready to undertake more advanced training, as they will already have the necessary foundation to participate and learn other things.
Note: Candidates will only be able to register for the free course on USP’s website starting on June 15 and 17. The distance learning classes will be held on June 19, 20, 26, and 27, with times from 2 PM to 5 PM.
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Learn a Little About the Python Programming Language
At first, Python is a high-level programming language, that is, with a simpler syntax that resembles human language more closely. It is used in various applications such as web, desktop, servers, and data science.
This programming language emerged in the 1990s, created by Dutch mathematician and programmer Guido Van Rossum. It was designed to highlight the developer’s work, making it easier to write in a readable, clean, and simple code, not only in smaller applications but also in more complex programs.
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At the beginning of the pandemic, Ana Monteiro, a student at UEMG, was dismissed from the company where she worked as a corporate educator. Early this year, she decided to switch to programming.
In just over four months, Ana achieved the position of junior IT analyst. She claims that the course opened up a range of opportunities for her, both for a fixed job and also for her launch, with the support of the company she is currently working at, Epopeia Tech, of a podcast that tells stories of women entering the technology field.
