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This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Python for Automation.

In this class, you’ll learn how to automate time-consuming tasks using Python such as gathering data from the internet. Whether your interests lie in social media, e-commerce, real estate, travel or government affairs, the ability to instantly collect up-to-date data across the web can be a big advantage.

Use Python code to grab precisely the data you want from a website. Along the way, you’ll learn how to write loops so that your web scraping code can process a large number of pages for you.

These fundamentals will be coupled with real-life examples of programs that can scrape valuable data from major websites. The class will also cover common pitfalls, how to run your programs on a regular schedule, and different formats for storing your scraped data.

This course is perfect for any programming beginner being introduced to the powerful world of coding, and is a great fit for students with a clearly defined learning goal of using Python for web or software development. This course is included in our Data Science & AI Certificate Online (Self-Paced).

This course has a prerequisite

Participants should have knowledge equivalent to our Python for Data Science Bootcamp course.

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Python for Automation Course Online (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

The syntax of Python and how to construct programs
How to run your programs on a regular schedule
Identify and correct common errors
How to write scripts that automate manual tasks
How to update Excel files automatically using Python

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for this course?

Employees whose jobs involve any repetitive work in the browser
Entrepreneurs running small businesses that need to run efficiently
Individuals looking to learn automation techniques for personal or professional use
Those interested in a career in automated software testing

Is this course open to beginners?

Participants should have knowledge equivalent to our Python for Data Science Bootcamp course.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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