Certificate in Coding Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Programming
· Overview of programming concepts
· Importance of coding in various industries
· Introduction to coding environments and tools
Module 2: Programming Basics
· Understanding algorithms and pseudocode
· Variables, data types, and operators
· Control flow: loops and conditional statements
· Functions and modular programming
Module 3: Introduction to a Programming Language (e.g., Python)
· Setting up and configuring the development environment
· Basic syntax and structure
· Input/output operations
· Debugging and error handling
Module 4: Data Structures
· Arrays and lists
· Stacks and queues
· Linked lists
· Dictionaries and hash tables
Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
· Principles of OOP
· Classes and objects
· Inheritance and polymorphism
· Encapsulation and abstraction
Module 6: File Handling
· Reading from and writing to files
· File formats and serialization
· Exception handling in file operations
Module 7: Web Development Basics
· Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
· Basics of client-side scripting
· Creating a simple web page
Module 8: Introduction to Databases
· Basics of relational databases
· SQL fundamentals
· Connecting a program to a database
· CRUD operations
Module 9: Version Control with Git
· Understanding version control
· Setting up and using Git
· Collaborative coding with Git and GitHub
· Branching and merging strategies
Module 10: Problem Solving and Algorithm Design
· Strategies for problem-solving
· Advanced algorithms and data structures
· Analyzing and optimizing code
Module 11: Introduction to APIs
· Understanding APIs and web services
· Making API requests
· Integrating external APIs into applications
Module 12: Final Coding Project
· Applying coding skills to a final project
· Building a portfolio showcasing coding projects
· Presentation and critique of the final project