ICT 778 - Python Foundations

Delivery Options Online Synchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language with an emphasis on writing clean, efficient, and reliable code. This course introduces best practices for coding, testing, and debugging, while also demonstrating how artificial intelligence tools can be leveraged to support and accelerate the coding process.

Python is a versatile, cross-platform language widely used in web development, network programming, and data-driven applications such as analytics, business intelligence, and AI. Code written on one operating system, such as Windows, runs seamlessly on Mac or Linux, making Python a valuable and transferable skill across today’s technology landscape.

NOTE: Formerly ICT 781 Python Level 1. Students who successfully completed ICT 781 are exempt from taking ICT 778 Python Foundations.

Course Details

This course is designed to be an introduction to python programming. Learn fundamental concepts of computer programming and start building coding skills with the Python programming language.

Course Level Learning Outcomes

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Develop programs using Python programming language
Evaluate and test Python commands
Navigate, edit, debug, and run Python code
Apply Python object-oriented programming concepts
Create simple Python modules

Topics of Instruction

Introduction to Python and Notebook
Work with variables, operator and modules
Use Python conditional control statements in decision making and iterations
Functions and passing arguments
Lists, tuples, dictionaries, string
Work with APIs
Object-oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
Exception handling and file input/output object

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics : Optional Courses
Network and Linux System Administration : Optional Courses

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ICT 778 - 018

Apr 01, 2026

Online Synchronous

Available

Online Synchronous

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Apr 01, 2026 to Jun 03, 2026

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Online Synchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$829.00

Reading List / Textbook

No Required Textbook.

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

You will require access to a computer with the required software, Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone, webcam, and a monitor large enough to display multiple applications (or the use of two monitors).

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Zoom web conferencing software. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students who register on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.