Coding

If you are new to programming or want to learn more about this in-demand field, you will benefit from this introductory course that provides an overview of programming methodology for those without prior coding experience. Topics covered will include computer science fundamentals (data types, data structures, input/output, functions, sorting/searching, program structure, etc.) and basic algorithms. This course is offered in a flexible format that includes online sessions live with the instructor and additional assignments for students to complete. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Mikhail Bayder, MS

Wed, Sept 20-27, 6-9 p.m.

Remote-Live

2 Sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Course: 88321

Cost: $229

PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Coding and Computer Programming or prior coding experience.

PHP, Hypertext Preprocessor, is a widely used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. PHP is a good language to learn for beginners and advanced students. It is widely used to add scripting capabilities to static web pages and to access databases with massive amounts of data. In this course, you will approach it step by step, look at similarities to Python and develop practical skills needed in corporate web programming. Students will directly apply these topics to a series of in-class projects. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Mikhail Bayder, MS

Tues, Nov 7-14, 6-9 p.m.

Remote-live

2 Sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Course: 88325

Cost: $229

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All large and small corporations are embracing cloud computers and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most widely used cloud platforms. Begin by looking at the big picture of how the Internet works. From that foundation, you will learn popular operating system commands and build a virtual server with Web, PHP and Python scripting. You will add a database where to use PHP and Python programming skills. Students will get a great foundation for AWS cloud server setup and administration. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Mikhail Bayder, MS

Tues, Nov 21-28, 6-9 p.m.

Remote-live

2 Sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Course: 88326

Cost: $229

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PREREQUISITE: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel.

Make your Excel spreadsheets much more powerful. Learn to record macros and about the basics of VB programming. The course will teach you to read, write and debug VB code, how to pass lists and floating variables though VB, use conditional statements and create input and message boxes. At the end of this course, you will be familiar with the VBA programming language as it applies to Microsoft Excel and will apply this knowledge to make interactive and fully functional spreadsheets. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Lorie Pezzuti, BA

Tues and Thurs, Dec 5-12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

3 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Course: 88873

Cost: $299

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PREREQUISITE: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel.   

R’s widespread popularity in today’s data driven business world makes R a must-know data analysis tool in almost every field of business: finance, bioscience, supply chain, sports, retail, marketing, social media, manufacturing and even journalism. R is a software program used to analyze large data sets. Students will complete projects analyzing large data sets related to environmental and business issues. The course will cover exploratory data analysis techniques, visualization methods, modeling and ideas in reproducible research using packages from base R. Students will learn the basic syntax for R and how functions and packages work. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Weiwen Li, MA

Tues and Thurs, Jan 23-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

3 sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6

Course: 28871

Cost: $299

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PREREQUISITE: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel and the Introduction to R Programming course or some programming knowledge.

The course will expand on the topics covered in the Introduction to R Programming course. Advanced topics include the use of the Tidyverse and learning the ggplot2, dplyr and tidyr packages. In addition, advanced data science methods such as k-means, clustering and dendrograms will be covered. Students will need to save their work to their local computer or a flash drive.

INSTRUCTOR: Weiwen Li, MA

Tues and Thurs, Feb 6-20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Remote-Live

5 sessions: 10 hrs, CEU 1.0

Course: 28872

Cost: $499

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PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Coding and Computer Programming or prior coding experience.

This course is the first of the two-part series which prepares you to become PCEP Certified. Python is a general-purpose programming language ideal for any application. This is a great language to start with if you are a beginner, and it is easy for experienced programmers to master. In this course, you will understand basic concepts of software development technology. Obtain the programming knowledge that will allow you to design, write, debug and run programs encoded in the Python language.

INSTRUCTOR: Priscilla Burke, MA

Wed, Oct 4-25, 6-9 p.m.

Remote-Live

4 Sessions: 12 hrs, CEU 1.2

Course: 88323

Cost: $499

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PREREQUISITE: Python PCEP Prep Part 1.

Part 2 is the final course required to learn the remaining knowledge to successfully pass the PCEP. In this course you will learn more advanced aspects of Python programming such as packages, exceptions, file processing and coding techniques. In addition, you will gain helpful tips and tricks for exam preparation. Upon completion of Part 2, you will receive your exam voucher to be redeemed with Python Institute.

INSTRUCTOR: Priscilla Burke, MA

Wed, Nov 8-Dec 6, 6-9 p.m.

Remote-live

4 sessions: 12 hrs, CEU 1.2

Course: 88324

Cost: $499

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