Crash Course on Python

Eric Chuar has completed the Crash Course on Python for Personal & Professional Productivity and received a certificate from Google Career Certificates.

SCHOOL:
Google Career Certificates

GRADUATED:
2018

DURATION:
6 Months

Crash Course on Python-page

Crash Course Skills Gained

What Python is and why Python is relevant to automation

How to use the basic Python structures: strings, lists, and dictionaries

How to write short Python scripts to perform automated actions

How to create your own Python objects

Course Perspective

Just finished the Crash Course on Python, and I’ve got to say, it feels like finding a secret cheat code in a video game. I’ve always been the kind to get my hands-on experience first before even thinking about a formal course. Certificates? Nah, they’re just window dressing. Real pros in IT know that it’s your skills, not a piece of paper, that do the talking.

Now, I’ve been in the digital marketing and programming game for a good while, but this Python course was a game-changer. It’s so detailed yet so foundational that it’s hard for most people to get, which honestly just adds to the allure for me.

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. First off, Python isn’t just a programming language; it’s a key to automation. This course broke down why Python is so pivotal, especially in automating tasks that would otherwise eat up loads of time.

The basic structures like strings, lists, and dictionaries? Mastered those too. They’re the building blocks that let you manipulate data and perform tasks efficiently.

But the course didn’t stop at the basics. It taught me how to write Python scripts to automate actions. That’s like having a mini-robot at your fingertips, ready to do your bidding.

And creating my own Python objects? Yeah, learned that as well. It’s like customizing that mini-robot to do exactly what you want, how you want it.

Why does this matter, especially when I’ve been living in places like Malaysia and Singapore for so long? Because it’s not just about making money. It’s about understanding what people genuinely need and delivering on that.

As the years go by (and yes, my family is growing—I’ve got a cute kid to prove it), my main aim is to share what I know. Be it digital marketing, programming, or even my passions like badminton and red wine, it’s all about giving back. Life’s too short to make everything about the bottom line.

So, what’s the plan now? I’m taking these newfound Python skills and applying them to real-world projects. I want to share this knowledge and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Time’s ticking, and this course just handed me a new set of tools to make the most of it.