This course is part of the Programming Essentials with Python ExpertTrack
Programming Essentials with Python: Cloud Technology and SaaS
Launch your career in programming with this course on the fundamentals of Python and other programming languages.
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Course 2 of 3
Programming Essentials with Python: Cloud Technology and SaaS
What’s powering the architecture of cloud computing, and how does it rely on Python programming?
The second course in this Python ExpertTrack takes a deep dive into the cloud.
You’ll look at different types of cloud architecture and learn to articulate the benefits, challenges, and opportunities they offer.
You’ll also gain further insights into the most commonly used programming language – Python. You’ll master its primary functions, and examine its data structures and how to use them.
Discover how cloud computing works
Cloud computing has transformed how computer power – from networks to intelligence – is delivered, offering the opportunity for innovation, flexibility and economies of scale.
This course will teach you the fundamentals of the cloud and how it came to be. You’ll identify the major players within cloud computing, and gain a greater knowledge of its importance and impact upon business and the wider world.
Examine IaaS, Saas and other types of cloud architecture
Going further into cloud computing services, you’ll look at various deployment models and learn how to weigh them up against the risks and challenges they will face.
You’ll go in-depth on IaaS (Infrastructure as a service), Saas (software as a service) and FaaS (function as a service) infrastructure services, and analyse the benefits, issues and opportunities that cloud computing presents.
Master the basics of data structures and algorithms in Python
The final week of the course will shift focus to one of the most straightforward and most commonly used programming languages, Python.
As well as learning how to use its primary functions, you’ll also find out how to define and compare its four built-in data structures – list, tuple, dictionary and set.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to cloud computing
Welcome to the course
We will go through an introduction to the course, information about the optional project tasks, and an overview of Week 1.
Introduction to cloud computing
In this activity, we will discuss what cloud computing is, how it works, and how we got to this type of technology, including a brief historical look at the technology.
The cloud computing sector
In this activity, we will discuss the most prominent organisations in the cloud computing industry, critical trends that cloud computing has taken, along with its impact in our lives.
Wrap-up
Now it's time to reflect on your learning throughout the week and look to what's next!
Week 2
Cloud deployment models, risks, and benefits
Welcome to Week 2
Welcome to Week 2: Cloud deployment models, risks, and benefits.
Cloud Operations
In this activity, we will talk about the various cloud deployment models, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and FaaS.
Benefits and opportunities, challenges and risks of cloud computing
In this section, we will discuss some of the key benefits, opportunities, challenges and risks of cloud computing. You should be able to obtain a high level understanding of the key aspects of cloud computing through this.
Wrap-up
Wrap up of Week 2's learning.
Week 3
Python data structures
Welcome to Week 3
Welcome to Week 3: Python data structures.
Python data structures
Python data structures represent the way that objects are stored within Python. This activity aims to discuss some of the common Python data structures and how you can manipulate them.
Wrap-up
Wrap-up of Week 3's learning.
Week 4
Python functions
Welcome to Week 4
Welcome to Week 4: Python functions.
Functions
In this activity, we discuss what functions are in Python, and how you can use them to improve the readability of your code, and your workflow.
Wrap-up
We will summarise the content that we learned over Weeks 3 and 4, along with a few exercises for you to practice your Python skills with.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Define and differentiate between the various types of cloud architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and FaaS)
- Articulate the benefits, challenges and opportunities of cloud computing
- Identify the basics of Python for programming
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for professionals looking to build confidence in Python and other programming languages.
It’s ideally suited to career-changers seeking a programming role, established technology professionals, and tech team leaders.
What software or tools do you need?
On this course we’ll be using Python. We recommend you use a computer to access these elements.
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