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Getting Started in Programming

Code Date Delivery Cost
ITS-2515
  • Thu Jul 31, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Live Online - 1 session $200

Before each live online session, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

You've heard of programming languages like Java or Python, but want to learn more about what Programming is, and how best to use it. In this lecture, learn the fundamentals and then work on a Do It Yourself project.

Topic Outline

Topics covered in this lecture include:

Part 1: Syntax, Input, Output, Variables and Operators
- Basic Syntax, Input and Output
- Variables with Text Values
- Text Operations
- Variables with Numeric Values
- Numeric Operations
- Variables with Boolean Values

Part 2: Control Statements
- Conditionals
- Conditionals with Boolean Operations
- Looping
- Functions

Part 3: Objects
- Objects and Methods
- Objects and Properties
- Creating New Objects

Custom training workshops are available for this program

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Special Group Rates

For groups of 5 or more, special rates are available. Please contact techtraining@stanford.edu for more details.


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