Coding: Python Advanced (Virtual)

Our Python Advanced course is designed for students who are ready to move beyond intermediate programming into the advanced capabilities of Python. Python Advanced challenges students to think like professional developers by applying their skills to solve complex problems, build robust applications, and explore high-level computer science concepts.

Students will work on multi-layered projects and gain hands-on experience with topics that bridge the gap between academic programming and real-world software development. Emphasis is placed on modular design, performance optimization, and using Python in advanced fields such as data science, machine learning, and web development.

Course Topics Include:

• Advanced OOP: Abstract classes, interfaces, and class hierarchies in large-scale applications

• Data Management: Using SQL databases and CSV/JSON formats to manage and manipulate data

• Web Development with Flask: Creating dynamic web applications using the Flask microframework

• APIs in Action: Designing and integrating RESTful APIs into projects

• Data Science Foundations: Introduction to NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib for analyzing and visualizing data

• Intro to Machine Learning: Basic ML concepts and using pre-trained models with libraries like scikit-learn

• Project Architecture & Design: Planning, structuring, and building scalable applications

• Testing and Version Control: Unit testing, debugging, and introduction to Git for version control

• Capstone Project: A self-directed final project that showcases students’ mastery of advanced Python skills

By the end of the course, students will be equipped to build full-scale applications, analyze and visualize data, and approach software development with a professional mindset. Python Advanced lays the groundwork for future studies in software engineering, machine learning, and computer science at the high school, college, or even early professional level.

Recommended For:

• Returning AlphaMinds students in grades 7–12 who have successfully completed AlphaMinds’ Python Intermediate course
• New students who have equivalent experience with Python and object-oriented programming.