Are you looking to take the first step in your programming journey?

Our Level 2 Programming for Beginners with Python course is for you if you:

• are a programming beginner with no or little prior knowledge
• are eager to learn more about computer code and how to use the operating system Python
• are keen to put your problem-solving skills to good use as you take on a new challenge.

 Future Opportunities

• studying programming opens up a world of future career possibilities within many roles including software development, systems analysis, computer programming, web development and more
• a great stepping stone towards a related higher level course or degree.

Topic 1: An introduction to programming

Topic 2: Python operators

Topic 3: Data types and containers

Topic 4: Python strings and string formatting

Topic 5: Simple selection statements

Topic 6: Python ‘For’ loop and range

Topic 7: Python ‘While’ loop 

Topic 8: Putting everything together

Topic 9: Python built-in functions

Topic 10: User defined functions

Topic 11: Case study 1

Topic 12: Case study 2

Exam board

• NCC Education

Format

• Self-study online learning

Hours

• Complete at your own pace
• Approx. 30 hours

Assignments

• This course is purely self-study with no tutor or assignments

Resources

• No additional set texts required

Requirements

• Internet access
• Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec

Our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.

Your course fee includes:

• 24/7 access to learn@nec platform and resources
• Expertly designed online course materials (including ebook versions of textbooks where specified) that you need to complete the course
• Support from our Student Services team
• NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
• Time planner template to help you plan your study timetable
• Information on how to apply for exams

Your course fee does not cover:

• Any fees in relation to exam entries or assessments
• Centre Assessment Grades (CAG) in the event of exam cancellation
• Recommended textbooks for additional reading or set texts

If you need more support, you can purchase:

• Online tutorials – if you need help with a specific topic you can arrange a 30 minute or 1 hour tutorial
• Additional past paper marking – to help with your exam preparation
• Revision tutorial –  to plan your revision and explore revision techniques
• Help with your UCAS application service

For further information on additional/optional support you can purchase, please visit our additional services page.

Candidates are assessed on this course via one online Multiple-Choice Examination with 40 questions. The candidate will be awarded a NCC Certificate upon passing the exam.

We know that our younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies. In our experience learning online works best when either a parent or guardian are involved. This is why NEC has developed our unique Progress Tracker to help you to support your child.

NEC’s Progress Tracker will allow you to easily track your child’s progress across their subjects and gain insight to how well they are doing through access to their assignment grades and tutor feedback.

Read more about how we work with young students who are studying at home or through a school.

Would you like to talk to our Course Advice Team about the best route for you? Visit our Contact Us page, fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you!