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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming

Master practical Python skills and boost your productivity with this beginner-friendly course! Learn how to automate everyday computer tasks from organizing fil...

Weekly LIVE Sessions

Video Classes

English

100 Students

Certificate Course

Course Overview

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming is a practical, hands-on course designed to teach beginners how to harness the power of Python to streamline everyday tasks. Whether you're working with spreadsheets, PDFs, emails, or file systems, this course guides you through writing scripts that can perform repetitive tasks automatically saving time and reducing errors. No prior programming experience is required, making it accessible to office professionals, students, and anyone looking to become more efficient with technology.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to build real-world automation tools that improve your productivity and free up your time for more meaningful work. These skills are highly transferable across industries and roles, from administrative work to data entry, IT support, and more. If you're ready to work smarter, not harder this course offers the perfect starting point.

FAQ

Yes! Each course comes with an assigned mentor who hosts weekly live sessions and provides support throughout your learning journey

Absolutely. The platform is mobile-friendly, so you can learn on your smartphone, tablet, or computer whichever suits you best.

Not at all. Many of our courses are designed for absolute beginners. Each course page lists any prerequisites (if required), but most start from scratch.

No. You have lifetime access to any course you enroll in, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed. However, access to mentors is limited to 3 months after your payment.

Yes! You will get a certificate after you complete the course. Our certificates are widely recognized by employers and useful for showcasing your practical skills and achievements.

Our platform offers high-quality, affordable tech and non-tech courses tailored for African learners. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to advance your skills, we provide practical, career-focused learning at a fraction of the typical cost.

Yes! We believe education should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer premium content at significantly discounted prices, without compromising on quality.

Course curriculum

Intro Course
00:05:39

Python Basics for Automation
02:02:20

Flow Control and Loops
01:03:36

Functions and Error Handling
00:12:16

Working with Strings and Regex
00:53:17

Working with Files and Folder
00:33:26

Web Scraping and Data Extraction
00:21:21

Excel, PDFs, and Email Automation
00:17:45

GUI Automation with PyAutoGUI
00:03:52

Scheduling Scripts and Background Execution
00:19:48

Automation Projects
00:26:48

Capstone Project and Final Assessment
02:05:08

Requirement

No prior programming experience needed
A computer with internet access
Basic computer literacy (e.g., using files, folders, and applications)
Willingness to learn and experiment

Outcomes

Understand Python basics including variables, loops, functions, and data structures
Write Python scripts to automate tasks such as file management, web scraping, and working with Excel, PDFs, and emails
Increase productivity by eliminating repetitive manual work
Apply automation techniques in real-world scenarios across various industries
Build a solid foundation for more advanced Python programming and software development