In the final course, we'll tie all the concepts they’ve learned throughout this program together. They’ll tackle scenarios in Qwiklabs that will challenge them to use multiple skills at once. They’ll take a closer look at how to use external Python modules like the Python Image Library (PIL) to extend their code’s capabilities. They’ll also use data serialization to turn in-memory objects into messages that can be sent over programs with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Finally, learners will solve a real-world problem by using their technical knowledge to create a program!
Automating Real-World Tasks with Python
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Automating Real-World Tasks with Python
This course is part of Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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What you'll learn
Use Python external libraries to create and modify documents, images, and messages
Understand and use Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to interact with web services
Understand and use data serialization to send messages between running programs
Build a solution using the skills you have learned
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4 quizzes, 2 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll be introduced to distributed systems and Non Abstract Large System Design or NALSD. We’ll cover built-in verse external libraries and go over API’s. Next, we’ll loop back to how to generate and manage containers, this time, focusing on VS Studio and Docker. You’ll learn how to use PIL for working with images. Finally, you’ll put what you learned into action in a lab where you will scale and convert images using PIL.
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15 readings1 assignment1 app item
In this module, you’ll learn about web applications and services and APIs. We’ll cover RESTful APIs and REST architecture, as well as, how to use REST APIs to access web data. You’ll learn more about Flask and data serialization. Next, we’ll dive into the Python Requests Library and cover different request methods like HTTP GET and Post. Finally, you’ll be introduced to Django, a full stack web framework. You’ll complete a lab that uses Django to process text files with Python dictionaries and upload to a running web service.
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18 readings1 quiz1 app item
In this module, you’ll learn about logging, the logging module, and exception handling. You’ll be introduced to the Python email library and learn how to add attachments and send emails through the SMTP server. Next, we’ll cover generating PDFs and how to add tables and graphics. Finally, you’ll put all of this together in a lab where you will generate a PDF and send it via email!
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21 readings2 quizzes1 app item
In this module, you’ll complete the final course project! You’ll go over the project problem statement, and we’ll provide you with some resources to solve the problem and complete the project. You’ll put everything you have learned throughout this course into action by automating updating catalog information. In this lab, you’ll write a script, generate a PDF, automatically send that PDF via email, and write a script to check the health status of the system.
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9 videos10 readings1 quiz1 assignment1 app item1 plugin
In this module, you’ll explore job readiness skills and other job related resources. You’ll learn more about working from home and advanced communication skills. We’ll also cover imposter syndrome and burnout and provide tips that you can use throughout your career.
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BJ
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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023
Lectures are well done. Labs can struggle with automated tasks. The mini quizzes throughout the course are re-enforcing and helpful. Lecturers are very good
YC
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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2020
This course was really challenging, but also a great learning experience at the same time. Completing this course will boost your confidence and sharpen your skills.
NS
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Reviewed on Sep 2, 2021
Excellent course! Learning a ton... No doubt, I will reuse of part of it in real life. The capstone project is hard as real life :). Much appreciated. Thank you!
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