Course Details

This short course is for those wanting to get started in the world of coding with the Python Language.  With vast data sources, data analysis and manipulation is now common in business. This course gets you started by understanding what software is needed, how to start and how to leverage artificial intelligence tools to get you coding quickly. 

 

This course introduces you to Python coding using the Anaconda Navigator (https://www.anaconda.com/products/navigator), which includes Spyder (http://spyder-ide.org/ ). 


The following topics are covered:

  • What are Python and Anaconda
  • Installing Anaconda 
  • Familiarising with Spyder – Anaconda’s built in Python coding environment
  • Installing Plug-ins
  • Some basic coding with examples and using off-the-shelf AI tools to help you. Includes basic input prompting.
  • Running code and saving results.


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CPD Course Speaker

Queens Business School

Martin Quinn

Martin Quinn is a professionally qualified management accountant with experience in both indigenous and multinational firms. Martin has been involved in academia since 2004, primarily teaching management accounting. Martin’s research interests include accounting change and accounting history.