organized by Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA)

Kickstart Python
This one-day course is a short introduction to programming in Python for people with little or no previous programming experience. It uses plotting as its motivating example to teach participants basics in this programming language (e.g., variable assignment, data types, lists, loops, writing own functions, plotting). The idea is to kick-start your Python skills, so that you can either continue to deepen your Python skills by yourself or visit one of our longer, more intense Python courses to strengthen your expertise.
This course is based on lesson plans provided by The Carpentries and will be taught by a certified carpentries instructor. To get an idea of the topics covered in this workshop, you can have a look at the example lesson plans here. But please be aware that the exact content covered in each course can vary slightly, depending on the course instructors and time constraints. You will get more information on this course closer to the starting date.
Workshop Days and Times
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 9 am - 5 pm
NOTE: Registration will open September 12, 2024 at 12 pm.
Target Group
The course is aimed at Helmholtz researchers and partner institutions, but we will also admit a limited number of researchers from other institutions. The course is appropriate for learners with no previous experience in Python.
Additional Information
The course content is coordinated, so we strongly recommend that you do not miss any part of the course. To receive a certificate we expect full time and active participation.
Your registration for this course is binding. If you need to leave/miss the course for a period of time, please let us know in advance.
There is no waiting list for this course! If someone withdraws from a course, their place is automatically reopened. We therefore advise you to keep an eye on the registration in case the course is full and you would like to attend. Also, this course will be offered again in the future - you can check our HIDA Course Catalog for updates.
This course is free of charge.