Learn Python®
– The Fastest-Growing Programming Language in the World
Python is a programming language that opens more doors than any other. The more you understand Python, the more you can achieve in the 21st century. With solid Python skills, you can build a rewarding career across a wide range of industries and roles.
Software Engineer, Software Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Data Scientist, Project Manager, Systems Administrator, Security Engineer, Tester – the opportunities that involve Python are as varied as they are exciting. And there are many of them.
The choices you make every day shape your reality and determine who you are, but the life-changing decisions you make determine who you become. At OpenEDG, we believe in the power of education and certification, and in the lifelong impact of making the right decisions for your future.
Follow one of the OpenEDG Python Institute professional development programs, learn Python, certify your skills, and kickstart your career as a developer. Take the next step toward your ultimate goal – landing your dream job.
Complete a course that equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in your chosen career. Pass the exam, earn an industry-recognized certification, and open the door to professional opportunities around the world. The right certification empowers you to move forward with confidence and make your ambitions a reality.
Why Learn Python?
Python Institute courses stand out for their accessibility, friendliness, and student-centered approach. Each course begins with the absolute basics and guides you step by step through progressively more complex topics. By the end, you’ll be a confident, responsible software creator ready to take on real-world challenges across many roles in the IT industry. Here are five great reasons to learn Python:
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Enjoy strong job security: We live in a world driven by technology – a world that never stops evolving and one in which countless devices and systems rely on Python every day, often invisibly. In this environment, the demand for skilled programmers is exceptionally high, and there’s no sign that this will change any time soon.
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Earn a competitive salary: Free, open-source, and beginner-friendly, Python dominates today’s software landscape. With its strong presence in the Internet of Things, data science, and artificial intelligence, Python developers rank among the highest-paid professionals in tech.
At any given time, there are over 100,000 unfilled Python-related jobs worldwide. The growing reliance on the Internet and automation means this demand will continue to rise – and so will the earning potential of Python programmers. -
Work from anywhere: Most programming jobs are concentrated in North America and Western Europe, but even if you’re based elsewhere, your Python skills are in high demand globally.
According to an analysis by The Economist, only 13% of programming jobs offered remote work in 2011. By 2021, that number had grown to over 75%, accelerated by the pandemic. Because programming requires little more than a computer and an Internet connection, more professionals are now able to work remotely from anywhere in the world. -
Build a career without a CS or IT degree: While many programmers hold degrees in computer science, IT, or engineering, more employers are now focused on your practical skills and proven expertise rather than your academic background. What matters most is your ability to code, solve problems, and demonstrate your proficiency through projects and certifications.
Industry-recognized certifications and a strong programming portfolio are increasingly valued as the new standard of competence – and often, they’re what helps candidates stand out to employers. -
Become a creator: Most importantly, learning to program empowers you to bring ideas to life. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how software, apps, and digital systems work, and you’ll be able to design and build your own. Programming is one of the most rewarding creative pursuits – it’s about turning imagination into reality, building tools that make a difference, and shaping the technology that shapes the future.
Learn with Edube Interactive™ – the Learning Tool
Edube Interactive isn’t just another learning platform – it’s a complete hands-on environment that takes your learning and assessment experience to the next level. With Edube, you learn by doing: coding directly in the browser, solving real problems, and seeing the results of your work instantly. The platform combines interactive learning scenarios, gamified motivation systems, and carefully structured learning paths to help you stay engaged and make steady progress from beginner to professional.
Study, practice, and certify:
✔ Experiment with your code in the Sandbox – a browser-based programming environment fully integrated with your courses and study materials.
✔ Apply what you’ve learned through hands-on lab exercises and interactive assessments designed to help you measure your understanding and strengthen your coding skills.
✔ When you’re ready, take the certification exam to earn an industry-recognized credential, advance your career in IT and programming, and move one step closer to landing your dream job.
Your Goal Is Our Goal!
All our courses combine theoretical foundations with hands-on practice to prepare you for real-world programming tasks and scenarios. Each course includes quizzes, tests, interactive assessments, and lab exercises that help you understand programming concepts deeply and turn knowledge into practical skills. Every course is designed and reviewed by experienced educators and industry professionals to reflect current market needs and equip you with the skills required for careers in software development, IT, and emerging technologies.
Our courses are aligned with industry-recognized certifications, helping you validate your skills and gain formal recognition for your programming expertise. The learning paths cover all levels of programming proficiency – entry, associate, and professional.
Edube Interactive is a fully integrated learning and assessment platform that takes you from beginner to expert and prepares you for real-world programming challenges with confidence and competence.
STUDY RESOURCES
CHECK OUT OUR COURSES
General-Purpose
Programming Track
600k+
Python Essentials 1
Beginner
6-8 weeks
English, Spanish
Free
Python Essentials 1
This course is the first in a 2-course series that will prepare you for the PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification exam, and help you build the essential foundations for the PCAP™ – Certified Associate Python Programmer certification exam.
The main goal of the course is to guide you from a state of complete programming illiteracy to a level of programming knowledge which allows you to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the Python language, and to understand the basic concepts of software development technology.
The course will prepare you for jobs and careers connected with widely understood software development, which includes not only creating the code itself as a junior developer, but also computer systems design and software testing.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
200k+
Python Essentials 2
Intermediate
7-8 weeks
English, Spanish
Free
Python Essentials 2
This course is the second in a 2-course series that will prepare you for the PCAP™ – Certified Associate Python Programmer certification exam at Pearson VUE.
The course picks up where Python Essentials 1 leaves off. Its main goal is to teach you the skills related to the more advanced aspects of Python programming, including modules, packages, exceptions, file processing, as well as general coding techniques and object-oriented programming (OOP).
The course is recommended for aspiring developers who are interested in pursuing careers connected with Software Development, Security, Networking, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Python for Testing Track
3000+
Python for Testing 101 (PT101)
Beginner Plus
6-8 weeks
English
Free
Python For Testing 101 (PT101)
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and best practices in software testing, with a focus on how testing fits into the software development process. It covers essential testing principles, debugging techniques, test documentation, and software quality assurance while exploring both manual and automated testing approaches.
The main goal of the course is to provide a strong foundation in software testing, including key terminology, testing methodologies, ISTQB® principles, and structured approaches to improving software quality. While Python is used for examples, this course does not focus on writing automated tests but instead prepares learners to understand and apply testing techniques effectively.
By completing this course, you will be prepared for the PCET™ – Certified Entry-Level Tester with Python certification and gain essential skills for careers in software testing and quality assurance. This includes roles such as software tester, QA engineer, and test analyst, as well as software development positions that require an understanding of testing principles.
Python for Testing Track
n/a
Python for Testing 102 (PT102)
Beginner Plus
7-8 weeks
English
Free
Python for Testing 102 (PT102)
(Coming Soon)
This course builds on the foundational concepts introduced in Python for Testing 101 (PT101) and takes your testing skills to the next level. It focuses on practical software testing using Python’s most popular frameworks, such as unittest and pytest, while reinforcing essential testing methodologies, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
You will learn how to structure and automate tests effectively, organize test suites, and integrate testing into the software development lifecycle. The course emphasizes writing maintainable, reliable, and efficient tests that help ensure software quality and stability.
By completing this course, you will gain practical experience with modern testing tools and frameworks, preparing you for the PCAT™ – Certified Associate Tester with Python certification. The skills acquired will support your growth in roles such as QA Engineer, Software Tester, Test Automation Engineer, or Python Developer involved in quality assurance and continuous integration processes.
Python for Data Analysis Track
n/a
Python for Data Analytics 101 (PD101)
Beginner Plus
6-8 weeks
English
Free
Python for Data Analytics 101 (PD101)
(Coming Soon)
This course will teach you how to use Python to perform data mining, data analysis, and data visualization operations, and it will prepare you for the PCED™ – Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python certification exam.
The main goal of the course is to introduce you to the main concepts, best practices, and essential tools utilized in the field of data analytics, as well as familiarize you with the role of a data scientist in the entire data analytics pipeline.
The course will prepare you for jobs and careers connected with software development and data science, which includes such job roles as data analyst, marketing analyst, and software engineer.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
40k+
Advanced OOP
Intermediate/Advanced
42 hours
English
Free
Advanced Classes and Object-Oriented Programming in Python
This course is the first in a 5-course series that will prepare you for the CSPP1 – Certified Specialist in Python Programming and PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 certification exam.
This course gives you the opportunity to dive into more advanced programming in the Python language and related technologies as well as advanced notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming.
You will learn about classes, instances, attributes, and methods; shallow and deep operations, polymorphism, special methods, static and class methods, abstract classes, method overriding, composition, inheritance, subclassing, encapsulation, advanced techniques of exception handling, serialization of Python objects (the pickle module), the shelve module, decorators, and metaprogramming.
After the course you will be able to design and create Python programs using the object-oriented approach, as well as acquire the essentials skills necessary for professional use of the Python language and land a job in software development.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
12k+
Best Practices and Standardization
Intermediate/Advanced
10 hours
English
Free
Best Practices and Standardization
This course is the second in a 5-course series that will prepare you for the PCPP1 - Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 certification exam.
In this course you will learn about the best practices, standardization, and coding conventions in the Python Language.
You will learn about PEP 8 and how to implement the conventions for code comprising the standard library in the main Python distribution. You will also learn about the Zen of Python (PEP 20) and the principles that influence the design of Python code. Finally, you will become familiar with PEP 257 and the docstring conventions.
After the course you will know how to implement the best coding practices and conventions using the Python language professionally. You will be able to write better and more effective code, and know how to avoid the most common errors and mistakes.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
20k+
GUI Programming
Intermediate/Advanced
21 hours
English
Free
Introduction to GUI Programming in Python (TkInter)
This course is the third in a 5-course series that will prepare you for the PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 certification exam.
In this course you will learn how to create Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) in Python using the tkinter package, a popular windowing toolkit that comes with Python as part of its Standard Library.
You will learn how to construct a GUI using basic blocks and conventions, as well as how to use widgets, windows, and events.
After the course you will be able to create countless Python GUI applications, such as a calculator, a Tic-Tac-Toe game, or a simple editor and form. Most importantly, you will gain fundamental skills and knowledge that will let you design, create, and implement your own real-world GUI projects using Python and the TkInter package.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
20k+
Working with RESTful APIs
Intermediate/Advanced
21 hours
English
Free
Working with RESTful APIs
This course is the fourth in a 5-course series that will prepare you for the PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 certification exam.
In this course you will learn the basic concepts of network programming in Python, how to use sockets, and how to communicate with RESTful APIs using CRUD methods.
You will also get familiar with JSON and XML files, and learn HTTP methods such as: GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
After the course you will be able to communicate with external resources and servers using the HTTP protocol and sockets. The course will help you gain skills and knowledge required in network programming and web development.
General-Purpose
Programming Track
20k+
File Processing
Intermediate/Advanced
21 hours
English
Free
Processing different kinds of text files
This course is the fifth in a 5-course series that will prepare you for the PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1 certification exam.
In this course you will learn how to process different kinds of files and manipulate data in Python.
You will learn how to interact with SQLite databases (the sqlite3 module), create and process XML files (the xml module), read, write and process csv files (the csv module), create and process log messages from Python programs (the logging module), and manage configuration files (the configparser module).
After the course you will be able to work with different kinds of data files from various sources, and use them in projects requiring data manipulation and file processing. The course will help you gain skills and knowledge required in data analysis, software development, and troubleshooting.