Programming in Python

Certification Details

The Programming in Python course, offered by Meta through Coursera, provides a comprehensive introduction to Python programming for aspiring back-end and software developers. The course covers Python syntax, programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, data structures, and software development principles used in real-world applications.

This certification validates foundational knowledge of Python and demonstrates the ability to write clean, maintainable code while applying modern programming concepts and best practices.

Key Topics Covered

• Python Fundamentals Variables, data types, operators, and control flow
• Programming Principles Writing structured, reusable, and maintainable code
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Classes, objects, inheritance, and methods
• Data Structures Working with lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
• Functions & Modules Creating reusable code and managing Python packages
• Package & Software Management Installing and using external Python libraries
• Development Environment Setting up Python environments and development tools
• Software Testing Debugging applications and writing basic test scripts
• Program Development Designing and implementing complete Python programs
• Cloud Hosting Fundamentals Introduction to deploying Python applications in cloud environments

Issuer: Meta
Platform: Coursera
Completion Date: February 9, 2026