Professional Certificate in Python Programming

A three-month Saturday-afternoon programme teaching Python fundamentals, data structures, file and exception handling and object-oriented basics.

IIT
Next intake: April 2027
LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modehybrid
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Professional Certificate in Python Programming is a three-month part-time course from the IIT Professional Development Unit. Classes meet on Saturdays from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm in Colombo with lab practicals and hands-on work. The syllabus runs from the software development process and Python syntax to control statements, loops, lists, tuples, sets and dictionaries, functions, string and file handling, exception handling and object-oriented programming including writing your own classes. Learners who want to learn Python, A/L completers with an aptitude for programming, A/L ICT students and university students are the stated audience. A certificate is awarded on completion.

Modules

11 modules
Modules11 modules
Software development process
Python fundamentals
Control statements
Repetition statements
Data structures
Functions
String handling
File handling
Exception handling
Object-oriented fundamentals
Writing classes

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • Individuals who want to learn Python and have strong analytical thinking
  • GCE A/L or equivalent with an aptitude for programming

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท hybrid

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Software EngineeringComputing

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