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Python Programming Fundamentals for Data Professionals

Many analysts across the continent hit a ceiling with spreadsheets when data volumes grow. This hands on course introduces Python as a practical everyday tool for cleaning, combining and analysing data without a computer science background. Learners write working scripts from day one using realistic business datasets and leave able to automate repetitive analysis tasks.

What you will be able to do

  • Write and run basic Python scripts using variables, loops and functions.
  • Load and clean data from CSV and Excel files using the pandas library.
  • Combine, filter and summarise datasets to answer business questions.
  • Produce simple charts to explore patterns in operational data.
  • Automate repetitive reporting steps to save time each week.
  • Structure readable scripts that colleagues can reuse and maintain.

Course outline

  1. 01Getting Started with Python and Notebooks
  2. 02Variables, Data Types and Logic
  3. 03Loops, Functions and Reusable Code
  4. 04Working with Data Using pandas
  5. 05Cleaning and Combining Datasets
  6. 06Summarising and Exploring Data
  7. 07Simple Charts and Visual Exploration
  8. 08Automating a Real Reporting Task

Who should attend

Data analysts, finance and operations staff and report writers who are comfortable with spreadsheets and want to move into programming.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 28 Aug 2026Online5US$900
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
19 to 23 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Kampala5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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