This is the second blog on Python for fintch professionals.
The Python Institute offers industry-recognized certifications for programmers ranging from beginners to experienced professionals. While there are fees associated with taking the certification exams, all the courses mentioned in this blog to help you prepare are free of charge.
PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Exam Duration: 40 minutes (including 5 minutes for NDA/Tutorial)
Number of Questions: 30
Passing Score: 70%
Exam Fee: USD 59
Exam Syllabus: Available in PDF format here
Courses:
Python Essentials 1, by OpenEDG Platform or
PCAP Programming Essentials in Python, by CISCO Networking Academy
PCAP – Certified Associate Python Programmer
Exam Duration: 65 minutes (including 10 minutes for NDA/Tutorial)
Number of Questions: 40
Passing Score: 70%
Exam Fee: USD 295
Exam Syllabus: Available in PDF format here
Courses:
Python Essentials 2, by OpenEDG Platform or
PCAP Programming Essentials in Python, by CISCO Networking Academy (Part 2, Modules 1-4)
PCPP1 – Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1
Exam Duration: 65 minutes (including 10 minutes for NDA/Tutorial)
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 70%
Exam Fee: USD 195
Exam Syllabus: Available in PDF format here
Courses:
- Python Advanced 1 (Advanced OOP)
- Python Advanced 2 (Best Practices and Standardization)
- Python Advanced 3 (GUI Programming)
- Python Advanced 4 (Network Programming)
- Python Advanced 5 (File Processing and Communicating with a Program's Environment)
PCPP2 – Certified Professional Python Programming Level 2
Exam Duration: 65 minutes (including 10 minutes for NDA/Tutorial)
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 70%
Exam Fee: USD 195
Exam Syllabus: To be announced.
Courses: To be announced.
Other Useful Resources
CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python (YouTube | edX)