This course includes
- 6 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Python for Automation at Noble Desktop.
In this course, you'll learn how to automate time-consuming tasks using Python, such as gathering data from the web. Whether you're interested in social media, e-commerce, real estate, travel, or government affairs, the ability to instantly collect up-to-date data from across the internet can provide a significant advantage.
You'll begin by using Python to extract precisely the data you need from websites. As you progress, you’ll learn how to write loops to process large numbers of web pages automatically. Alongside these fundamentals, you'll work with real-life examples of programs that scrape valuable data from popular websites. The course will also teach you how to avoid common pitfalls, run your programs on a schedule, and store your scraped data in different formats.
This course is ideal for programming beginners who want to dive into coding, especially those focused on using Python for web scraping and software development. It's also part of our Data Science & AI Certificate Online (Self-Paced).
- Understand the syntax of Python and how to construct programs
- Learn how to run your programs on a regular schedule
- Identify and fix common errors in your code
- Write scripts to automate manual tasks
- Automatically update Excel files using Python
This course has a prerequisite
Participants should have knowledge equivalent to our Python for Data Science Bootcamp course.
Tuition
As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.
Full Tuition
Full tuition: $425Due before the class starts
This course includes
- 6 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
Why Learn at VDCI?
Hands-on training
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Time-tested curriculum
Refined over many years for an optimal learning experience
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- 24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
- Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
- Participate in VDCI online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
- Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.
Expert Instructors
Our instructors are veterans of their field and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

Garfield Stinvil
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Eugenio Solis de Ovando
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Colin Jaffe
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Brian McClain
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Python for Automation Course Online Curriculum
Course Syllabus
Section 1
Introduction to HTML/CSS (Online)
- How a website is served
- Anatomy of a web page
- HTML tags
- IDs
- CSS classes
Python Part 1
- Integers + Floats
- Variables
- Strings
- Methods + Functions
Section 2
Webscraping Exercise Part 1
- Introduction to using packages
- Requests packages
- Performing a GET request
- String manipulation
- Debugging a Python script
Python Part 2
- Booleans
- Conditonal Statements
- Lists
- Indexing into strings + lists
- Looping over lists
Section 3
Webscraping Exercises Part 2
- Beautiful Soup package
- Honing in on data
- Common webscraping pitfalls
- Using loops in webscraping
Storage and Scheduling
- Text files
- CSVs
- Scheduling a Python Script
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the target audience for this course?
- Employees performing repetitive tasks in the browser
- Entrepreneurs managing small businesses who need streamlined operations
- Individuals eager to learn automation techniques for personal or professional purposes
- Those pursuing a career in automated software testing
Are there any additional fees or expenses?
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
Is this course open to beginners?
Participants should have knowledge equivalent to our Python for Data Science Bootcamp course.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?
For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.
What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
- The confidence of learning at an accredited institution
Are there any additional fees or expenses?
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.
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