Beginner Python Programming

Age Group: 10–16 years (can be adapted for adults)

Level: Absolute Beginner

Duration: 12 Weeks

Format: Live Online + Self-Paced Videos + Weekly Assignments

Course Tagline: “Learn to code, build games, and create real-world projects with Python.”

Course Overview

Students will learn:

✅ Computational thinking

✅ Python fundamentals

✅ Problem-solving skills

✅ Game development basics

✅ AI-assisted coding practices

✅ Real-world project development

No previous programming experience required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Write Python programs independently
• Use variables, loops, and functions
• Build simple games
• Read and write files
• Create mini applications
• Use AI tools responsibly for coding assistance
• Complete a final capstone project

Module 1: Introduction to Programming

Week 1

Topics

• What is programming?
• What is Python?
• Installing Python
• Running first program

Assignment

Create a personalized introduction program.

Module 2: Variables & Data Types

Week 2

Topics

• Variables
• Numbers
• Strings
• User input

Activities

name = input("Enter your name: ")
print("Hello", name)

Project

Build a greeting application.

Module 3: Math & Calculations

Week 3

Topics

• Arithmetic operations
• Calculators
• Order of operations

Project

Student Grade Calculator

Module 4: Decision Making

Week 4

Topics

• if
• elif
• else

Project

Smart Age Checker

Example:

age = int(input())

if age >= 18:
    print("Adult")
else:
    print("Minor")

Module 5: Loops

Week 5

Topics

• for loop
• while loop

Project

Multiplication Table Generator

Module 6: Lists & Collections

Week 6

Topics

• Lists
• Indexing
• List operations

Project

Shopping List Manager

Module 7: Functions

Week 7

Topics

• Defining functions
• Parameters
• Return values

Project

Simple Math Toolkit

Module 8: Dictionaries

Week 8

Topics

• Key-value pairs
• Data storage

Project

Student Information Database

Module 9: File Handling

Week 9

Topics

• Reading files
• Writing files

Project

Personal Digital Journal

Module 10: Introduction to Game Development

Week 10

Topics

• Random module
• Game logic

Project

Guess the Number Game

Module 11: AI & Python

Week 11

Topics

• What is AI?
• Python in AI
• Using ChatGPT for coding assistance

Project

AI-assisted Mini Project

Module 12: Final Capstone Project

Students choose one:

Option A

Personal Expense Tracker

Option B

Quiz Game

Option C

School Management Mini App

Option D

Personal Chatbot

Final Showcase

Students present projects to:

• Parents
• Teachers
• Shoily School community

Students receive:

🏆 Certificate of Completion

🏆 Digital Portfolio

🏆 Final Project Badge

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[Limited-Time Offer]

Beginner Course 6months, 24 sessions in total $130→$98/month Register by Tuesday, August 30

We hope you’ve been enjoying your classes at Shoily School. Because you’ve been putting great effort into your coding journey, I’m excited to share a limited‑time offer to help you keep that momentum. You can now join our Beginner Course for only $98/month for 6 months. — that’s just $24.50 per session (regular price: $130/month). ⏳ Offer ends Tuesday, August 30th at 11:59 PM. It’s designed as a 6-month path, but billing is monthly and you can pause anytime. Unlike our larger intro classes, the Beginner Course keeps class sizes small (around 15– students), allowing for more personalized support and feedback from teachers. In this course, your child will: – Master core programming skills for Web Development – Build real projects — graphic games and more advanced websites – Strengthen problem-solving and computer-science thinking – Learn AI-powered “vibe coding” — the frontier of modern software development Your child also get: – Sunday office hours for live help and questions – Fun guided projects to practice building games and websites Coding is quickly becoming a core skill across medicine, business, design, finance, and many other fields. We want your child to feel confident creating with technology from an early age. The skills in this course also connect directly to AP Computer Science, and a self-built coding project can become a strong extracurricular for future college applications. The program is designed as a 6-month journey, but you can pause or cancel anytime. We are excited to continue supporting your growth in coding and beyond!