Build powerful web applications using the popular programming language, Python, and the Django framework.
Imagine starting a brand-new career at any time! Can’t commit to full-time? No problem, study at your own pace.
Acquire the most relevant skills by completing 13 projects based on those required in your future career.
Benefit from weekly mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.
Leave with a professional qualification and benefit from our hired or refunded guarantee.*
Python developers are in charge of creating software using the Python programming language. They are generally focused on the back end of websites or applications, i.e., the architecture, unlike front-end developers, who manage the visual aspects.
A Python developer’s role includes:
The number of software developer jobs is projected to grow by over 20% from 2018 to 2028 due to unprecedented growth in the tech sector (source: US BLS). In particular, Python programming is one of the most in-demand skills in the current job market.
Here at OpenClassrooms, our mission is to make education accessible. OpenClassrooms is a global online education-to-employment platform, designed to teach the skills needed for the most in-demand jobs. We pinpoint the key skills needed to succeed in the job market and create world-class online programs to train our students on those skills.
That’s why we've developed this 12-month bachelor-level diploma in Python development, which you can complete entirely online with the help of a dedicated mentor.
This training was designed and created by our learning design team in collaboration with a committee of Python experts. It consists of 13 projects of increasing complexity. Each project is based on a concrete scenario from the professional world and will allow you to acquire specific skills. Your mission: find solutions, produce professional deliverables, and present them convincingly to a mentor. You will be able to directly apply your experience to the workplace.
By completing this path, you will develop the following Python developer competencies:
...and much more!
At the end of this training, you will have a portfolio of professional projects and earn your European diploma for software development.
Software development can be a lucrative career as many opportunities become available the more you gain experience. Here are average salaries of Python developers in 2020:
Python developer salaries in the U.S. |
Python developer salaries in the U.K. |
|
Beginner |
Junior: $70,000 |
£50,000 |
2-5 years |
2-5 years: $100,000 |
£65,000 |
5+ years |
5+ years: $125,000 |
£80,000 |
Sources |
By following this training, you will be able to work as a Python, Django, Web, or Back-End Developer.
In the future, you will be able to evolve your career in different ways, including:
To be eligible to earn this path's diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:
All other candidates will need to go through a specific admissions process. These candidates must have:
Certificates accepted:
Don’t have one of these certificates? Find out where to take an exam.
OpenClassrooms is an online training educational establishment, declared as such by the French authority ‘le rectorat de l'Académie de Paris’.
Once you’ve completed your training program, and subject to a jury validating the required elements, you will receive the professional certification "Développeur concepteur logiciel", registered to the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) from France compétences. This certification is a Bachelor’s-Level diploma (European Level 6) on the EQF (European Qualification Framework).
If you intend to continue your studies at another institution after this training program, contact that university or school in advance to learn their entry requirements for equivalency and/or credit transfer.
If you have professional experience in this profession, you can earn this professional certification faster with the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). Learn more(in French)
You find a job in the 6 months following the date of validation of your last path project.
Otherwise, we guarantee the reimbursement of your tuition.*
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Acquire key skills for your future career with real-world projects.
Make progress with the support of an experienced professional.
Acquire concrete know-how and demonstrate it with a portfolio.
Benefit from weekly individual mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.
Progress rapidly through projects thanks to their expertise in sharing know-how.
Count on our solid student community to give you support 24-7.
Share your doubts or queries with a comprehensive network of students, mentors, and graduates.
From choosing what to study to starting their new career, our students describe their experiences and the support they received at every step of the way.
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Training program last updated on Apr 18, 2023