Join us and experience the
first Python programming module completely free!
Learn
Python programming
Level 1 - Learn and master the basics
Level 2 - Advanced topics, explained
Level 3 - Make 10 real world app's using Python
Learn
Computer Science
Key topics for GCSE Computer science
(OCR, AQA Specification)
Key Topics for A Level Computer science
(OCR, AQA Specification)
We have chosen Python as our programming language of choice and so what you'll be studying with Axelrod Education will be primarily based on Python script and its associated libraries/extensions. Python is an excellent choice for learning programming due to its readability and simplicity, making it accessible for beginners and enjoyable for experienced developers. Its versatility allows it to be applied in various domains like web development, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. With a supportive community and extensive libraries, Python offers a wealth of resources for learning and problem-solving.
Additionally, Python's popularity in the job market and its wide adoption in industries ensure ample career opportunities. Its longevity, coupled with a strong ecosystem of frameworks, make Python a reliable and future-proof language.
Curriculum
Level 1 Basics and Fundamentals
Introduction to Python
Variables and data types
Operators and Expressions
String manipulation
Control flow
Functions and Modules
Lists, Tuples and dictionaries
File handling
SQLite & Databases
Object oriented programming
Advanced Python concepts
Exception handling
GUI / TKinter
Level 2: Advanced topics
Intermediate Data Structures (e.g., Sets, Queues, Stacks)
File I/O and Data Serialisation (e.g., CSV, JSON, XML)
Error Handling and Logging
Regular Expressions
Debugging and Testing Techniques
Functional Programming Concepts (e.g., Lambda, Functions, Higher-Order Functions)
Decorators
Concurrency and Multithreading
Networking and Web APIs
Data Visualization (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly)
Version Control and GIT
Cloud computing and Python
Level 3: Make 10 app's using Python!
Build a calculator using Tkinter
QR code generator
Password generator
Weather forecasting app using TTK Bootstrap, API's and Requests
Web scraping with Python and Beautiful Soup, OpenPYXL
Data analysis with Pandas, Matplotlib and Numpy
Build a website with Flask and Django
Create a chatbot with ChatGPT and PyQt
Create an expenses manager using Flask, Python and ChartJs
Create a Database management system using SQlite and MySQL
In this Python course, you will acquire a myriad of unique skills and tools designed to elevate your proficiency in programming.
Explore the creation of diverse applications, master various Python frameworks and modules, and seamlessly integrate databases into your projects.
Elevate your programming journey to new heights with our comprehensive curriculum.
Computer science topics covered from OCR, AQA and Edexcel
Alongside the programming skills above, you will also learn various topics within computer science at GCSE/iGCSE or A levels/International A levels.
The topics covered are:
Pseudocode writing, reading and analysis
Flowchart creation and analysis
Architecture of the CPU (Von Neumann, Harvard and contemporary processor architecture)
Compression - Compression, Encryption and Hashing
Trace tables - varying complexities
Boolean logic - truth tables, logic circuits and diagrams
Boolean Algebra - (Manipulating Boolean expressions, D type flip flops, half and full adders
Computational methods - back tracking, data mining, heuristics, performance modelling, pipelining, visualisation to solve problems
Big O notation - (constant, linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic, complexity).
Searching algorithms - in depth analysis of Binary and Linear search algorithm analysis and implementation
Sorting algorithms - in depth analysis of Bubble, Merge, Insertion and Quick sort
Algorithm efficiency - Dijkstra’s shortest path, A* algorithm
The content is checked against the leading exam boards AQA, OCR and Edexcel Pearson. Jointly they account for over 75% of the annual registered computer science courses around the world.
Register your interest here
We'll let you know when the course is ready and you'll be one of the first to get an introductory discount of 50%.
Lead Programmer - Dawan Sharif