Kickstart Your Python Journey
This course forms part of the university programme “Python for Science and Engineering” (Module 1), and successful completion counts towards the full certificate.
Dates and Deadlines
Next start: 9 October 2025
Application deadline: 5 September 2025
Course dates: 9, 10, 16, 17, Ocotber 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Quick Facts
- Duration: 16 hours
- Certificate: Award of a microcredential (with examination), confirmation of participation (without examination)
- ECTS credit points: 1
- Language of instruction: German or English
- Course fees: € 550 (VAT free) or for Bachelor's and Master's students: € 250 (VAT free)
- Course location: online (Webex)
Content Python – Basics
- Basic Data Types and Containers
- Imperative Programming Concepts: Control structures (if, for, while), functions
- Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: Classes, objects, methods
- Input/Output and File Handling
- Daily-Use Tools – Practical Overview:
- Pandas and Excel file manipulation (xlsxwriter, openpyxl)
- Datetime operations
- Plotting with matplotlib
- Advanced modules (os, sys, File dialogs with tkinter,TDMS files using nptdms…)
Upon successful completion of Python – Basics
- You will have mastered the fundamentals of the Python programming language
- You will be able to perform simple automation tasks using Python
- You will be able to solve basic tasks in data analysis and numerical computing, such as reading data files
- You will be able to carry out basic calculations involving linear systems of equations
Why you Should Learn Python
- Python is easy to learn and offers high complexity.
- You can create connections to fast C/C++ and Fortran libraries.
- You can produce highly effective codes with little effort.
- Its high flexibility makes Python ideal for rapid prototyping.
Python and the associated software are free software. This means you will gain a cost-saving alternative to commercial programmes such as MATLAB.
Target Groups and Admission Requirements
Target Groups and Admission Requirements
Target groups of Python – Basics includes in particular
- Professionals working in research and development
- Software developers (all genders)
Admission requirements of Python – Basics
- Basic programming knowledge
Application and Contact
Contact
Sarah Meinhardt
BA
TU Graz Life Long Learning
Tel.: +43 316 873 4945
lifelong.learning@tugraz.at
Programme Director
Stefan H. REITERER
Dipl.-Ing. DDr.
Application
If you want to sign up for the course, submit the completed application form by e-mail to lifelong.learning@tugraz.at.
Application deadline: 5 September 2025
