Python Fundamentals (98-381)

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Python Fundamentals (98-381)

Get certified for the Microsoft Python certification exam with the Python Fundamentals (98-381) course and lab. Lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The course and lab cover MTA 98-381 exam objectives and provides a complete understanding of the key concepts, edge cases, and how to use Python for real-world application development. After completion of this Microsoft Python course, you'll have the skills required to work with an existing application or start your project.
Here's what you will get

Microsoft MTA certification is an entry-level training program designed to ensure proficiency and technical knowledge in mission-critical IT job roles. The MTA 98-381 exam validates candidates' skills to perform operations using data types and operators, control flow with decisions and loops, perform input and output operations, document and structure code, perform troubleshooting and error handling, and perform operations using modules and tools.

Lessons
  • 12+ Lessons
  • 50+ Quizzes
  • 136+ Flashcards
  • 136+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
  • 60+ Pre Assessment Questions
  • 2+ Full Length Tests
  • 66+ Post Assessment Questions
  • 132+ Practice Test Questions
Lab
  • 31+ Performance lab
Video Lessons
  • 51+ Videos
  • 02:23+ Hours
Here's what you will learn
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  • About the Course
  • Learning Objectives
  • Audience
  • Approach
  • Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • Software Requirements
  • Conventions
  • Installation
  • Installing the Code Bundle
  • Introduction
  • Working with the Python Interactive Shell
  • Writing and Running Simple Scripts
  • Variables
  • User Input, Comments, and Indentations
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Numerical Data
  • Strings
  • Lists
  • Booleans
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Control Statements
  • The if Statement
  • The while Statement
  • while Versus if
  • Loops
  • The for Loop
  • The range Function
  • Nesting Loops
  • Breaking Out of Loops
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Built-In Functions
  • User-Defined Functions
  • Function Arguments
  • Anonymous Functions
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • List Syntax
  • List Methods
  • List Comprehensions
  • Tuple Syntax
  • Accessing Tuple Elements
  • Accessing Tuple Elements
  • Tuple Methods
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Working with Dictionaries
  • Additional Dictionary Attributes
  • Ordered Dictionaries
  • The Basics of Sets
  • Set Operations
  • Frozen Sets
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • A First Look at OOP
  • OOP in Python
  • Methods in a Class
  • Class Versus Instance Attributes
  • Class Versus Instance Methods
  • Class Inheritance
  • Multiple Inheritance
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Defining Modules
  • Imports and Import Statements
  • Modules and Packages
  • File Operations
  • The file Object
  • Reading and Writing to Files
  • Handling Structured Data
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Built-In Exceptions
  • Handling Errors and Exceptions
  • Custom Exceptions
  • Summary

Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)

  • Working with the print Method
  • Displaying a statement multiple times
  • Using Variable Assignment
  • Using Variables and Assigning Statements
  • Displaying the Multiplication Table
  • Using Arithmetic Operators
  • Performing String Slicing Tasks
  • Working with Strings
  • Manipulating Strings Using the Strip Method
  • Working with Lists
  • Using Boolean Operators
  • Working with the if Statement
  • Working with the while Statement
  • Using the for Loop and the range Function
  • Using Nested Loops
  • Working with Function Arguments
  • Using Lambda Functions
  • Using List Methods
  • Using Tuple Methods
  • Arranging and Presenting Data Using Dictionaries
  • Combining Dictionaries
  • Creating Intersections of Elements in a Collection
  • Defining Methods in a Class
  • Creating Class Attributes
  • Creating Class Methods and Using Information Hiding
  • Overriding Methods
  • Practicing Multiple Inheritance
  • Using Resources in a Module
  • Identifying Error Scenarios
  • Handling Errors
  • Creating Custom Exception Class
Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam? At least 100 hours of instruction and/or hands-on experience with the Python programming language.
What is the exam registration fee? USD 127
Where do I take the exam? Pearson VUE or Certiport
What is the format of the exam? Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
How many questions are asked in the exam? The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam? 45  minutes
What is the exam's retake policy?

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) exam retake policy:

  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
  4. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is then eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of the first attempt.
What is the validity of the certification? For life
Where can I find more information about this exam? To know more about the 98-381, click here.
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?
  • DevOps Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Firmware Developer
  • Computer Applications Developer
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