Certificate Programme in Python Programming

The Certificate Programme in Python Programming is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental programming concepts, including data structures and algorithms, coding, and databases, using the Python language.

Course Details

• Course Type: Part-time
• Start Date: 10 December 2025
• Total Hours: 90 Hours (around 8-9 months)
• Level: Certificate programmes
• QF Level: 3
• QR Registration No.: 20//L3
• QR Registration Validity Period: 21/10/2020 - Ongoing
• Application Fee: HK$150
• Tuition Fee: HK$19,470
• Language Used: Cantonese (supplemented with English)
• Closing Date for Application: 2 December 2025

Admission Requirement

Applicants should:

• have completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
• be aged 21 or above

Objectives

This Programme aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. introduce to participants the fundamental programming concepts, including data structures and algorithms, coding, and databases, using the Python language;
2. furnish participants with knowledge of logic, computation thinking, and algorithms to solve problems;
3. assist participants to apply algorithms to write interactive programs to process data and generate appropriate outputs;
4. enable participants to develop the ability to create Python-driven web applications or data-driven business solutions;
5. enable participants to seek employment opportunities in working as analyst programmer, Python developer, software developer, or trading system developer.

Content

1. Fundamentals of Programming (30hr) This module aims to teach Python Programming knowledge and skills to participants with little or no experience in computer programming.
2. Python Programming (30hr) This module aims to introduce to participants the process of setting up the Python environment, running a Python programme, improving Python coding, and applying Python execution model behind object-oriented programming.
3. Python Application Project (30hr) This module aims to assist participants in understanding the tools and techniques of developing a Python project.

Assessment

• Assignment
• Case Studies
• Project
• Final Exam

Award of Certificate

To qualify for the award of 'Certificate in Python Programming', students are required to have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each course and have passed the assessments of each course.

Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3). Course Code: 34C13354A CEF Course Name: Certificate in Python Programming

Application Procedure

A. Online enrollment:

• Submit your application via online enrollment system.
• Email copies of the supporting documents. B. Enrollment by paper form:
• Submit a duly completed "Enrolment Form for Certificate and Diploma/Professional Programmes".
• Copies of academic qualifications.
• Copies of proof of working experience, if applicable.
• Application Fee of $150.

Admission will be assessed on a first-come-first served basis for qualified applicants. Thus, early enrollment is encouraged.