Python Programming with AI Course

What you'll learn

Step into the world of coding and discover how Python and AI can work together to accelerate your learning with our AI short courses in Sydney!

Learning to code has never been more accessible. In this tutor-led, interactive course, you'll build a solid foundation in Python programming while learning how to use AI as a powerful coding partner. Rather than struggling alone with syntax errors or debugging challenges, you'll learn how to communicate your ideas clearly, use AI to generate and explain code, and then refine, test and improve your programs until they work.

Along the way, you'll develop genuine problem-solving skills and the confidence to write your own programs from scratch. Rather than relying on AI to do the work for you, you'll learn how to use it thoughtfully to accelerate your learning, deepen your understanding, and become a more capable programmer.

Designed specifically for beginners, this course combines expert human instruction with AI-assisted coding techniques to make learning Python more practical, engaging and efficient.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Python Programming with AI course, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Writing, testing and debugging Python code with confidence
• Using AI to generate, explain, refine and troubleshoot Python code
• Understanding core programming concepts including variables, data types, operators, conditionals, loops, functions and basic algorithms
• Using AI to generate test data, identify errors and speed up debugging
• Building and running your own Python programs
• Applying Python programming skills to areas such as automation, data processing, web applications and data science

Course content

What will be covered in this Python Programming with AI course?

During the course, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• Core Python programming concepts including variables, data types, operators, conditionals, loops, functions and algorithms
• AI-assisted coding techniques, including prompting AI to generate, explain and optimise Python code
• Testing and debugging using AI to generate test data and identify programming errors
• Building practical Python projects such as calculators, API integrations and simple data-processing applications
• Exploring Python's standard library, external APIs and basic optimisation techniques
• Applying clean coding principles, effective problem-solving strategies and project organisation

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Python Programming with AI course for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners who want to learn programming using modern AI tools alongside expert tutor guidance.

It is also suitable for anyone who has experimented with coding previously and would like to strengthen their programming fundamentals while learning how to use AI effectively as a coding assistant.

No prior programming experience is required.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• BYO laptop computer
• A ChatGPT Plus subscription is recommended to access the full range of AI coding features demonstrated during the course
• A free Python development environment installed before the course (setup instructions will be provided)

What’s included

• Comprehensive PDF course notes
• Sample code and practical programming examples

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Additional information

Please note the following:

• No prior programming experience is required. Python's clear and readable syntax makes it an ideal first programming language.
• This course is delivered face-to-face in a practical, interactive learning environment.
• Throughout the course, you'll build real working programs, applying each new concept immediately with the support of AI.