Leaving Certificate Computer Science – Python Programming

Welcome to Leaving Certificate Computer Science – Python Programming — a beginner-friendly, practical guide crafted to help students not just survive but thrive in the world of code.

This course is designed for Leaving Certificate Computer Science students, first-year Computer Science students and absolute beginners who want to understand programming from the ground up. Whether you’ve never written a single line of code or you’re looking to reinforce your basics, you’re in the right place.

Python is the perfect language to start your programming journey, clean, readable and powerful. In this course, you’ll go far beyond just syntax. You’ll learn how to break problems down, think logically and build real solutions — from simple programs like Hello World to games like Hangman and projects like an ATM System or Turtle Graphics.

The course is divided into clear, structured sections that mirror both the Leaving Certificate curriculum and the natural progression of learning how to code. From mastering variables and data types to building functions and using dictionaries, each section builds on the last, guiding you step-by-step with hands-on examples, programming challenges, and Breakout Activities that reinforce what you’ve learned.