# Python for Automation Course Online (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

In this class, you’ll learn how to automate time-consuming tasks using Python such as gathering data from the internet. Whether your interests lie in social media, e-commerce, real estate, travel or government affairs, the ability to instantly collect up-to-date data across the web can be a big advantage.

Use Python code to grab precisely the data you want from a website. Along the way, you’ll learn how to write loops so that your web scraping code can process a large number of pages for you.

These fundamentals will be coupled with real-life examples of programs that can scrape valuable data from major websites. The class will also cover common pitfalls, how to run your programs on a regular schedule, and different formats for storing your scraped data.

This course is for students who already know Python basics and want to automate web tasks. This course is included in our Data Science & AI Certificate Online (Self-Paced).

## What you'll learn

- The syntax of Python and how to construct programs
- How to run your programs on a regular schedule
- Identify and correct common errors
- How to write scripts that automate manual tasks 
- How to update Excel files automatically using Python

## FAQ

### Who is the target audience for this course?

Employees whose jobs involve any repetitive work in the browser Entrepreneurs running small businesses that need to run efficiently Individuals looking to learn automation techniques for personal or professional use Those interested in a career in automated software testing

### Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: Data Analytics & AI Certificate Online (Self-Paced) Price: $6,995 | Hours: 210 Hours

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $425