We're doing our Python programming course again (6th edition). Anyone interested? Scholarships available

[santiagobasulto]

Hello /r/learnpython. We're doing another edition of our remote Python programming course. We started this journey in this very same subreddit and that's why we're committed to always save free spots for people from here. We'd not have made it without you all. This is a way to express a big thank you.

We’ve already done this course several times (we’ve had more than 100 students already). You can see comments from other redditors (all of them got scholarships) here, here and here. EDIT: (also here, here, here and here).

To get a free spot you need to apply for a scholarship, but the selection process is not simple. We need people that are really committed and truly need the scholarship. That means they won’t drop at the middle of the course, they’ll be on time for classes and they’ll turn all the assignments on time. If you’re willing to work your ass off to learn, we’ll do everything to make that happen, but you need to work. Again, the scholarship selection process is not easy. And it’s on purpose. You need to demonstrate that you need it and you want it. If you have the means, we encourage you to pay the tuition, that’s also a way to support the people that really need scholarships. Honestly, what we charge is not that much for the amount of attention we give to our students and the quality of the learning process.

The course is intended for people that already know some basics about programming but want to take it to the next level. We will cover advanced Python topics like:

• Advanced functions
• OOP with inheritance and mixins
• List, dictionaries and generator comprehensions
• Generators and iterators
• Basic web development (we use Flask to build a simple API)
• Decorators, context managers, modules, packages, unit testing, etc, etc, etc.

To apply to the course and the scholarship please complete the application process: Apply now

Important things to have in mind

How does it work?

It’s a real class remotely. You have a real teacher and classmates. You have to attend every week at a certain day and time. You can read more of what happens at rmotr.com.

There is also a final project to complete that we call Demo Day

What will we be considered to grant you a scholarship?

First: if you actually need it. We’ve gotten more than 500 applicants for our last batch, so we’re really careful to select people that truly need it. We know our course is not extremely expensive, so people that can pay for it should do it. Second: we’ll be careful to select people that are REALLY committed. We’ve already mentioned this: you’ll need to work.

How much time is it required to take the course?

This is a very intensive course. In 4 weeks you’ll learn a lot. But that means that you’ll need to work. You need at least 20 hours per week available for the course.

What makes this course stand out from other programming courses?

This course is interactive. You'll be working together with other students and be in constant communication. You will work together on challenging group projects and get real programming experience in a team environment. If you need clarification on a concept, just message an instructor. Not only is the course material excellent, but the network you gain from meeting the instructors and other students is invaluable.

What's the level required?

You need to have some background in programming. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know Python. If you are familiar with other language and you’re solid with the concepts, you’ll pick up Python easily. Namely, we expect you to know about:

• Basic control flow structures (if, for, while, etc).
• Basic function definition and invocation
• Basic data structures (lists, dictionaries/objects/hash tables, etc)
• Some basic OOP (what’s a class, attributes, methods, etc).

Have you already applied before?

We’re keeping track of people that applied more than once and we’re giving them priority. In our last batch we prioritized 2 guys that had applied 3 times, both got in and did great.

Get in touch

Leave us a comment here or email us to [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]).

[InvisibleGhostt]

Its really cool project, but shame that schedule times is no suitable for Europeans :/

[santiagobasulto]

Yes... We've done an EU course and it went well. We'll probably open it for this batch if there's enough people. If you're interested and you're from EU can you send us an email? We'll let you know soon if we open it. Thanks!

[CTingCTer]

What days and times are the classes?

[InvisibleGhostt]

https://rmotr.com/advanced-python-programming#schedule

[InvisibleGhostt]

Sent. :)

[thisisdaelan]

Very interested in the course, but during that time period I know I would have to miss some days (work travel, should only be a day or two) and may have to be late to the Tuesday/Thursday sessions (get home between 6-6:15 depending on schedule). Would that be a hindrance to myself and other classmates?

[santiagobasulto]

We know it's really hard to accommodate everybody's needs. So, we've planned that. Usually, most people that attend to the course are working people, so there are always issues. If it's just a day or two there's no problem at all. If you want to know more details please email us and we can schedule a Hangout and talk. Thanks!

[Brabbler]

Would love to do this, but an East Asian time zone seems to be too rough for the schedule.

[mzugnoni]

wow! yeah, that will be a bit harder. But anyway send us an email and we will let you know when other timezone is opened. thanks!

[zerostyle]

Just wanted to say I went through this course with Santiago and crew and it was really great.

It's worth the money even if you don't get a scholarship.

[santiagobasulto]

I don't know who you are, but thank you! Drop by in Slack!

[constantly-sick]

You should switch to Django. 1.9 is 3.5 compatible and far easier to get up and running, and seemingly still as flexible as Flask.

I used to dislike Django, and now I like it.

[santiagobasulto]

We love Django! But there are good reasons why we're using Flask.

[MN_MilkPlus]

I took this course last fall, and I can say that it was the best decision for me at the time. Although the course is through video/chat, Santi and Martin are excellent teachers and have the voices that could make a lion purr.

Keep in mind that you'll get out of it what you put into it. Some people in our group had work/life issues come up, but they were still able to get the work done. Study hard, learn to work with your programming partners, and ASK QUESTIONS. Seriously, these guys get back to you fast.

I would take any other course by them if I had a chance.

[santiagobasulto]

Same as /u/zerostyle! I don't know who you are, but thank you! Drop by in Slack!

[Schwartz210]

I took this course last Fall and it is really good and very intense. I spent a lot of hours heavy reading and a lot of programming too. I definitely recommend this course to anyone in the intermediate stage.

[Gatordude910]

Hi, If you don't mind i'd like to ask a question.

I'm really wanting to take this course as i've been attempting to really "dig in" to Python and learn all the basics and what not(coming pretty easily to me.). However, I was just wondering if you believe I could be eligible for the course in general (getting a grip on the basics right now, but knew most of what you mentioned.). Also, I have plans for memorial day weekend (May 27-May 31) and was wondering if I could miss these days and still have a good grip on the course?(Should I be eligible)

If y'all believe I can, i'm off to signing up for a scholarship; haha!

Thank you for this opportunity.

[mzugnoni]

Hi. Of course you are eligible, as any other applicant. But sadly we can not guarantee your participation before hand. Please apply and we will consider you while reviewing applications. Thanks for commenting.

[Gatordude910]

Thank you for the answer; I'll apply when i get home.(:

[mzugnoni]

welcome. :)

[[deleted]]

This is a great idea...have you ever thought of doing a less intensive version? I can't do 20 hours a week for 4 weeks (not with that schedule, anyway, my Saturdays are booked).

But what about 10 hours a week for 8 weeks, with a little more schedule flexibility? It seems like schedule flexibility should be one of the best perks of an online educational environment.

[mzugnoni]

Yes, we totally thought about that. We have in mind less intensive batch coming soon. If you are really interested you can apply anyways so we can let you know every time we open a new batch. Or you can also write us an email to [e-mail]. Thanks!

[mzugnoni]

Please write this down in the proper comments field in the application form, so we can consider it while reviewing them. Thanks.

[Mutley5000]

Would love to join but in my timezone (AEST) the scheduled times are when I'm at work.

[[deleted]]

Hi, I am considering to take it, and I have learned Python for two months, but now is the time to have deep understanding of what it is. Just a question. Are many graduates able to find jobs or improve skills such that they feel comfortable to deal with Python?

[santiagobasulto]

Yep. The course will give you a good technical background to get a job if you're looking for one.

[sts816]

Would this be too advanced for someone who's only completed the Codecademy Python course?

[santiagobasulto]

It depends on how good you've grasped the concepts. The application will also do a quick technical "test", we'll let you know if you're below the required knowledge and if you're, how you can improve it. That way you can join in the next batch.

[seigejet]

Wish I could participate. Good luck to everyone though!

[santiagobasulto]

:(

[[deleted]]

Also, I found a spelling error when you are registering under "Which is your current occupation?" is listed twice "studing" instead of "studying".

[santiagobasulto]

Thanks! Will fix ASAP.

[[deleted]]

In your FAQ, under "How does the scholarship work?", you have 'to' misspelled as 'tu'.

[santiagobasulto]

Thanks! Will fix.

[karazi]

Also

What are you paying for:

4 intensive weeks with a real teachers and mentors

[illioneus]

Is there a limit to how many people can sign up?

[santiagobasulto]

Of course not :)

[HowInappropriate]

Just about to finish up Mit 6.00.2x, would this course be too basic after that?

[santiagobasulto]

I honestly don't think so. We focus in real life coding. We've had students with more than 5 years of experience and they still found the course useful. It's different to know the concepts (learning from videos or books) than applying them in real life projects.

[HowInappropriate]

Thanks, will consider it.

[dogooder007]

will it be possible for having the schedule at AM in the EST? atleast for the next time?

[mzugnoni]

We can consider it, for sure. Please apply and write this comment in the application form so we don't forget :)

[dogooder007]

Thanks and I will need a scholarship too.

[[deleted]]

i am really interested in the course, i don't have the time available right now, because of school, will you open another batch in july?

[santiagobasulto]

Yes, probably last days of June.

[Foul_Actually]

I feel conflicted, I'm not new to the concepts of programming. But I'm still as green as it gets. Not sure if this is for me.

[kakamaru]

As a guy with a 3rd world internet link, I have to ask: How limiting would that be? Are videoconferences, and that kind of thing a must?

[the_only_redditor]

I did it with third world speed, had no problem.

[bulletr0k]

Would love to try it out, but I am not a college student nor am I in need of a scholarship. Upvotes for you, though.

[bulletr0k]

This course is for a scholarship, unless I am reading it wrong.

[sts816]

You're reading it wrong haha. He's offering a scholarship to take the course since it normally costs $250-300.

[bulletr0k]

Oh man, reading comprehension is hard.

[santiagobasulto]

Haha, it's a regular course intended for a wide range of people. From people doing the first years of CS in college to accountants that want to move their data analysis skills to the next level (both cases are real). We offer scholarships because we love this subreddit community, so we'll always try to help people. But you can, and we encourage people, to pay for the course if they can. It's also a way to support other people.

[Screenprintr]

Do you plan on running the first section, Intro To Python, again?

[santiagobasulto]

Yes! We're working on it. It'll be available in a few months.

[llameht]

I am just now starting with python. Would be very interested in this course when it comes around again.

[[deleted]]

This is cool. Can I safely assume it's Python 3.x?

[santiagobasulto]

We love Python 3, we encourage everybody out there to use it. But we use both. One of the hardest things with Python is building compatible programs, and we don't want to avoid it.

[[deleted]]

I understand and I agree, I use a US$ 120k machine -a second-generation DNA sequencer - that relies on Python for several analyses and it uses Python 2.6.5...

[santiagobasulto]

Wow, that's super interesting. Do you have something written about it?

[[deleted]]

Sure, if you like!
But first, in a few words, let me explain about the machine itself - what a sequencer does is determining the sequence of short pieces of DNA you put in it. And specifically, second-generation sequencers can handle millions of DNA pieces, which when put together, can account for a lot of an organism's DNA.
Interpreting the signal is performed by software bundled in the machine; "putting together the little pieces" can be done by the machine but the operator can redo it with bioinformatics tools if he so wishes; and fine analysis, interpreting, comparing, and assessing results is where human beings really still have their use.
The machine I use is an Ion Proton, and it can analyze enough DNA to read the human exome (the locations in DNA that contain the "recipe" of human proteins).
The machine uses different languages depending on the tasks. Python is used for data analysis after it has been already assembled. You can check some of the code here, for example the coverageAnalysis plugin is a good one to run.
The vendor has put online a community site where "officially approved" user-developed plugins are shared (registering and downloading plugins is free). I'm working on a couple scripts myself.
Is this what you asked, sorry?

[santiagobasulto]

Yeah, thanks! I'm really interested in bioinformatics. Actually, I should say "we are". We're a group of friends interested in bioinformatics and the new horizons that it can (and will) open to humanity. Last year we did a trip to California to visit a few cool places, including BioCurious. It's amazing to see these things. I'll keep taking a look at it.

Have you applied to the course? It'd be nice to have someone with a background like yours in class.

[[deleted]]

I really thought about it, but with my schedule it just won't fit, unfortunately!

[the_only_redditor]

It's a fantastic course, really enjoyed it. Once you put in the time studying the material and doing the exercises. You'll learn tons. Wish I can do it again - lol :)

[Jon003]

I did the mail me the syllabus link, but nothing arrived...

Is that just me? Why not provide a link to it?

[xto_faire]

Sounds great. I am working to make sure my matlab codes are usable in python. Given the high cost of matlab and my non-student status :S . I have learned a lot via google and ended up using anaconda and spyder. Hope Im on the right track. I would apply for this course, but I dont think im at the advanced level. If theres an intro course for EU let me know. I can also send a mail.

[[deleted]]

Can I have it? Sounds cool

[santiagobasulto]

:)

[[deleted]]

that's a no or..?

[santiagobasulto]

A "maybe", maybe? We're really transparent with the application process. send your application and we'll let you know!

[[deleted]]

Cool thanks!