Build practical programming and technology skills

Python Automation

Automate safe, repeatable workflows involving files, structured data, spreadsheets, web requests, reports, scheduling, logging, and recovery.

View curriculum

PractitionerDifficulty

40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

Plan your learning

Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Python · Python Automation
Python · Automation Safety And Workflow Design
Python · Files Paths And Directory Operations
Python · Csv Json And Structured Data
Python · Spreadsheet Automation
Python · Web Requests And Apis

Prerequisites

Python Fundamentals

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Python Fundamentals

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

Complete lessons in order or open the module that matches your current goal. Your lesson progress is saved on this device.

01Automation Safety and Workflow DesignBuild practical skill in automation safety and workflow design and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Automation Safety and Workflow Design: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Automation Safety and Workflow Design in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Automation Safety and Workflow Design in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Automation Safety and Workflow Design safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Automation Safety and Workflow Design Example in Python Automation

Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Automation Safety and Workflow Design Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Automation Safety and Workflow Design, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Automation Safety and Workflow Design in Python Automation

Python Automation — Automation Safety and Workflow Design lab: Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

Not started

02Files, Paths, and Directory OperationsBuild practical skill in files, paths, and directory operations and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Files, Paths, and Directory Operations: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Files, Paths, and Directory Operations in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Files, Paths, and Directory Operations in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Files, Paths, and Directory Operations safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Files, Paths, and Directory Operations Example in Python Automation

Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Files, Paths, and Directory Operations Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Files, Paths, and Directory Operations, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Files, Paths, and Directory Operations in Python Automation

Python Automation — Files, Paths, and Directory Operations lab: Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

Not started

03CSV, JSON, and Structured DataBuild practical skill in csv, json, and structured data and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

CSV, JSON, and Structured Data: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying CSV, JSON, and Structured Data in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore CSV, JSON, and Structured Data in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore CSV, JSON, and Structured Data safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical CSV, JSON, and Structured Data Example in Python Automation

Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common CSV, JSON, and Structured Data Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in CSV, JSON, and Structured Data, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: CSV, JSON, and Structured Data in Python Automation

Python Automation — CSV, JSON, and Structured Data lab: Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

Not started

04Spreadsheet AutomationBuild practical skill in spreadsheet automation and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Spreadsheet Automation: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Spreadsheet Automation in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Spreadsheet Automation in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Spreadsheet Automation safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Spreadsheet Automation Example in Python Automation

Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Spreadsheet Automation Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Spreadsheet Automation, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Spreadsheet Automation in Python Automation

Python Automation — Spreadsheet Automation lab: Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

Not started

05Web Requests and APIsBuild practical skill in web requests and apis and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Web Requests and APIs: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Web Requests and APIs in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Web Requests and APIs in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Web Requests and APIs safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Web Requests and APIs Example in Python Automation

Send GET and POST requests to a test endpoint with curl and compare method, headers, query parameters, and JSON body.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Web Requests and APIs Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Web Requests and APIs, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Web Requests and APIs in Python Automation

Python Automation — Web Requests and APIs lab: Send GET and POST requests to a test endpoint with curl and compare method, headers, query parameters, and JSON body.

Not started

06Email and Report GenerationBuild practical skill in email and report generation and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Email and Report Generation: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Email and Report Generation in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Email and Report Generation in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Email and Report Generation safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Email and Report Generation Example in Python Automation

Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Email and Report Generation Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Email and Report Generation, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Scheduling, Logging, and Error RecoveryBuild practical skill in scheduling, logging, and error recovery and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery Example in Python Automation

Add one log, metric, and health signal to a small service and use them to diagnose a controlled failure.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Packaging and Running Automations ReliablyBuild practical skill in packaging and running automations reliably and connect it to the outcomes of Python Automation.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Packaging and Running Automations Reliably: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Packaging and Running Automations Reliably in Python Automation.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Packaging and Running Automations Reliably in Python Automation

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Packaging and Running Automations Reliably safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Packaging and Running Automations Reliably Example in Python Automation

Automate one small file/report/spreadsheet/email workflow using sample data, rerun it safely, and prove that a partial failure does not duplicate or corrupt output.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Packaging and Running Automations Reliably Problems in Python Automation

Recognize common failure modes in Packaging and Running Automations Reliably, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a Safe File and Reporting Automation

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

Continue in Programming

Related Programming

Skill assessment

Python Automation

Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Automation Safety and Workflow Design: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Automation Safety and Workflow Design in Python Automation

Build a Practical Automation Safety and Workflow Design Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Automation Safety and Workflow Design Problems in Python Automation

Guided Lab: Automation Safety and Workflow Design in Python Automation

Files, Paths, and Directory Operations: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Files, Paths, and Directory Operations in Python Automation

Build a Practical Files, Paths, and Directory Operations Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Files, Paths, and Directory Operations Problems in Python Automation

Guided Lab: Files, Paths, and Directory Operations in Python Automation

CSV, JSON, and Structured Data: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore CSV, JSON, and Structured Data in Python Automation

Build a Practical CSV, JSON, and Structured Data Example in Python Automation

Debug Common CSV, JSON, and Structured Data Problems in Python Automation

Guided Lab: CSV, JSON, and Structured Data in Python Automation

Spreadsheet Automation: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Spreadsheet Automation in Python Automation

Build a Practical Spreadsheet Automation Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Spreadsheet Automation Problems in Python Automation

Guided Lab: Spreadsheet Automation in Python Automation

Web Requests and APIs: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Web Requests and APIs in Python Automation

Build a Practical Web Requests and APIs Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Web Requests and APIs Problems in Python Automation

Guided Lab: Web Requests and APIs in Python Automation

Email and Report Generation: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Email and Report Generation in Python Automation

Build a Practical Email and Report Generation Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Email and Report Generation Problems in Python Automation

Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery in Python Automation

Build a Practical Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Scheduling, Logging, and Error Recovery Problems in Python Automation

Packaging and Running Automations Reliably: Core Concepts for Python Automation

Set Up and Explore Packaging and Running Automations Reliably in Python Automation

Build a Practical Packaging and Running Automations Reliably Example in Python Automation

Debug Common Packaging and Running Automations Reliably Problems in Python Automation

Capstone Project

Build a Safe File and Reporting Automation

Acceptance criteria

Test your understanding

Related Programming

Check your starting point

Plan the capstone

Explore related paths