Yiga AI

Python Programming

Learn Python functions, data structures and file handling, then put them together in mini projects.

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New courseUpdated October 2026English

Part of Innovators (Ages 14–17) · Course 3 of 6

Free

  • Pay with MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, M-Pesa or card
  • Learn on phone, laptop or WhatsApp
  • Certificate of completion
  • Downloadable lessons for low data
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What you'll learn

  • Define and call functions to reuse code.
  • Use parameters and return values to pass data through functions.
  • Choose data structures to organise information.
  • Read from and write to files with Python.
  • Identify common mistakes in functions, data structures and file handling.
  • Combine Python techniques in small projects.
  • Complete a graded project using the course concepts.

Skills you'll gain

Python functionsData structuresFile handlingDebuggingProject development

This course includes

  • 8h 5m of video
  • 20 lessons
  • 4 quizzes
  • 1 project
  • AI tutor
  • Certificate of completion
  • Mobile and offline access

Curriculum

4 modules · 25 lessons · 8h 5m total
  • Overview and set-up20m
  • Core concepts20m
  • Worked example20m
  • Hands-on practice20m
  • Common pitfalls20m
  • Module quiz: Functions10m

Projects

Graded project: Python Programming

Apply everything from Python Programming in one graded, portfolio-ready build.

Requirements

  • A computer on which you can run Python and edit code.
  • An internet connection to access Yiga AI lessons and assessments.
  • Basic computer skills, including typing and managing files; no prior Python experience is expected.

Description

Build a foundation in Python by learning to organise code with functions, work with data structures and read and write files. This beginner course on Yiga AI is for junior learners, including those in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria. Each module—Functions, Data structures, Files and Mini projects—includes an overview and set-up, core concepts, a worked example, hands-on practice, common pitfalls and a quiz. You will move from studying examples to practising the techniques yourself. Finish with a graded Python Programming project that brings the course topics together. The focus is on writing small programs, checking how they behave and fixing common mistakes.

Who this course is for

  • Secondary-school learners starting to write programs.
  • College or university students beginning Python coursework.
  • Coding-club members looking for structured Python practice.
  • Self-taught beginners learning to build small programs.

Career outcomes

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive a certificate?

Check the course details or contact Yiga AI support to confirm whether a certificate is available and what completion requirements apply.

How long will I have access to the course?

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Can I study offline or with limited data?

Contact support to confirm whether offline or low-data options are available. Python code can run offline once Python is installed, but access to lessons and assessments may require an internet connection.

Can I pay with MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, M-Pesa or a card?

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How do I request a refund?

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