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An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 1 Online
- What: This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages, Python! This introduction to Python will include concepts such as data types, variables, operators, if statements, and loops (don’t worry if these terms are unfamiliar; they will be explained in the workshop).
- Why: Interested in learning to program but don't know where to start? This workshop will help you establish a foundation to start exploring Python and get rid of any nervousness you might have about learning to code. Learning coding skills will help you automate repetitive tasks; clean, analyze, and visualize large data sets programmatically; and make you stand out in the job market.
- Software: Python is free to use. We will be using Jupyter Notebooks (also free to use) for the session, which is a browser-based programming environment, so no software setup is required.
- Who: This workshop is designed for absolute beginners with no previous experience with programming. Skills gained can help participants from any discipline: Humanities, Social Sciences, or Sciences.
- When: Monday, February 24, 2025, 2-4:30pm
- Where: Online via Zoom link (provided upon registration)
- How: This is a 2.5-hour in-person workshop, consisting of a series of short explanations and demonstrations, interspersed with breaks for self-paced activities. One instructor will be demonstrating while the other instructor will be available on chat providing assistance. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask any questions and practice as we go! There will be one short break in the middle of the workshop.
- Code of Conduct: Map & Data Library (MDL) workshops are a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more, check out our Code of Conduct.
- Accessibility: The MDL is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the workshop, please contact Kelly Schultz (kelly.schultz@utoronto.ca) to discuss options.
- Complementary Learning Materials: Check out our Getting Started Guide for an older recording of this workshop and more tutorials.
Join your peers to meet new people and learn new skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment!
- Date:
- Monday, February 24, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Digital Tools Programming & Software
Event Organizer
Kara Handren
Kara Handren (she/her) is a Data Librarian at the Map & Data Library. She has an MA (History) and MI, both from UofT.
She supports Data Discovery, Text & Data Mining (TDM), and Data Cleaning and Analysis
Kelly Schultz
Kelly Schultz (she/her) is a Data Librarian at the Map & Data Library. She has a BASc (Computer Engineering) and a MI, both from UofT.
She supports Data Visualization; Qualitative Data Analysis; Data Cleaning; Text and Data Mining; Network Visualization and Analysis; Finding Data.

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