Python Programming with AI

Step into the world of coding and discover how Python and ChatGPT can work together to accelerate your learning with our AI short courses in Sydney!

In this tutor-led, interactive course, you’ll build solid Python programming fundamentals while learning how to use AI as a powerful coding partner. Instead of struggling alone with syntax errors or debugging issues, you’ll learn how to describe what you want in plain language, use AI to generate code, and then refine, test, and improve it until it works.

Along the way, you’ll develop real problem-solving skills and the confidence to build your own programs from scratch. This course focuses on understanding how code works, not just copying solutions — so you leave with skills you can apply independently.

Designed for beginners, this course makes learning Python more accessible, efficient, and engaging by combining human instruction with AI-assisted coding techniques.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this beginner-friendly Python programming course, you should be able to:

• Write, test, and debug Python code with confidence
• Use AI tools to generate, explain, and refine code
• Understand core programming concepts, including variables, data types, loops, conditionals, functions, and basic algorithms
• Use AI to generate test data and speed up debugging
• Build and run your own small Python projects
• Apply your skills to areas such as automation, data processing, web apps, and data science

Course content

What will be covered in this coding course?

• Core Python fundamentals: variables, data types, operators, conditionals, loops, functions, and algorithms
• AI-driven coding techniques: prompting AI to generate, explain, and optimise code
• Testing and debugging: using AI to generate test datasets and identify bugs
• Projects and practice: building working programs such as calculators, API integrations, and simple data processors
• Advanced touches: exploring Python’s standard library, external APIs, and basic optimisation with AI support
• Best practices: clean coding principles, problem-solving strategies, and project organisation

Intended audience

This course is ideal for complete beginners who want to learn programming with the support of AI tools. It’s also suitable for those who have experimented with coding before and want to accelerate their learning by understanding how to use AI effectively as a coding assistant.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• BYO Computer (Laptop)
• A ChatGPT subscription to get the most from AI features
• A free Python environment installed (instructions provided before the course)

What’s included

• Comprehensive PDF notes and code examples

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Additional information

Please note the following:

• No prior programming experience is required, Python’s simple syntax makes it an ideal first language
• This course is delivered face-to-face
• You’ll build real projects as you learn, applying each concept immediately with AI support