4. Scripting & Automation

2 certs | ~$354

Target Certifications

• PCEP (Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer) — ~$59
• PCAP (Python Certified Associate) — ~$295

What You'll Learn

Python fundamentals, data structures, scripting, automation, working with APIs, file handling, error handling, object-oriented programming

Suggested Learning Path

1. Start with Python.org's official tutorial or Automate the Boring Stuff (free)
2. Complete the free PCEP prep course and PCAP prep course from the Python Institute
3. Take freeCodeCamp's Python course and build small automation scripts
4. Take PCEP first (entry-level, $59), then work toward PCAP after building real projects

Study Guides

• Learning Python — Mark Lutz (O'Reilly, 5th Edition, 2013)
• Fluent Python — Luciano Ramalho (O'Reilly, 2nd Edition, 2022)