Python developer Course: From Zero to Hired
Python developer Course From Zero to Hired
Perfect for newbies
90%
of our students start with no technical background
Course updated in 2025
100%
industry-relevant curriculum built to meet employer expectations
4,500+ employed Mate academy grads
rating based on Google reviews
Python developer: Salary
$2,300
+22%YoY salary growth. Source: DOU
Did you know?
Every time you use a website or app, you benefit from their work. Python developers write and maintain code, develop web applications, automate tasks, and work with various frameworks. Additionally, they handle data analysis and machine learning. Impressive, right?
Employment in focus
We share the same goal — get you hired. With 20% theory and 80% practical tasks, we make it happen.
Market experts as your mentors
Mentors help you learn new topics, review your tasks, point out mistakes, and do live Q&A sessions.
Platform that has it all
Learn through tutorials, interactive tasks, AI quizzes, and group projects — all in one place.
Your perks in every course
Job Referrals
Get access to job openings from our partners before they hit the market.
English lessons
Gain skills to pass interviews and bond with your team.
Job search tips
Craft cover letters and resumes that land interviews.
Job tracker
Easily apply for jobs and track every step of your job hunt.
Mock interviews
Practice for real-world interviews and build your confidence.
*You can buy English lessons separately.
FORMAT COMPARISON
Which studying format suits you?
Weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm
In your free time
9-6 pm, Mon-Fri
Study at your own pace
Pay after you get a tech job
Get refunded if no tech job
This might be your CV
Marta K.
Python developer
Skills
- Work with basic algorithms and data types in Python
- Use task queue systems and message brokers like RabbitMQ
- Automate application deployment with Docker
- Know SQL, work with databases and third-party service APIs
- Understand fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Work with frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI
- Understand how HTTP, HTTPS, and WebSocket protocols work
- Use Git for version control and CI/CD setup
Technologies
90%
of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time
What's covered
Course roadmap
Python Basics
10 topics
Course Fundamentals
1 topic
We want you to join the other modules of the course more prepared. Familiarizing yourself with the theory and completing the following assignments will not only increase your productivity during the course but also, in the long run, enhance your chances of securing a job in a better company with a higher salary
Topics
- How to learn effectively
Python Basics Extended
12 topics
Now that we know how to write code, it's time to order it up and learn debugging. We deepen our knowledge of the basic concepts, too, but we feel like it goes without saying. Does it?
Topics
- Module Overview
- Environment Setup
- Code Style
- Debugging
- Working With Numbers
- Working With Strings
- Lists In Details
- Dict Basics
- Type Conversion
- Loops In Details
- Functions Revisited
- Summary
Git and Terminal
5 topics
Terminal is an important tool for any developer, so it's high time for you to exercise basic commands! You'll start using a Git version control system, too.
Topics
- Environment Setup
- Command Line Basics
- Git Basics
- Working With Branches
- Working With Remote Repo (GitHub)
Communication and Stress Management
6 topics
This module is designed to enhance your communication skills and overall soft skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, feel confident during job interviews and public speaking, master techniques to manage stress, and much more. The best part? The module includes 28 practical tasks that will significantly boost your skills and help you see noticeable progress.
Topics
- Introduction to Communication & Stress Management
- Confidence Building and Stress Management
- Diction, Filler Words Reduction, and Body Language
- Public Speaking
- Job Interview
- Written Communication
Python Core
23 topics
Generators, iterators, decorators... you'll learn to handle them with ease. But also: polymorphisms, classes, modules and a variety of other novelties.
Topics
- How to Solve GitHub Tasks
- Mutable Immutable Types
- List and Dict Comprehensions
- Functions in Detail
- Decorators
- Classes
- Classes in Detail
- Iterators and Generators
- Modules and Imports
- OOP: Single Inheritance
- OOP: Multiple Inheritance
- OOP: Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Abstraction
- Properties and Descriptors
- Exception Handling
- Exceptions in Detail
- File Handling
- Memory Management
- Testing
- Testing in Detail
- Basic Modules Overview
- Dict Advanced
- Extra
- Python Practice
SQL Basics
11 topics
Semantically speaking, SQL closely resembles English, so you are in for a swift acquisition. We'll learn to use it with databases, to group, filter, sort and source data at wish.
Topics
- Introduction to SQL
- SELECT Statement
- WHERE Clause
- NULL Value, LIKE, BETWEEN, and IN Operators
- ORDER BY, LIMIT, DISTINCT Clauses
- Aliases
- Aggregate Functions
- GROUP BY Clause
- JOIN Clause
- Functions
- HAVING Clause
Django ORM
8 topics
Django endures in the popularity contest for *the* ORM intermediating between Python developers and databases. Here, specifically, you'll create your first tables and SQL queries.
Topics
- Database Intro
- ORM Intro
- Fields and Relations
- Many-to-Many Relationship
- Queries
- Queries in Detail
- ORM Advanced
- Optional: Performance Improvement & Isolation Levels
HTML + CSS Basics
16 topics
Next up: introduction to HTML and CSS. Find your way around fonts, semantics, responsiveness, selectors and specificity, media queries, links, and forms.
Topics
- HTML Basics
- Environment Setup
- CSS Basics
- Colors and Fonts
- Box Model Basics
- Semantic Basics
- Responsiveness Basics
- CSS Selectors
- Pseudo-Elements and Pseudo-Classes
- Specificity
- Links and URLs
- Images
- Media Queries
- Forms
- Position
- Extra Topics
How the Web Works
6 topics
We interact with the Internet day by day, and yet, few know how it all works. If you don't, either — we've got your back. We'll explore the OSI model, HTTP, encryption, APIs and security issues.
Topics
- Introduction to the Web
- OSI Model
- HTTP
- API Interface
- Encryption
- Security in the Web
Django
10 topics
Django ORM was ought to prime you for Django itself — the most popular Python web framework out there. MVT, dependency injections, and web will now be at your disposal.
Topics
- Django Intro
- MVT
- Class-Based Generic Views
- Sessions and Authentication
- Forms
- Forms in Details
- Django Advanced
- Website [Portfolio Project]
- Deploying Django
- Django Practice
Django REST Framework
13 topics
Designing and developing powerful APIs sounds like your jam? Well, you'll need to get real familiar with the Django REST Framework. You are in for some user authentication and code testing, too.
Topics
- Django REST Framework Intro
- Class-Based Views
- Serializers
- Serializers in Details
- Authentication and Permissions
- Django REST Framework Advanced
- DRF JWT and Tests
- Docker
- Docker in DRF
- API [Portfolio Project]
- Test Task Solving
- Connect Backend to Frontend
- DRF Practice
Asynchronous Python
3 topics
Executing code step by step, line by line... ugh, rules — right? Let's break them! Here, we'll learn how to enhance the program's performance with asynchronism, concurrency and parallelism.
Topics
- Introduction and Theoretical Foundation
- Concurrency & Parallelism
- Asyncio
FastAPI and SQLAlchemy
6 topics
In this module, you'll learn how to use FastAPI and work with databases using SQLAlchemy. We'll go from a basic project to developing a functional online cinema, testing and deploying it on AWS.
Topics
- Introduction to FastAPI and SQLAlchemy
- Implement CRUD
- Authentication and Security
- Core Functions
- Tests and Deployment
- Online Cinema [Portfolio Project]
Team Project
7 topics
In 4 weeks, you will create a product from scratch in teams with colleagues from other areas, following Scrum methodology, and present the results to your mates. In the end, you will have another project to add to your resume and gain invaluable real-world experience
Topics
- Week 0: Team Project. Intro
- Week 1: Jira Environment
- Week 2: Status Check
- Week 3: Estimates
- Week 4: How to Demo Your Work
- Team Project for Employment
- Final Week: Retrospective
Employment
8 topics
Ready to enter the tech market? Well... we'll get you ready — with a great resume, cover letter, a LinkedIn profile and mock interviews. Recruiters are in for a true discovery!
Topics
- Employment Roadmap
- Preparing Your Resume
- Interview Preparation
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Google, LinkedIn, DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
- Work details FAQ
Object Oriented Programming
2 topics
Object-oriented programming is a concept fundamental to many programming languages, most notably: Java, Python, JavaScript and C++. So — let's acquire a good understanding thereof.
Topics
- Basic Principles
- SOLID Principles
Python Advanced
15 topics
More advanced by all means. We dive into page parsing, carry out data analysis with charts, and even create our own machine learning model!
Topics
- SOLID Practice
- FastAPI overview
- FastAPI in details
- Web Scraping
- Selenium
- Scrapy
- Data Analysis
- Pandas & Matplotlib
- ETL & Visualising Practice
- [Portfolio Project]: Web Scraping & Data Analysis Practice
- Tableau
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks & Classification
- Machine Learning Practice
- DevOps Basics for Python Developers
JavaScript Basics
14 topics
Discover the programming language best suited for beginners. We'll kick off with strings, functions, conditionals, loops, arrays and a few more!
Topics
- Introduction
- Your First JavaScript Program
- Main Concepts
- Numbers
- Strings
- Boolean
- Functions
- Conditional Operators
- Arrays
- Loops
- String Iteration
- Strings Methods
- Working With Arrays
- Get Ready for the Interview
Algorithms and Data Structure
11 topics
Don't go running just yet, algorithms simply need some taming. Data structures, too: we'll take on arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash maps and sets... among other things.
Topics
- Module Overview
- Algorithms complexity
- Arrays
- Binary search
- Two pointers
- Linked lists
- Stack
- Queue
- Trees
- Binary search tree
- Priority queue
Career Development
7 topics
Landing a first job is quite an achievement, but you can't rest on your laurels! Here, we'll get familiar with career development strategies, identify key areas for personal development and equip you a few relevant tools.
Topics
- Mastering Your Probation Period
- PDP and Career Plans
- Salary Review Strategies
- Recruiter Outreach
- How to Find a New Job?
- How to Talk About Your Previous Work Experience?
- Career Knowledge Base
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Topics
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Projects
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Faq
Have some more questions? We have the answers.
How do full-time and flexible formats differ?
In the full-time schedule, you study online from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday. You’ll attend webinars, do practical tasks, and get help from mentors. There are group video calls four times a week in the afternoon. This intense schedule is not good if you want to work at the same time.
The flexible schedule lets you learn at your own pace. You decide when and how many hours to study. Mentors are available to help you, and you can chat and join video calls with classmates. Plus, you get lifetime access to the course, so you can learn whenever you want.
Can I fit studying at Mate with other activities?
In the flexible format, you can balance your studies with work or school. You set your own pace and receive support from our mentors throughout the course.
In the full-time format, it’s hard to combine studies with work or school due to its intensity. You’ll need to fully commit, studying from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Will I get a certificate upon completion?
Sure! After finishing our course, you'll get a certificate. More than 4,500 of our graduates use it to show their skills on LinkedIn and other social media. But our main focus is helping you find a job, and we'll do everything we can to support you in that.
How do I choose a profession?
Do I need math or tech background to enroll?
No, you don’t need math or a technical background to enroll. In fact, 9 out of 10 Mate students come from non-technical backgrounds. Our job is to teach you the skills you need and help you land a job in tech.
How do I enroll?
To enroll in the full-time course, start by filling out an application and taking a short logic test with 15 questions. If your English level is below Pre-intermediate, we'll ask you to make a short video about yourself. Once we check that your English is good enough for learning, you can move on with your enrollment and set up an interview with our manager.
For the flexible course, just send an application. Our manager will reach out to explain the course details and help you pick the best option. You’ll get access to the course right after you pay.
Are there any age limits for this course?
You can apply for the full-time course starting at age 16 with your parents' permission. For the flexible course, you can begin if you’re at least 15 years old.
The employment guarantee applies if you reach the legal working age in your country by the time you finish the course.
How are you so sure that l'll find a job?
For over 10 years, we’ve been helping people kickstart their tech careers — and we’ve gotten pretty good at it.
Our courses are built around what companies actually want, with tons of hands-on practice to get you job-ready. And you’re never on your own — we’ll guide you every step of the way, from polishing your resume to nailing your interviews.
The best part? 80% of our grads land a tech job just a few months after finishing the course.
How does money-back guarantee work?
For full-time graduates, you only start paying for your education after finding a tech job. The payment is 12% of your net salary for 36 months. If you don’t get a job, you pay nothing.
If you finish the flexible course, actively search for a job with our support for 16 weeks, and don't receive any offers, you can get a full refund.
What's the schedule on full-time?
The full-time schedule combines theory lessons, practice, and Q&A sessions:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM — Algorithms 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Theory 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM — Practice 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Q&A session 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Practice 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Q&A session
What jobs can I get after finishing the course?
Graduates of the Python course often land their first jobs in positions such as Python developer, Python Software engineer, Backend developer, and Software developer.