Python learning pathStep-by-step roadmap to learn Python in 2026

Python is the most popular language for automation, data and AI. This path goes from the basics to professional Python, data analysis and backend development.

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Python roadmap

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1

Foundations

1 steps · 12 hours
Python fundamentals12h

Write clean, working Python programs

What you learn

  • Syntax, variables and data types
  • Control flow and functions
  • Lists, dicts and comprehensions
  • Files, modules and packages
  • Errors and exceptions
  • Virtual environments and pip

Tools

PythonVS Code

Hands-on lab

Build a command-line tool that cleans and summarises CSV data

Learn it at SOTT

Python Programming · Python Programming Fundamentals Workshop · Generative AI & RAG Engineering

2

Core skills

2 steps · 16 hours
Python for professionals10h

Write maintainable, tested Python for real projects

What you learn

  • Object-oriented Python
  • Working with REST APIs (requests)
  • Testing with pytest
  • Type hints and code quality
  • Packaging and automation scripts

Tools

Pythonpytest

Hands-on lab

A tested REST API client with a CLI

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Python Programming · Python Programming Fundamentals Workshop · Forward Deployed Engineer Program

Git & GitHub6h

Collaborate on code with Git like a professional team

What you learn

  • Repositories, commits and history
  • Branching and merging
  • Pull requests and code review
  • Resolving merge conflicts
  • GitHub workflows for teams

Tools

GitGitHub

Hands-on lab

Run a team pull-request workflow end to end

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Python Programming · MLOps Engineering: Notebook to Production · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain

3

Advanced

2 steps · 20 hours
Python for data analysis10h

Clean, analyse and visualise data with Python

What you learn

  • NumPy
  • pandas
  • Data cleaning
  • Visualisation with matplotlib and seaborn
  • Jupyter notebooks

Tools

PythonpandasJupyter

Hands-on lab

Exploratory analysis on a real dataset

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Data Analytics with AI · Data Science Fundamentals · Data Analytics

Backend engineering10h

Design and ship back-end services

What you learn

  • REST API design
  • Databases and ORMs
  • Authentication and authorisation
  • Caching
  • Deployment

Tools

Node.jsPostgreSQL

Hands-on lab

API with authentication, deployed

Learn it at SOTT

Forward Deployed Engineer Program · Backend Developer Fundamentals Workshop · Java Programming

Courses that take you there

How it compares

Python vs Java

Python is quicker to learn and dominant in data, AI and automation. Java is common in large enterprise systems and Android.

Python learning path FAQ

How long does it take to learn Python?+
This path covers about 48 hours of hands-on learning across 5 modules. How quickly you finish depends on your starting point and weekly time; our advisors can plan a timeline that fits you.
Where should I start?+
With the Foundations stage: Python fundamentals. If you already know a topic, mark it as done and move to the next one.
What is the difference: Python vs Java?+
Python is quicker to learn and dominant in data, AI and automation. Java is common in large enterprise systems and Android.
Which SOTT courses cover this path?+
Python Programming, Python Programming Fundamentals Workshop and Data Analytics with AI. Each one is taught live, in our Chennai classroom or online, with hands-on labs and placement assistance.
I have another question. Who can I ask?+
Our advisors are happy to help. Call or WhatsApp us, or send a message from the Contact page, and we will get back to you within one working day.

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