Professional Python Developer Certification
The Professional Python Developer certification validates foundational to mid-level knowledge and applied programming skills in one of the world’s most influential languages. It ensures candidates can write clean, structured, and efficient code while understanding the logic, data, and object-oriented principles that power modern software systems and automation processes.
Exam Length
75 minutes
Questions
58 items
Passing Score
70% or higher

About this certification
The Professional Python Developer certification validates foundational knowledge and practical coding skills in one of the world’s most influential programming languages. Designed for beginners and aspiring developers, it ensures candidates can write clean, structured, and efficient code. Python’s simplicity and versatility make it a leading choice for automation, web development, data science, and AI. This certification introduces real-world applications through hands-on tasks across key domains, preparing individuals for industry-level work.
What you're expected to know
- Understanding Python syntax, variables, data types, and basic operators
- Writing functions, using conditionals and loops, and applying core control flow
- Working with lists, dictionaries, strings, and other built-in data structures
- Applying object-oriented programming concepts such as classes and methods
- Reading, writing, and processing data from files, APIs, or user input
- Using modules, libraries, and virtual environments to organize and manage code
- Debugging, handling errors, and writing clean, maintainable Python scripts
- Building small applications and automation scripts to solve real-world tasks
Recommended experience
Candidates should have 0–6 months of hands-on practice writing Python code, gained through coursework, bootcamps, self-study, or on-the-job experience, including basic scripting, data handling, and problem-solving tasks.
Exam details
- Format
- Multiple-choice & scenario-based items
- Delivery
- Online, remote proctor or authorized test center
- Language
- English
- Badge validity
- Aligned to certification term
How to get started
- Review the official exam outline and objectives.
- Complete training or self-study using COITB resources.
- Schedule your exam through your COITB account.
- Pass the exam and claim your digital badge.
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