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Python for Automation and Scripting

Python for Automation and Scripting in 6 focused hours: Files and folders with pathlib, Arguments with argparse and Subprocesses and shell calls – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Beginner
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Python for Automation and Scripting” is a compact live course in the field of Python Programming. It centres on Files and folders with pathlib, Arguments with argparse and Subprocesses and shell calls – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

Python is the default language for automation, data analysis, web applications and scripting in daily operations. In our Python courses, teams learn to write clean, maintainable code, automate recurring tasks and choose libraries deliberately. Every course is a one-day workshop: short technical input followed by exercises based on tasks from your own work. Python for Automation and Scripting is aimed at developers, domain specialists and administrators who want to use Python productively. You work in a prepared development environment and take home runnable examples, templates and a checklist for applying the content in your projects.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Files and folders with pathlibArguments with argparseSubprocesses and shell callsLogging in scriptsScheduled executionGenerating emails and reports automatically

Who is this course for?

  • Developers and software engineers
  • Data analysts and domain specialists who need automation
  • Administrators and DevOps engineers
  • Engineers and scientists

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Python for Automation and Scripting – Files and folders with pathlib, Arguments with argparse, Subprocesses and shell calls, Logging in scripts, Scheduled execution and Generating emails and reports automatically – and can apply them in practice.
  • You apply Python for Automation and Scripting confidently in your own Python projects.
  • You write readable, tested and maintainable code.
  • You choose suitable libraries and tools for your task.
  • You transfer the exercises to your daily work and solve your own cases independently.

Course outline

Module 1 Getting started and environment for Python for Automation and Scripting
  • Where Python for Automation and Scripting fits in the Python ecosystem
  • Interpreter, virtual environments and editor setup
  • Project layout and dependency management
  • Reading and running the sample projects
Module 2 Focus areas: Python for Automation and Scripting
  • Files and folders with pathlib
  • Arguments with argparse
  • Subprocesses and shell calls
  • Logging in scripts
  • Scheduled execution
  • Generating emails and reports automatically
Module 3 Core concepts of Python for Automation and Scripting
  • Key language features and libraries for the topic
  • Typical patterns and idioms from real projects
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Using the documentation and standard library effectively
Module 4 Hands-on exercises with Python for Automation and Scripting
  • Guided exercises on realistic tasks
  • Building your own scripts and modules step by step
  • Troubleshooting with the debugger and logging
  • Group code review of the results
Module 5 Quality and transfer to your projects
  • Tests, linting and formatting as routine
  • Maintainability, readability and structure
  • Fitting into existing pipelines and team processes
  • Next learning steps and further resources
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Depending on the level, general computer skills or first programming experience are enough. Advanced courses benefit from solid Python basics. No prior knowledge is required.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with internet access; Python and the development environment are provided in advance as a setup guide or a prepared environment.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Who is Python for Automation and Scripting suitable for?

Python for Automation and Scripting is designed for professionals who use or need to use Python at work. The prior knowledge that makes sense depends on the course level. If you are unsure, we advise you beforehand and adjust content and pace to your team so that nobody is overwhelmed or under-challenged.

Do we work with our own data and tasks in Python for Automation and Scripting?

Yes, if you wish. By default we use realistic sample datasets and tasks. For in-house sessions we can include your scripts, data formats or projects, provided you share them in advance. This way, what you learn goes straight into your daily work.

How much does “Python for Automation and Scripting” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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