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The Python programming language is a tool for creating programs with various purposes: computer games, blockchain, microblogs. During the lessons, students will create chatbots, interactive text-based games, learn to decipher cryptography, complex mathematical operations, the Collatz conjecture. Students will grasp the basic principles of the Python language: syntax, testing, object-oriented programming, Big Data, prototyping.

Upon completing the module, students will be able to:

• Install Python on any computer and operate with it.
• Understand object-oriented principles and optimization algorithms.
• Master Blockchain and Big Data technology.
• Create console games.
• Excel in program optimization.
• Operate with the file system using the Python language.
• Soft skills: acquire financial education.

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This course is conducted using the "Blender" program. This software is used for implementing numerous large-scale projects; in fact, the special effects for the movie "Spider-Man 2" were created using this program. Learning this software will be the first step towards understanding the world of three-dimensional technologies.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

• Work in a graphic editor.
• Understand the principles of creating three-dimensional graphic objects.
• Learn to create animations.
• Acquire useful technical and engineering skills.
• Develop their own three-dimensional objects and virtual worlds.
• Devise a movie script and bring objects to life by implementing it.
• Communication and collaboration skills: setting goals, achieving them, and efficiently managing one's own time.

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Java is an object-oriented, statically typed programming language with general-purpose usage. This language is considered a benchmark in terms of safety and ease of programming. Many banks use Java in their own software applications, and numerous websites employ this language for developing their backend systems. A major advantage of the Java language is its portability, as code written in Java can be executed on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

By the end of this course, children will have a solid foundation in the Java language, which will greatly assist them in learning more advanced aspects of the language.

Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:

• Learning to work in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and understanding the language syntax.
• Enhancing logical thinking and creativity.
• Learning to write beautiful and "clean" code.
• Applying the basic principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Gaining a strong foundation in the fundamental knowledge of Java (Java Core).
• Learning to write their own code structures, such as classes, methods, and more.
• Soft skills: public speaking, presenting oneself, and presenting one's own projects.

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The student acquires basic knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career in software testing (QA engineer). A competent QA engineer is highly valued in the market as product quality and market demand largely depend on their knowledge and skills.

Hard skills: Learning manual and automated testing, the ability to control software quality in all stages (planning, design, development); knowledge of how to enhance the product and prevent defects; ability to test individual components and the product as a whole.

Soft skills: Developing analytical and logical thinking, focus, the ability to think ahead and prevent undesirable situations, exploring creative potential.

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In this module, students will be placed in the role of a real data scientist, tasked with solving a problem. They will follow the instructor's guidance and go through the steps taken by a data scientist - from obtaining the data and describing the problem to solving it.

This discipline, also known as data science, is one of the branches of computer science that has thrived in the past decade and serves as the foundation for many of the capabilities that the internet offers today. It is closely related to popular concepts such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, predictions, deep learning, and more. It is a field in which major companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and others invest substantial amounts of money.

Upon completing the module, students will learn:

• Various methods of data structuring.
• Different types of data with their advantages and disadvantages.
• How to explore a dataset and consider relevant criteria.
• Simple prediction algorithms (decision tree, Random Forest, SVM, KNN).
• The concept of statistics for result interpretation.
• Simple clustering/grouping algorithms (K-Means, DBScan) with their pros and cons.
• Ways to present results and basic types of graphs.
• Soft skills: Working with information, managing attention, and understanding one's role in a teamwork environment.

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In this module, students will decipher the C# programming language and use it to create a Desktop application using contemporary technologies and frameworks. Additionally, during the learning process, students will have the opportunity to create games: both WinForms and rendering.

Upon completing the module, students will be able to:

• Grasp the principles of the C# language.
• Utilize the Visual Studio program.
• Develop programs in the .exe format.
• Create games in the C# language.
• Soft skills: Processing information, mastering attention, and understanding one's role in collaborative work.

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The student learns the SQL (Structured Query Language) programming language, through which they learn to create functional databases to meet client requirements: banks, online stores, news platforms, social networks.

Hard skills: Creating a database to store, search, update, and delete data conveniently; maintenance and upgrading skills for the database.

Soft skills: Ability to develop a work plan for requirements, analyze client needs, empathy, efficient task distribution based on deadlines and time management, communication skill development.

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The module aims to use theoretical knowledge of the Java language to develop simple and interesting games. Throughout the module, we will apply absolutely all theoretical concepts into practice when creating games, and every detail will be visualized on the game stage.

After completing the module, students will be able to:

• Apply theoretical knowledge of Java programming
• Create games on the GreenFoot platform
• Develop skills in creating and designing games
• Animate and create your own game characters for your projects
• Understand the importance of testing and debugging in the game development process, the ability to identify and correct errors in your projects.