GearMinds STEM Academy

Prove You Know Python – Get Certified!

An extra incentive

If your child takes the official PCEP certification exam by the first week of August and earns a passing score, GearMinds will reimburse $50 of the exam fee (proof of score required). This is our way of celebrating their hard work and dedication.

For rising grade 7+

You've probably heard that Python is the world's most popular programming language. But how can you demonstrate your knowledge of it? The PCEP (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer) certification from the Python Institute is the perfect solution.

In this 2-week boot camp, you will progress from "What is a variable?" to writing your own functions, debugging errors, and be ready to take a proctored certification exam. Don't have any coding experience? That's perfectly fine—we start from the basics.

Whether you're looking to stand out in high school coding clubs, prepare for AP Computer Science, or explore a future in AI or data science, this certification will serve as your first official credential.

What You'll Learn (Aligned with the PCEP Exam)

Basic Concepts

• Understanding how Python executes code.
• Working with variables, naming conventions, and data types.
• Writing comments and enhancing code readability.
• Performing input/output operations.

Operators

• Arithmetic Operators
• Comparison Operators
• Logical Operators
• Operator Precedence

Control Flow

• Using conditions for decision-making
• Implementing loops for repeated actions
• Understanding control statements
• Nesting conditions and loops for complex logic

Data Collections

• Lists
• Tuples
• Dictionaries

Functions

• Defining custom functions
• Using parameters, arguments, and return values
• Taking advantage of built-in functions

Certification Details:

Exam Name:
Format: 40 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions
Time: 65 minutes
Passing score: 70%

The camp includes exam prep and practice tests. The exam voucher is purchased separately