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PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification shows that the individual is familiar with universal computer programming concepts like data types, containers, functions, conditions, loops, as well as Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment.

PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification (Exam PCEP-30-0x) is a professional credential that measures the candidate’s ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the essentials of programming in the Python language. A test candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the universal concepts of computer programming, the syntax and semantics of the Python language, as well as the skills in resolving typical implementation challenges with the help of the Python Standard Library.

The PCEP™ certification shows that the individual is familiar with the following concepts: fundamental terms and definitions (e.g. compilation vs. interpretation), Python’s logic and structure (e.g. keywords, instructions, indentation), literals, variables, and numeral systems, operators and data types, I/O operations, control flow mechanisms (conditional blocks and loops), data collections (lists, tuples, dictionaries, strings), functions (decomposition, built-in and user-defined functions, organizing interaction between functions and their environment, generators, recursion), exceptions (exception handling, hierarchies), as well as the essentials of Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment.

Becoming PCEP™ certified ensures that the individual is acquainted with the most essential means provided by Python 3 to enable them to start their own studies at an intermediate level, and to continue their professional development.

PCEP™ certification is an interim step to the PCAP™ certification, and the starting point to launch a career in software development, Python programming, and related technologies. Becoming PCEP™ certified helps certification holders stand out from other candidates, get a foot in the door with an employer, and land a junior-level job in the IT sector and anywhere the basic knowledge of Python is an asset.

Become PCEP™ certified and get your foot in the door

Python is the programming language that opens more doors than any other, and the more you understand Python, the more you can do in the 21st Century. With a solid knowledge of Python, you can work in a multitude of jobs and a multitude of industries.

PCEP™ certification will be particularly valuable for:

• aspiring programmers and learners interested in learning programming for fun and job-related tasks;
• learners looking to gain fundamental skills and knowledge for an entry-level job role as a software developer, data analyst, or tester;
• industry professionals wishing to explore technologies that are connected with Python, or that utilize it as a foundation;
• team leaders, product managers, and project managers who want to understand the terminology and processes in the software development cycle to more effectively manage and communicate with production and development teams.

Python is either the highest-paid, or one of the highest-paid languages in all parts of the world today, and the salaries range between $90,000 and $130,000 a year (source: SalaryExpert.com).

With the ever-increasing reliance on the Internet, and with Python playing an ever-growing role, the salary of the average Python programmer is almost surely to rise.

Currently, there are 100,000+ unfulfilled Python jobs around the world, and the supply of qualified Python programmers is unable to match the demand.

Pablo Quesada

I started the Python Certification Program featured by Python Institute to prepare myself for the Python Entry Level Certification. I strongly recommend this certification program and encourage anybody who wants to start a career in this matter – you won’t be disappointed. With this program completed, I could obtain my PCEP certification and prepared for the PCAP as well, and also implemented some projects in my current job already.

PCEP™: Exam Information

USD 59 (Exam: Single-Shot)
USD 76.70 (Exam: with one retake)
USD 71.00 (Exam: Single-Shot + Practice Test)
USD 29 (Practice Test)

PCEP FAQ and Quick References

How do I take the PCEP exam?

1. Read the PCEP Testing Policies and TestNow specifications to make sure you follow the code of conduct, meet all the technical requirements, and know what to expect during your exam session.
2. Create a Test Candidate account if you haven’t already done it. (Download a PDF Tutorial)
3. Go to OpenEDG Voucher Store and buy an exam voucher. You can choose between a single-shot voucher, voucher with retake, and voucher + practice test bundle.
4. Log in to your test candidate account, enter the voucher code, perform a diagnostics check, check in, and launch your exam session. (Download a PDF Tutorial)

Can I retake the exam?

You can only retake a failed exam after 7 days of your last attempt (waiting period).

• If you purchased a voucher with a free retake option and failed your exam – wait 7 days, go to the Exam History section on your Test Candidate account, and click the Get Free Retake button that will become activated next to your exam session status information. Your exam voucher will automatically be assigned to your account and become available in the Certify section.
• If you purchased a single-shot voucher and failed your exam, you need to purchase a new voucher to take the exam again. You can launch a new exam session after 7 days from your last attempt.

How do I access the PCEP practice test?

1. Go to OpenEDG Voucher Store and buy a practice test voucher. (skip this step if you already have a voucher)
2. Log in to your OpenEDG Learner Account, click «Practice», enter the voucher code, read and accept the terms and conditions, and activate the practice test. (Download a PDF Tutorial)
   Note that if you’re logged in as Test Candidate, you need to switch your role to Learner in order to be able to launch the practice test.

I passed the PCEP exam. What now?

Congratulations! You’ve officially joined the Python Institute certified community, and earned an industry credential that validates your proficiency in Python, computer programming, and related technologies. Within 24 hours of your exam, you will receive an email with a link to your digital certification, verification code, and a PCEP badge issued by Credly’s Acclaim. You can now share your awesome achievement with your peers, colleagues, and employers via LinkedIn and other social media channels.

What next? Keep on learning, keep on mastering your Python skills, and keep on climbing the certification ladder. Sign up for Python Essentials 2 and get yourself prepared for the PCAP certification to take your career to an even higher level.

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OpenEDG Python Institute Certifications

The Python Institute is committed to the development of an objective framework for skills assessment and competency validation and building an independent global standard in Python programming certification, which will allow programming specialists, software developers, and IT professionals from all over the world to assess and document their programming skills objectively, and to gain recognition for their expertise.

Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG) together with Cisco Networking Academy – the leading global education program, and Pearson VUE – the leader in computer-based testing, have established collaboration for the delivery of learning and certification programs created for the Python programming language.

On the foundations of this cooperation, the OpenEDG Python Institute, Cisco Networking Academy, and Pearson VUE provide the leading Python programming curriculums and high-stakes, globally available, and industry-recognized Python programming testing and certification programs.

The Python Institute is committed to providing the IT community as well as the education and industry sectors with test and certification programs of the highest quality. We are proud to offer professional certifications designed to provide industry recognition of knowledge, skills and proficiency in Python programming.

Andrew Smith

At the OU, we have seen how the employability of OpenEDG’s Python certification has underpinned the popularity of our linked Microcredential, it is the value that PCAP and PCEP offer that makes the difference.

Exam and Certification Development Standards

The OpenEDG Python Institute certification program was designed following a rigorous process of industry and market research to accurately determine the demand for specialized professionals in the given sectors: through Job Task Analyses (JTAs), Training Needs Analyses (TNAs), and Skills Gap Analyses (SGAs) aiming to identify the work requirements and skills sought by employers looking to hire Python programmers; and an intensive examination of the education system that lays out the foundation for the training and development of IT specialists, web developers, managers, and aspiring programmers.

Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG), in its certification development process, adopts a meticulous, consultation-driven, and competency-oriented approach to test design, utilizing qualitative development frameworks, subject-centered design patterns, and psychometric modelling conducted in alignment with the prescriptive guidance for educational and psychological assessment practices put forth in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, NCME), European Test User Standards (EFPA, EAWOP), and the European Test Review Model (EFPA, EAWOP).

The OpenEDG Python Institute works closely with Subject Matter Experts from the education sector (school districts, colleges, universities), government sector (CTE Resource Centers, Departments of Education), and business sector (industry representatives, IT professionals, programmers, hiring managers) to bridge the gaps between them, understand their needs, and address the most important workforce challenges of the 21st century.

The exam and certification development process is recognized and endorsed by Cisco, an OpenEDG strategic partner, and accredited by Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, and the biggest provider of IT certification exams worldwide.

Learn more about our certification development standards:

Python Institute Certification Roadmap

The OpenEDG Python Institute certification programs are independent and vendor-neutral, and are delivered in cooperation with schools, school districts, colleges, and universities, as well as training companies and IT industry leaders, and are available through the OpenEDG Testing Service (TestNow™), OnVUE Online Proctoring, and a network of 5,000 accredited Pearson VUE testing centers.

The OpenEDG Python Institute has defined an independent global certification path for the Python programming language. The path consists of three certification tracks:

• General-Purpose Programming (PCEP™, PCAP™, PCPP1™, and PCPP2™ exams)
• Testing (PCAT™ exam)
• Data Analytics (PCAD™ exam)

Candidates can take certification exams at three competency levels: entry, associate, and professional.

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