Registration Open for Spring 2026 WASP-ED Foundational Course Series Programming in Python

Programming in Python – basic and preparatory course, 5 hp

Master the basics of the Python programming language with this foundational course. By the end of this course, you should be able to understand the basics of programming and be able to write small to medium sized programs in Python.

• Dates: Week 4 - Week 23
• WASP-ED Organisers: Luleå Technical University & Lund University
• Place: Online/Distance

Programming in Python – working with shared libraries, 5 hp

In this course, you'll gain a better understanding of Python programming and its more advanced concepts. By the end, you will have gained a deeper understanding of programming in Python, the concept of libraries and modules, and their usage.

• Dates: Week 4 - Week 23
• WASP-ED Organisers: Luleå Technical University & Uppsala University (CDHU)
• Place: Online/Distance

Programming in Python – code quality and best practices, 5 hp

This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to write excellent code, adhere to industry best practices, and help prepare you for more advanced, real-world application of your skills. In this course, you’ll explore the crucial aspects of code quality, object-oriented programming (OOP), and industry-best practices.

• Dates: Week 4 - Week 12
• WASP-ED Organisers: Umeå University
• Place: Online/Distance

These courses are offered as part of the WASP-ED initiative (The Wallenberg AI and Transformative Technologies Education Development Program). The purpose of the WASP Education Development program is to significantly increase the capability and capacity of Swedish universities in providing timely, relevant, and scalable education in AI and other transformative technologies.