Learner Profiles

Profile 1: Researchers New to Programming

  • Background: New to Python and moving from manual or spreadsheet-heavy analysis toward code-based workflows.
  • Motivation: Build confidence with programming while improving the quality and reproducibility of data analysis.
  • Needs: Clear explanations, approachable examples, and a practical route into core Python concepts.

Profile 2: Analysts Expanding into Python

  • Background: Comfortable with analysis or programming in another environment, but relatively new to Python.
  • Motivation: Translate existing analytical knowledge into Python-based workflows for data manipulation, visualisation, and modelling.
  • Needs: A clear map of Python syntax, common libraries, and reproducible working habits.

Profile 3: Researchers Building Reproducible Workflows

  • Background: Interested in using Python not just to get answers, but to structure analysis more transparently and repeatably.
  • Motivation: Improve code reuse, debugging confidence, and the ability to explain analytical steps clearly.
  • Needs: Good habits around functions, iteration, defensive thinking, and readable analytical code.