Python is a simple, flexible programming language. Along with Javascript, it’s become one of the dominant programming languages, used by coders, companies and governments – for both small and large-scale applications.
So what can you do with Python? Almost anything, really. Python’s source code is available under the GNU Public Licence (GPL) and can be customised in all sorts of interesting ways. Google uses Python to crawl webpages. You can build Android apps with Python. Pixar has even used it to power CGI films.
Python is also one of the languages driving cutting-edge AI development (in 2015, an Oxford student built a simple neural network using just nine lines of Python code). It’s this simplicity, combined with robust potential, that makes Python such a useful language. It’s great for beginners and coding experts alike.
Python’s real strength is flexibility. There aren’t many industries that can’t benefit from Python experience. The language is used in everything from Android app development to Data Science and Cybersecurity. Here are some fields where your Python skills might come in handy:
These are just a few of the things Python can do, with the language being used by organisations like NASA, Wikipedia, CERN, YouTube and Instagram.
Despite being around since the early 1990s, Python is more relevant now than ever. Python remains a dominant force in 2025, with the PYPL Popularity of Programming Language chart showing a 29.6% market share and a +1.7% growth trend. The average salary for a Python developer in Australia according to Indeed is $153,000. Python is also considered one of the easiest programming languages to learn, and there are Python short courses for beginners available through RMIT Online.
Whether you’re an experienced programmer, or coding for the first time, learning Python opens up all sorts of career prospects. Going by user trends, and given its simple but powerful syntax, Python will probably become the most dominant programming language over the next twenty years. Here are a few career pathways for an experienced Python programmer:
Learning Python is a lot like learning a spoken language. No-one’s expecting you to start building complicated programs straight away. Instead, we begin with the basic syntax, the building blocks of Python, and gradually increase the complexity over time.
Our learning content is purpose built for online study and our curriculum is divided into easy-to-follow units. Each unit combines interactive webinars, 1-on-1 tutorials, group work and practical coding tasks. The ultimate goal is to give you the skills you need for a career in Python programming.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll need:
There’s plenty more to learning Python for beginners, of course, but this should give you an idea of what’s involved. All RMIT Online programs are designed alongside industry experts, so you know you’re getting practical, job-ready experience.
Want to learn Python? This is the best place to start. Read as much as you can. Ask questions. Contact one of our RMIT Online course counsellors.
RMIT Online is one of Australia’s top Python training providers. We offer a range of Python courses and certificates, depending on your career goals and experience. You can learn Python online, at your own pace, with plenty of support from expert mentors.
Python is just one of several programming languages, and it relates to dozens of emerging tech fields: Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI and Machine Learning (to name just a few). If you’re interested in learning Python programming, check out RMIT Online’s other courses below.
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