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Quick Answer: The PCEP (PCEP-30-02) exam has 30 questions, a 40 minutes time limit, a 70% passing score, and costs $59 USD. It covers Computer Programming & Python Fundamentals, Control Flow — Conditional Blocks & Loops, Data Collections — Tuples, Dictionaries, Lists & Strings, Functions & Exceptions. ExamCert has 1000+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
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PCEP (PCEP-30-02) is the Python Institute entry-level certification that validates core Python programming skills: fundamentals and data types, control flow with conditionals and loops, the four built-in data collections, and functions and exception handling. It is the first step on the Python Institute pathway (PCEP → PCAP → PCPP) and an industry-recognized way to prove job-ready Python basics.
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PCEP (PCEP-30-02) Exam Domains
30 questions in 40 minutes. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $59 USD. Format: Single & multiple choice, drag & drop, gap fill, and code-completion items.
Computer Programming & Python Fundamentals
Fundamental concepts, Python syntax and semantics, literals and variables, operators, and basic input/output and data types.
Control Flow — Conditional Blocks & Loops
Make decisions with if/elif/else, build while and for loops, control iteration with break and continue, and trace program flow.
Data Collections — Tuples, Dictionaries, Lists & Strings
Create and process lists, tuples, dictionaries, and strings; slicing, indexing, list comprehensions, and common methods.
Functions & Exceptions
Define and call functions, pass arguments and return values, understand scope, and handle runtime errors with try/except.
Why PCEP?
PCEP (PCEP-30-02) is the Python Institute entry-level certification that validates core Python programming skills: fundamentals and data types, control flow with conditionals and loops, the four built-in data collections, and functions and exception handling. A respected Python Institute credential for Junior Python Developer, Python Programmer, QA Automation Engineer.
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Target Audience
Designed for absolute beginners and self-taught learners who want a vendor-backed credential proving they can read, write, and debug basic Python. Ideal for students, career changers, QA and data professionals, and anyone starting a Python or software-development path.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •No prior programming experience or prerequisites required
- •Recommended for absolute beginners learning Python and aspiring developers
- •Basic computer literacy is helpful but not mandatory
Official Exam Details
Format: Single & multiple choice, drag & drop, gap fill, and code-completion items
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