Python Scripting for Automation and Data Processing
Write practical Python scripts to automate tasks and process data.
About This Assessment
Python skills appear in 42,000+ web development jobs and are fundamental to data analyst roles (16,000+ openings). Entry-level positions are flooded with bootcamp graduates who can write basic code but struggle with real-world automation scenarios. This assessment verifies practical scripting ability for file processing, API integration, and task automation.
What Candidates Will Do
Write a script to parse CSV files, clean data, and generate summary reports
Automate API requests to fetch data, handle errors, and save results to a database
Create a file processing utility that monitors a directory and performs batch operations
Debug and fix a broken Python script with logic errors and exception handling issues
Automated Grading
Verify scripts execute without errors, handle edge cases appropriately, produce correct output files/reports, follow Python best practices (PEP 8), and include proper error handling. Check that API interactions include retry logic and database operations use parameterized queries.
Environment
Ubuntu VM with Python 3.10+, pip, common libraries (pandas, requests, sqlite3), sample CSV/JSON data files, SQLite database, and local mock API endpoint.
Earn a Verified Certificate
Pass this assessment and receive an AbilityScreen Certified Professional credential — verifiable proof of your hands-on skills that you can share with employers.
- Performance-verified — proves real skills demonstrated in a live environment, not a multiple-choice test
- Employer-verifiable — each certificate has a unique ID that anyone can verify online
- Career-ready — share directly to LinkedIn or include in your resume
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