OpenEDG Python Institute

The Python Institute, managed by OpenEDG, is a non-profit initiative aimed at promoting Python programming, training new Python developers, and supporting professional careers in Python and related technologies. It provides a global framework for curriculum development, skills assessment, and certification exams.

The institute offers free online self-study courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced, reflecting Python's open-source nature. Additionally, it provides vendor-neutral Python certifications in partnership with Pearson VUE, a leader in computer-based testing.

Industry certifications

The OpenEDG Python Institute certification program is based on comprehensive industry and market research, including Job Task Analyses (JTAs), Training Needs Analyses (TNAs), and Skills Gap Analyses (SGAs). These processes identify employer demands for Python programmers and the skills required. Additionally, the program considers the education system's role in training IT specialists, web developers, managers, and aspiring programmers.

Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG) employs a rigorous, consultation-driven, and competency-focused approach to certification development. Their test design integrates qualitative frameworks, subject-centered patterns, and psychometric modeling, adhering to international standards such as the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, NCME), European Test User Standards (EFPA, EAWOP), and the European Test Review Model (EFPA, EAWOP).