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Key facts for the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer PCEP exam.
Exam cost
$59 USD / ~£47
Duration
45 minutes
Question count
30 questions
Passing score
70% (21/30 correct)
Validity
Lifetime (no expiry)
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OpenEDG Testing Service
Online proctored
Yes — available
Retake policy
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Question formats
The PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP-30-02) is the Python Institute's beginner certification that validates fundamental knowledge of Python programming. It covers basic syntax, data types, control flow, functions, and simple input/output operations. The exam is intended for individuals who are new to programming or Python and want a formal credential to demonstrate their foundational skills. PCEP is widely used as a starting point on the Python Institute's certification path, leading toward PCAP and beyond.
Official prerequisite
None — no prerequisites required
Recommended experience
Completion of a basic Python course (e.g., Python Essentials 1 on Cisco NetAcad or Python Institute's free course)
Absolute beginners to programming or those with only a few weeks of Python exposure
Should you skip this exam?
Skip if you already have 6+ months of Python experience — go straight to PCAP instead
Courseiva study tip
Use the free Python Institute courses or the Python Essentials 1 course on Cisco NetAcad — both align directly with the exam objectives
UK salary range
£22,000–£35,000
US salary range
$40,000–$60,000
Job roles that cite PCEP-30-02
What certification to take next
The PCEP-30-02 exam costs $59 USD, making it one of the most affordable programming certifications available.
You need to score at least 70% to pass, which means answering 21 out of 30 questions correctly.
The exam has 30 questions including single-choice, multiple-choice, and code completion/drag-and-drop items, to be answered within 45 minutes.
PCEP covers Python basics including variables and data types, operators, control flow (if/else, loops), functions, lists, and basic input/output — all at a beginner level.
PCEP is designed for beginners and is considered easy to moderate. With 20–40 hours of study using free Python Institute resources, most candidates pass on their first attempt.
No — PCEP is a lifetime certification with no expiry date.
PCEP is ideal for complete beginners to Python or programming, students, and career changers who want a low-cost credential to demonstrate foundational coding skills to employers.
See how PCEP-30-02 stacks up against related certifications.
Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All PCEP Questions
Browse the full question bank organised by domain and difficulty.
Practice Test
Start a session with detailed answer explanations after each question.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 10
A 10-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Full-length Simulation
Full exam simulation matching the real question count.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
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Related practice questions
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Practise PCEP questions linked to Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals.
Practise PCEP questions linked to Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators.
Practise PCEP questions linked to Control Flow, Loops, Lists and Logic.
Practise PCEP questions linked to Functions, Tuples, Dictionaries and Exceptions.
Practise PCEP questions linked to PCEP fundamentals.
Practise PCEP questions linked to PCEP scenario.
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Practice directory
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Timed mode
Official blueprint
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Free study guide
The Courseiva PCEP study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
Sample questions
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Trap 1: Strings are mutable.
Strings are immutable.
Trap 2: Sets are immutable.
Sets are mutable (though elements must be immutable).
Strings are mutable.
Why wrong: Strings are immutable.
Sets are immutable.
Why wrong: Sets are mutable (though elements must be immutable).
Tuples are immutable.
Tuples cannot be changed after creation.
Lists are mutable.
Lists can be changed after creation.
Dictionaries are mutable.
Dictionaries can be modified.
A developer writes the following code snippet:
for i in range(3):
for j in range(2):
if i == j:break else:
print(i, 'outer')
What is the output?
Trap 1: 0 outer\n2 outer
i=0 also breaks.
Trap 2: 0 outer\n1 outer\n2 outer
Incorrect because break prevents else for i=0 and i=1.
Trap 3: No output
There is output for i=2.
0 outer\n2 outer
Why wrong: i=0 also breaks.
2 outer
Only when i=2 does the inner loop complete without break.
0 outer\n1 outer\n2 outer
Why wrong: Incorrect because break prevents else for i=0 and i=1.
No output
Why wrong: There is output for i=2.
Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.
Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.
Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.
Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.
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