# Module 1: Write your first Python programs ## Learning objectives In this module, you will: * Use functions to manage input and output to the console. * Create variables to store data. * Distinguish between data types. * Use type conversion to convert between data types. ## Prerequisites Be familiar with the concept of programming. ### This module is part of these learning paths * [Introduction](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/1-introduction) 1 min * [Work with output](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/2-print) 6 min * [Exercise - Work with output](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/3-exercise-print) 8 min * [Collect input](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/4-input) 2 min * [Exercise - Collect input](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/5-exercise-input) 8 min * [Knowledge check](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/6-knowledge-check) 4 min * [Summary](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/python-create-run-program/7-summary) 1 min --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.pqtkha.com/programming/technology/python/microsoft-training-python-for-beginners/module-1-write-your-first-python-programs.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.