Perl & Python Online Training for Developers
Instant automated feedback
with a mentor on-call.
Project Based Learning
Focus on the goal to achieve, learn from the problems to solve.
A real-world coding environment
Acquire real-world skills, in a real-world development environment.
for onboarding
expand your Perl and Python teams
Turn new hires into productive developers. Fast.
for cross-training
spread skills across roles
Empower System Administrators, Quality Assurance and Data Science teams with independence of developer resources.
for individuals
get skills and qualifications
Become fluent in Perl or Python, and have proof that you are.
Learning Outcomes
Perl Essentials
Project: Search Engine
Your project is to develop a command-line script which takes information about a location - like the town name or coordinates - and finds the nearest airports.
Perl Web Development
Project: Online Game
You develop a game where you enter an art gallery with your partner at hand, and a thousand dollars in your pocket. Will you trade your way to fortune or leave empty handed?
Python Essentials (launched 2026)
Project: Spotify Data Explorer
Your project is to build a command-line script that loads real Spotify usage data and lets the user query and analyse it. You’ll use Pandas to clean the data, extract insights, and present useful information based on the user’s input.
Welcome to Geekuni
You already write software. Geekuni is for developers who need to master a new language quickly and thoroughly, without wasting time on beginner material.
The focus is on efficient, professional learning:
- Solve realistic problems
- Build one clearly defined, job-relevant skill at a time
- Get immediate feedback so small issues don't slow you down
- Learn with direct, one-on-one support from an experienced mentor
"Through years of academic training, I identified what actually slows developers down when learning a new language. Geekuni removes those blockers, getting you to real-world proficiency without unnecessary detours."
Founder and Mentor, Andrew Solomon
Testimonials
... there's a lot going on there. I finished both the Perl Essentials and Web Development courses. I've found both courses to be excellent and well worth the costs in money, time, and effort.
Patrick McNamee Self-employed software and electronics engineer
Tom's been doing Perl for about a week now, and he did Andrew's Geekuni course. He was well prepared for Perl, and seems to be coping with what we're throwing at him just fine. It also sounds like he enjoyed the course. Good stuff!
Darius Jokilehto Perl Developer, NET-A-PORTER
This course is what I have been looking for ... a Perl course with exercises and a mentor to guide me.
Úlfar Markús Ellenarson SAP Basis consultant at Applicon ehf.
The Dancer Web Development course was really well made. Finally an environment in which I can learn by doing at my own pace!
Savio Dimatteo Perl/Javascript Developer, Lokku
This method of training is great, and the way Geekuni has been implemented on top of Moodle is excellent - it really accommodates the learning tempo of different students.
Rui Li Test Analyst, NET-A-PORTER
Perl Essentials is a great tutorial that allows you to work "hands on" in a real Linux environment. I'm glad to have found it.
Michael Rupp Data Analyst/Madison Wisconsin
Dancer Web Development is a very comprehensive course, delivered with a well-integrated learning environment.
Andrew Beverley Director, Ctrl O
It was very enjoyable, and I learnt more than I expected. Also, Geekuni is probably the best learning tool I've ever used!
Anonymous Survey Respondent, London Perl Workshop 2012
I learned more in that first course than I had throughout my entire college career.
Anonymous Final year college student