# Introduction & prerequisites

This part collects assessed work and guidance in one place.

## You will find

- Instructions and guidance for assessed components
- The mini-project brief/materials

## Prerequisites

- You should be comfortable running notebooks and managing files in a project folder.
- Recommended: complete the [Computing](part-computing) essentials first.

## Recommended pre-work

- Before starting any assessed work: read [Assessment](notebooks/appendix-assessment) end-to-end.
- If you’re unsure about git / folders / running notebooks: refresh the key bits of [Computing](part-computing).

## Do this first

1. Read the assessment guidance: [Assessment](notebooks/appendix-assessment)
2. Then review the project brief: [Mini project](notebooks/appendix-mini-proj)