On this informative course created in collaboration with Github, you’ll further your understanding of data analysis, and become more familiar with Python programming.

Explore and learn the features of Python programming

This course is designed to make you a more confident Python user, following your introduction to the fundamentals of Python.

You’ll gain confidence using the Module, Packages and Libraries in Python, and use Python’s Date Time data, and Numpy and Pandas packages.

Discover data ingestion using Python

You’ll practice ingesting data from various data types and sources using Python, so it’s ready to be further analysed. Adding Python programming to your skills can make this a quicker and easier process, offering you efficiencies and new ways to manipulate the data.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to demonstrate that you can use Python functions in various ways.

What topics will you cover?

Python modules and packages
Getting started with NumPy
Getting started with Pandas
Data ingestion using Python

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Describe what Modules, Packages and Libraries are in Python
Use Date Time data in Python
Use the Numpy and Pandas packages of Python
Demonstrate data ingestion using Python and various data types and data sources

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for:

business analysts or junior data analysts looking to develop advanced data analytics skills and programming capabilities to progress their careers in data analytics
those with existing programming capabilities looking to enter the data analytics field
individuals lacking the programming capabilities to conduct more advanced data analysis and modelling

What software or tools do you need?

During the ExpertTrack we’ll be using Jupyter notebook. We recommend you use a computer to access these elements.

Who will you learn with?

Ed Marks

I truly believe that leveraging the correct technologies in the appropriate way can take us towards a more sustainable economy. My focus is on converging M&E Engineering with Data Science/Analysis.

Who developed the course?

FutureLearn

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Develop the fundamental Python programming knowledge and skills required to complete advanced analytics.

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