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Overview
This introduction to Python will kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general. This beginner-friendly Python course will take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours.
This course is part of the Python Data Science Professional Certificate
Upon its completion, you'll be able to write your own Python scripts and perform basic hands-on data analysis using our Jupyter-based lab environment. If you want to learn Python from scratch, this course is for you.
The Python Basics for Data Science Certificate from EdX is offered in partnership with IBMx and is part of the Applied AI Professional Certificate, Python Data Science Professional Certificate and the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate.
What you will learn
- Learn Python - the most popular programming language and easy to learn for beginners
- Develop fundamental Python skills for Data Science and Software Development
- Work with commonly used Python libraries such as Pandas and Numpy
- Utilize Jupyter Notebooks to develop, experiment with and execute Python code
- Access and webscrape data using APIs and libraries like Beautiful Soup
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Module 1 - Python Basics- Your first program
- Types
- Expressions and Variables
- String Operations
- Lists and Tuples
- Sets
- Dictionaries
- Conditions and Branching
- Loops
- Functions
- Objects and Classes
- Reading files with open
- Writing files with open
- Loading data with Pandas
- Working with and Saving data with Pandas
Module 5 - Working with Numpy Arrays
- Numpy 1d Arrays
- Numpy 2d Arrays
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Prerequisites:
- Basic Math
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