Python for Data Analysis and Visualisation, Certificate | Part time online | University of St Andrews | United Kingdom
41 days
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The Python for Data Analysis and Visualisation from University of St Andrews is an ideal short course for professionals who want to use Python to improve their workflow.

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Overview

In this Python for Data Analysis and Visualisation from University of St Andrews  you will learn about good practices of developing Python code. Python code is supplied and explained for each topic. Your key learning outcomes are:

  • Master concepts of modelling, design, and programming in Python and gain practical skills in applying these concepts
  • Be confident with effective documentation, layout, debugging and testing
  • Be able to use Python programming and development tools
  • Be able to load into Python data from standard formats and perform some descriptive data analysis

Teaching format

This is a self-paced online learning short course with lecture content, interactive elements, and access to a masterclass with the course leader after completion of the course.

Programme Structure

  • Structuring Python code: functions, classes, exceptions, modules.
  • Software engineering practices: testing, debugging, profiling, documenting, organising, storing under version control.
  • Using Python for data analytics: collecting data (API interaction, web scraping, interfacing databases) and using popular Python libraries (numpy, pandas, matplotlib) for their processing and visualisation

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 41 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is suitable for those who are competent in programming using Python (including notebooks, packages, data manipulation, design and use of pipelines, model evaluation functions) but are not expert programmers.
  • Coursework involves creating code to solve a specific problem, together with a short report that describes the approach taken and critically evaluates the results. This code can be developed either using learners’ equipment (such as a laptop or PC), or with cloud-based tools such as CoLab and Kaggle Notebooks, or Jupyter notebook. A good internet connection is more important than powerful computational equipment.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1250 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1250 GBP for the full programme during 41 days.
  • National

    1250 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1250 GBP for the full programme during 41 days.

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