Data Analytics Using Python Course - GitHub

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

Develop practical data analytics skills using Python

Do you want to get started with advanced analytics and learn how to leverage Python? As businesses increasingly rely on technology to carry out complex mathematical calculations, data professionals need strong quantitative skills and a high-level understanding of the models used and how they can be employed to solve challenges.

This ExpertTrack will help you to progress your career in data analytics using Python; a programming language that allows you to work quickly and integrate systems effectively.

Learn how to collect, manipulate, and organise data

In order to be valuable, the data produced by an organisation must be organised and structured in a way that can be analysed to draw conclusions.

You’ll learn the importance of collecting, organising and manipulating large amounts of data using databases and other technologies.

Explore the data applications of Python

This series of courses will teach you how to develop and utilise critical elements of Python, and demonstrate data ingestion using Python and various data types and sources.

By the end of this ExpertTrack, you’ll have a deeper understanding of working with data and analytics, and foundational knowledge of Python.

Expand your career options in the data industry and beyond

The global big data industry is worth over $100 billion and is set to almost double by 2025, providing a huge number of lucrative and rewarding career options around the world.

But, data skills are in demand across almost every industry. According to PWC, finance, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and retail trade all have a high demand for data-driven decision-makers, functional analysts, data engineers, and data analysts.

Combining an understanding of data analysis with coding abilities is another way to stand out as a candidate and boost your long-term career prospects.

Key skills you will learn

• Python
• Data Analytics
• Advanced data analytics
• Data wrangling
• Descriptive statistics
• Fundamental statistics

ExpertTrack course overview

• Data Analytics Using Python: Statistics and Analytics Fundamentals
  Learn the fundamentals of statistics and data analysis using Python
• Data Analytics Using Python: Learning Python Functions
  Expand your advanced analytics skills using Python - you can explore data ingestion with CRISP-DM methodology.
• Data Analytics Using Python: Data Wrangling and Ingestion
  Enhance your understanding of Python by diving deeper into functions including data wrangling, manipulation and transformation.

How ExpertTracks work

Join an ExpertTrack to master new skills in your chosen specialist area. Work through a series of topic-focused courses at your own pace, and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate award that proves your expertise.

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.

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After your free trial you can:

• Pay $39 per month to keep learning online
• Have complete control over your subscription; you can cancel any time
• Work at your own pace and set your own deadlines at every stage
• Only pay while you’re learning; the subscription will cancel automatically when you finish
• Complete online assessments to test your knowledge and prove your skills
• Earn digital course certificates and a final award that you can share online, with potential employers, and your professional network
• Keep access to the content of courses you complete even after your subscription ends