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Python Basics for Data Science

by Joseph Santarcangelo · edX

4.5
(5,500 reviews)
300K+ enrolled5 weeksUpdated 2024-07

What You'll Learn

Understand the fundamentals and key concepts of Python
Apply Python techniques to solve real-world problems
Understand the fundamentals and key concepts of pandas
Apply pandas techniques to solve real-world problems
Understand the fundamentals and key concepts of data science
Apply data science techniques to solve real-world problems

About This Course

Beginner Python course covering data types, loops, functions, and working with data using Pandas and NumPy.

Curriculum

Module 1: Python & Pandas
6 lessons
  • Introduction to Python
  • Python in Practice
  • Hands-on Exercise: Python
  • Introduction to pandas
  • Pandas in Practice
  • Hands-on Exercise: Pandas
Module 2: Data science & NumPy
6 lessons
  • Introduction to data science
  • Data science in Practice
  • Hands-on Exercise: Data science
  • Introduction to NumPy
  • NumPy in Practice
  • Hands-on Exercise: NumPy
Module 3: Data analysis
3 lessons
  • Introduction to data analysis
  • Data analysis in Practice
  • Hands-on Exercise: Data analysis

Instructor

Joseph Santarcangelo

Instructor at edX

4.5rating
300K+ students

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Completely free to access
  • Hands-on interactive exercises
  • Taught by Joseph Santarcangelo
  • Well-structured curriculum

Cons

  • No certificate provided
  • May be too basic for experienced practitioners
  • Self-paced requires discipline