University of Colorado Boulder
Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization
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University of Colorado Boulder

Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization

Learn to use Python for Data Science. Become familiar with Python and essential packages for data manipulation visualization.

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(208 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Fundamentals of Python Programming

  • Data Manipulation Packages such as Numpy and Pandas

  • Data Visualization Packages such as Matplotlib and Seaborn

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Taught in English
53 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the fundamentals of programming in Python.

  • You will be able to identify basic variables and data types.

  • You will also be able to write simple programs with Python.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Computational Logic
Category: Computer Science
Category: Data Science
Category: Data Structures

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to use functions predefined in Python and in Python packages.

  • You will also be able to define Python functions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Scripting
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Data Science
Category: Computer Programming

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to use Python pacakges developed for data science.

  • You will learn how to use Numpy and Pandas to manipulate data.

  • You will learn how to use Matplotlib and Seaborn to develop data visualizations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: NumPy
Category: Python Programming
Category: Seaborn
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Plot (Graphics)
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Package and Software Management
Category: Histogram
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Data Science

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Di Wu
University of Colorado Boulder
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