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CourseGetting Started with Python for Data Science
Work hands-on with real datasets while learning Python for data science.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 5 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
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About this course
Ready to start your journey into Data Science? This course covers everything you need to build a solid foundation in best practices and workflows. You’ll get hands-on practice with real datasets while learning to program and analyze data in Python. Throughout the course, you’ll be working in Jupyter Notebook, an industry standard platform for interactively developing data analytics.
Skills you'll gain
Explore and summarize real datasets
Sort and filter datasets to find relevant data to answer real data questions
Transform raw data into analytics-ready datasets
Syllabus
3 lessons • 3 projects • 3 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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