Data Scientist: Analytics Specialist
Data Analysts and Analytics Data Scientists use Python and SQL to query, analyze, and visualize data — and communicate findings.
Includes Python 3, SQL, pandas, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel, and more.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary70 hoursProjects
57Prerequisites
None
About this career path
Companies are looking for Data Scientists who can manage data, get results, and drive decision-making. Analytics is all about using data to answer questions, and this Career Path will teach you just that. You’ll learn how to analyze data, build dashboards, and deliver impactful reports. Along the way, you’ll build portfolio-worthy projects that will help you get job-ready.
Syllabus
22 units • 69 lessons • 57 projects • 47 quizzes- 1
Welcome to the Data Scientist: Analytics Specialist Career Path
Discover what you will learn on your journey to becoming a Data Scientist: Analytics Specialist!
- 2
Principles of Data Literacy
Discover the world of data in this fully conceptual course where you will learn how to think about, visualize, and analyze data.
- 3
Learn SQL
Learn SQL — a popular language that’s used for communicating with databases and working with data.
- 4
Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part I)
Build a foundation in programming with Python with a focus on Data Science!
- 5
Python Fundamentals for Data Science (Part II)
Continue building your Python Skills while applying them to real data science challenges including finding and working with real data.
- 6
Portfolio Project: U.S. Medical Insurance
Use your understanding of Python syntax to sort and analyze data about U.S. medical insurance costs!
- 7
Python Pandas for Data Science
Learn how to use the Python pandas library and lambda functions for Data Science.
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Take your skills into the real world with projects
Practice new skills, connect concepts, and put it all together to create something of your own.- portfolio Project
U.S. Medical Insurance Costs
Analyze a medical insurance costs dataset using Python. Explore the relationships between variables and investigate the role of attributes like age and location on medical insurance costs. - portfolio Project
Life Expectancy and GDP
Analyze, prepare, and visualize data about GDP and life expectancy from the World Health Organization. Identify trends and spot outliers using your data analysis skills. - portfolio Project
Biodiversity in National Parks
Analyze and interpret data from the National Parks Service on the status of endangered species in some of the parks. Use your Python and statistics skills to better understand the status of various species.
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