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Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL Specialization

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Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL Specialization

Build the Foundation for your Data Science career. Develop hands-on experience with Jupyter, Python, SQL. Perform Statistical Analysis on real data sets.

Murtaza Haider
Romeo Kienzler
Joseph Santarcangelo

Instructors: Murtaza Haider

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4.6

(3,161 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
2 months, 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Working knowledge of Data Science Tools such as Jupyter Notebooks, R Studio, GitHub, Watson Studio

  • Python programming basics including data structures, logic, working with files, invoking APIs, and libraries such as Pandas and Numpy

  • Statistical Analysis techniques including Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Probability Distribution, Hypothesis Testing and Regression

  • Relational Database fundamentals including SQL query language, Select statements, sorting & filtering, database functions, accessing multiple tables

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Specialization - 5 course series

Tools for Data Science

Tools for Data Science

Course 118 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the Data Scientist’s tool kit which includes: Libraries & Packages, Data sets, Machine learning models, and Big Data tools 

  • Utilize languages commonly used by data scientists like Python, R, and SQL 

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of tools such as Jupyter notebooks and RStudio and utilize their various features  

  • Create and manage source code for data science using Git repositories and GitHub. 

Skills you'll gain

Category: Jupyter
Category: GitHub
Category: R Programming
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Python Programming
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Data Analysis Software
Category: Data Science
Category: Version Control
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Query Languages
Category: Development Environment
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Other Programming Languages
Category: Statistical Programming
Category: Computer Programming Tools
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Big Data

What you'll learn

  • Develop a foundational understanding of Python programming by learning basic syntax, data types, expressions, variables, and string operations.

  • Apply Python programming logic using data structures, conditions and branching, loops, functions, exception handling, objects, and classes.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in using Python libraries such as Pandas and Numpy and developing code using Jupyter Notebooks.

  • Access and extract web-based data by working with REST APIs using requests and performing web scraping with BeautifulSoup.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Structures
Category: NumPy
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Web Scraping
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: JSON
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Jupyter
Category: Automation
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Scripting
Category: Restful API
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Play the role of a Data Scientist / Data Analyst working on a real project.

  • Demonstrate your Skills in Python - the language of choice for Data Science and Data Analysis.

  • Apply Python fundamentals, Python data structures, and working with data in Python.

  • Build a dashboard using Python and libraries like Pandas, Beautiful Soup and Plotly using Jupyter notebook.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Scraping
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Science
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Jupyter
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Data Processing
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Collection
Category: Dashboard

What you'll learn

  • Write Python code to conduct various statistical tests including a T test, an ANOVA, and regression analysis.

  • Interpret the results of your statistical analysis after conducting hypothesis testing.

  • Calculate descriptive statistics and visualization by writing Python code.

  • Create a final project that demonstrates your understanding of various statistical test using Python and evaluate your peer's projects.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Category: Probability
Category: Probability & Statistics
Category: Descriptive Statistics
Category: Probability Distribution
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Correlation Analysis
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Science
Category: Statistics
Category: Jupyter
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Visualization

What you'll learn

  • Analyze data within a database using SQL and Python.

  • Create a relational database and work with multiple tables using DDL commands.

  • Construct basic to intermediate level SQL queries using DML commands.

  • Compose more powerful queries with advanced SQL techniques like views, transactions, stored procedures, and joins.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Stored Procedure
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Database Management
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Databases
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Query Languages
Category: Database Design
Category: Python Programming
Category: Jupyter

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Instructors

Murtaza Haider
IBM
3 Courses48,439 learners
Romeo Kienzler
IBM
10 Courses764,172 learners

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