This “Python Basics for Data Science” course on edX is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly program designed to equip you with the essential Python skills needed in data science.
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, data science has emerged as a crucial field, driving innovation and shaping the future across industries. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career in data science, aiming to enhance your analytical skills, or simply curious about the world of data, understanding the fundamentals of Python is your gateway to success.
* 3 weeks – 4–10 hours per week
* Self-paced – Progress at your own speed
* Free Limited Access to course Material. Optional upgrade available. Why not try it out, to see if it is right for you.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete this IBM course can earn a skill badge —a detailed, verifiable and digital credential that profiles the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in this course. Enroll to learn more, complete the course and claim your badge!
Kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general with this introduction to Python course. This beginner-friendly Python course will quickly take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours and give you a taste of how to start working with data in Python.
What you will learn
Upon its completion, you’ll be able to write your own Python scripts and perform basic hands-on data analysis using our Jupyter-based lab environment. If you want to learn Python from scratch, this course is for you.
- Learn Python – the most popular programming language and easy to learn for beginners
- Develop fundamental Python skills for Data Science and Software Development
- Work with commonly used Python libraries such as Pandas and Numpy
- Utilize Jupyter Notebooks to develop, experiment with and execute Python code
- Access and webscrape data using APIs and libraries like Beautiful Soup
You can start creating your own data science projects and collaborating with other data scientists using IBM Watson Studio. When you sign up, you will receive free access to Watson Studio. Start now and take advantage of this platform and learn the basics of programming, machine learning, and data visualisation with this introductory course.
Modules
Module 1 – Python Basics
Your first program
Types
Expressions and Variables
String Operations
Module 2 – Python Data Structures
Lists and Tuples
Sets
Dictionaries
Module 3 – Python Programming Fundamentals
Conditions and Branching
Loops
Functions
Objects and Classes
Module 4 – Working with Data in Python
Reading files with open
Writing files with open
Loading data with Pandas
Working with and Saving data with Pandas
Module 5 – Working with Numpy Arrays
Numpy 1d Arrays
Numpy 2d Arrays
