This course is part of the Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

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Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics SpecializationUniversity of California San Diego

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This is the first course in the four-course specialization Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics, introducing the basics of reading and manipulating datasets in Python. In this course, you will learn what a data product is and go through several Python libraries to perform data retrieval, processing, and visualization. 
This course will introduce you to the field of data science and prepare you for the next three courses in the Specialization: Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products, Meaningful Predictive Modeling, and Deploying Machine Learning Models. At each step in the specialization, you will gain hands-on experience in data manipulation and building your skills, eventually culminating in a capstone project encompassing all the concepts taught in the specialization.

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Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

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Basic knowledge of programming (any language)

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Develop data strategy and process for how data will be generated, collected, and consumed
Load and process formatted datasets such as CSV and JSON.
Deal with data in various formats (e.g. timestamps, strings) and filter and “clean” datasets by removing outliers etc.
Basic experience with data processing libraries such as numpy and data ingestion with urllib, requests

Skills you will gain

Python Libraries
Data Pre-Processing
Data Visualization (DataViz)
Web Scraping

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

Intermediate Level

Basic knowledge of programming (any language)

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Julian McAuley

Ilkay Altintas

Chief Data Science Officer

San Diego Supercomputer Center

459,991 Learners

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Week 1: Introduction to Data Products

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 42 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

What is a Data Product?5mData Product Examples in Enterprise5mDeveloping a Data Product Strategy7mPython and Jupyter Basics6mPython Recap5mLivecoding: Getting Started With Jupyter10m

6 readings

Syllabus10mCourse Materials10mSet Up Your System10mOur Case Study: Recommender Systems10m(Optional) Python: How to Run10m(Optional) Python: Additional Resources and Recommended Readings10m

2 practice exercises

Review: Data Products4mReview: Python and Jupyter5m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Week 2: Reading Data in Python

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 54 min)

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Week 3: Data Processing in Python

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 38 min)

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Week 4: Python Libraries and Toolkits

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 45 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM BASIC DATA PROCESSING AND VISUALIZATION

by MKSep 16, 2020

This course is more rewarding than I thought. The instructors give step by step explanation of the process also the syllabus of the course is just perfect, Highly recommended.

by SRNov 19, 2020

Goes into great detail on ways to actually use the code in sophisticated and useful ways. I feel like this course has started me on building a great python toolkit.

by ACMar 4, 2021

Really nice. Learnt a lot ! Thanks to the faculties and UC San Diego.

by CWJun 29, 2022

Great content. When you apply yourself to this course , there's no "dirty" data you can't handle.

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About the Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics Specialization

Python data products are powering the AI revolution. Top companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix use predictive analytics to improve the products and services we use every day. Take your Python skills to the next level and learn to make accurate predictions with data-driven systems and deploy machine learning models with this four-course Specialization from UC San Diego.

This Specialization is for learners who are proficient with the basics of Python. You’ll start by creating your first data strategy. You’ll also develop statistical models, devise data-driven workflows, and learn to make meaningful predictions for a wide-range of business and research purposes. Finally, you’ll use design thinking methodology and data science techniques to extract insights from a wide range of data sources. This is your chance to master one of the technology industry’s most in-demand skills. Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics is taught by Professor Ilkay Altintas, Ph.D. and Julian McAuley. Dr. Alintas is a prominent figure in the data science community and the designer of the highly-popular Big Data Specialization on Coursera. She has helped educate hundreds of thousands of learners on how to unlock value from massive datasets.

Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

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