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About the Course

Ready to start a career in Data Analysis but don’t know where to begin? This course presents you with a gentle introduction to Data Analysis, the role of a Data Analyst, and the tools used in this job. You will learn about the skills and responsibilities of a data analyst and hear from several data experts sharing their tips & advice to start a career. This course will help you to differentiate between the roles of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers. You will familiarize yourself with the data ecosystem, alongside Databases, Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Lakes and Data Pipelines. Continue this exciting journey and discover Big Data platforms such as Hadoop, Hive, and Spark. By the end of this course you’ll be able to understand the fundamentals of the data analysis process including gathering, cleaning, analyzing and sharing data and communicating your insights with the use of visualizations and dashboard tools. This all comes together in the final project where it will test your knowledge of the course material, and provide a real-world scenario of data analysis tasks. This course does not require any prior data analysis, spreadsheet, or computer science experience....

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CB

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The experience was awesome I got to learn many new things along with the skill and expertise and it was fun I started loving data more and understand it it even better. Thank you Coursera. ❤️

HA

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Great general and broad information on data analytics. Gives good ideas and examples of career paths that can be followed. I especially liked how it ranked the various careers and specializations.

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By John C D B

Feb 16, 2022

It is always great to have an introduction to a certain subject. This course really was on point in delivering what needs to be understood right from the get go. It also made me more interested in the whole program.

By Valentina D A

Feb 28, 2021

Excelente introducción para quienes están pensando iniciarse en el mundo de los Datos. Se cubren todos los posibles caminos profesionales y herramientas más utilizadas para cada tarea. Súper completo y recomendable!

By Kamesh R

Dec 11, 2020

Truly an amazing experience & never had such fun & good learning on any other platform. More than anything the final assignment of submitting & reviewing was the best.

Thank you, Coursera for such a wonderful course.

By Mwamiri K

Nov 18, 2020

This course was more than what i thought of. I just realized I have been doing Data Analysis. It has given me the impetus to continue to acquire more skills. The presenters were quite clear and elaborate. Thank you.

By Tat-kuen H

Jan 24, 2022

An excellent as introduction to the discipline of data analytics. The required attributes, skills and tools are well set in the course, and the exercises and quiz are very helpful to facilitate learning. Thank you.

By Alber W

Aug 18, 2021

Great course content which provides me with a string base for data echosystem, Data proffessions, Data analysis roles, skills and tools. Generally it is where yu have to start in your journy of data specialization

By Sofia B P Z

May 23, 2023

A very nice short course to complete if you are totally new to Data Analytics. It shows you an overview of the spectrum of data and helps you to discover the many branches you can take from within the data world.

By traniel p

Mar 31, 2023

There is a lot of information that can definitely get you started with Data Analytics. Issues with some of the code, but that is also part of learning when you have to do some troubleshooting. Thank you Coursera.

By Olga G

May 21, 2023

That was very helpful to start learning some basics of Data Analysis and introduction into data world. The language is very easy to understand and materials and examples provided are very informative. Thank you!

By D P

Nov 21, 2022

Realy I enjoyed Data Analytics Training offered by Excellent Experts I can apply in my own field and benfit of the Company and also I recommend to my Coleges and Friend to uplift their Skil.Thank you very much .

By Jennifer B H

Jul 19, 2023

I enjoyed the lessons and the videos lectures. The topics taught and notes taken were very much helpful for me during a college course I recently took. I felt very knowledgeable after taking this certification.

By Brent S

Aug 14, 2022

This is a great course to provide you the foundational information and tools to begin doing Data Analytics or move into the work of Data Management. I recomment this course for anyone who is interested in Data.

By Samuel R

May 7, 2021

Very detailed instructors, and the course is rather practical than theoretical which is really helpful.

I can honestly say, my fear of learning data analytics has been put to rest, all that's left is eagerness.

By hy.anomah

May 24, 2024

This course has really helped me as someone who wants to specialize in data science. It has taught me the necessary skills including the technical ,functional and soft skills I need in order to be successful.

By Dzaky A

Jul 15, 2022

A very encouraging course that will teach you the basics of Data Analytics. Very easy to understand for people who are blind and have no clue about Data Analytics and just starting their journey in the field.

By Erick J A P

Sep 14, 2022

Estupendo curso el cual brinda los conceptos básico para adentrarse a la ciencia de datos, este curso anima a continuar adquiriendo nuevos conocimientos y destrezas necesarias para ser un analista de datos.

By Reymelp M R C

Jul 6, 2022

Simply exceptional introduction to data analysis. The desire to continue specializing in this branch of data science that makes us discover answers even to the questions that we have not yet asked increases.

By Arjuna G

Nov 9, 2020

Excellent introductory course - very helpful for those who want to see if Analytics is a path they wish to pursue. Week 5 content really helps understand job prospects and what a career path could look like.

By Nuruddeen A A

Jan 4, 2024

This course make me believe i can become a proficient data analyst. the course is well arranged and organised and following it from the beginning to the end has never been easier. thank you Cousera and IBM.

By Methmi K

Jul 18, 2022

Very informative and clear on basics. I love the fact that this course includes experts' views which helps me to have a good understanding of each role, techniques and how it applies in real world scenario.

By Laerte R N P

Feb 22, 2021

Coursera é uma ferramenta sensacional para pessoas que se preocupam em evoluir nos conhecimentos em data analytics, foi um curso que me dá peso em meu currículo para a nova transição para uma nova carreira.

By Anna C

Feb 1, 2021

During the introduction course I got full understanding on what are main tasks of Data Analysts, what are career perspectives, what are the most important skills that successful Analyst needs to obtain etc.

By Rizal

Jan 11, 2021

Great introductory course from IBM. It explains every fundamental part in becoming data analyst. It clears up all the fogs and now I can clearly see where I am going and what I should do to achieve my goal.

By Radvile R

Sep 28, 2020

The course is absolutely brilliant. It is well structured and clearly explain the key concepts of the data analytics. During the videos, the examples are shared which helps to understand the context better.

By Toyin B

Nov 9, 2022

I have indeed gained a lot of knowledge with this course and i am so excited about taking the remaining 8 modules to achieve the expert level for the career pathway. The lectures were so easy to understand