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Kickstart your learning of Python with this beginner-friendly self-paced course taught by an expert. Python is one of the most popular languages in the programming and data science world and demand for individuals who have the ability to apply Python has never been higher.  
This introduction to Python course will take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours—no prior programming experience necessary! You will learn about Python basics and the different data types. You will familiarize yourself with Python Data structures like List and Tuples, as well as logic concepts like conditions and branching. You will use Python libraries such as Pandas, Numpy & Beautiful Soup. You’ll also use Python to perform tasks such as data collection and web scraping with APIs.  

You will practice and apply what you learn through hands-on labs using Jupyter Notebooks. By the end of this course, you’ll feel comfortable creating basic programs, working with data, and automating real-world tasks using Python.  

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn Data Science, Data Analytics, Software Development, Data Engineering, AI, and DevOps as well as a number of other job roles.

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Approx. 20 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Describe Python Basics including Data Types, Expressions, Variables, and Data Structures.
Apply Python programming logic using Branching, Loops, Functions, Objects & Classes.
Demonstrate proficiency in using Python libraries such as Pandas, Numpy, and Beautiful Soup.
Access web data using APIs and web scraping from Python in Jupyter Notebooks.

Skills you will gain

Data Science
Python Programming
Data Analysis
Pandas
Numpy

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Beginner Level

No prior programming experience required!

Approx. 20 hours to complete

English

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Joseph Santarcangelo

Ph.D., Data Scientist at IBM

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Python Basics

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Python Data Structures

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min)

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Python Programming Fundamentals

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 45 min)

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Working with Data in Python

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 30 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE, AI & DEVELOPMENT

by HMNov 17, 2019

it becomes easier wand clearer when one gets to complete the assignments as to how to utilize what has been learned. Practical work is a great way to learn, which was a fundamental part of the course.

by PKSep 23, 2019

it was an awesome course to start your journey in data science. Fundamentals concepts are covered in a lucid way. Nicely designed lab work. Some more hands on will help to get a better coding skills.

by KHJan 26, 2020

A solid introduction to Python in general. It can help you start getting acquainted with how programming languages work in general and gives a good overview of how Python can be used for data science.

by JEMay 30, 2019

The cloud storage question on the final is just a ploy to get us to use IBM products and shouldn't be part of the grade. The course was a good pace and nice, slow introduction for new Python users.

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How can I earn an IBM Badge?
To earn an IBM Badge that recognizes your competence in Python for data science and AI, take this course as part of one of the following programs:
- IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
- Applied Data Science Specialization
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
What will I learn in this course?
This course consists of four modules.
Module 1 - Python Basics
oYour first program
oTypes
oExpressions and Variables
oString Operations

Module 2 - Python Data Structures
oLists and Tuples
oSets
oDictionaries

Module 3 - Python Programming Fundamentals
oConditions and Branching
oLoops
oFunctions
oObjects and Classes

Module 4 - Working with Data in Python
oReading files with open
oWriting files with open
oLoading data with Pandas
oNumpy

Finally, you will create a project to test your skills.

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