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Introduction to Data Analytics with Python
FutureLearn
  • Start Date: 25 Oct, 2021
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Learn the fundamentals of using Python for data analysis and develop skills in two of Python’s core libraries, Pandas and Seaborn.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Build your data analytics toolkit with Python


We are in the era of ‘big data’. According to a Forbes article published in 2018, around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data were being generated each day globally.


On this four-week course, created in collaboration with Tableau, you’ll gain a foundational knowledge of data science for business applications, acting as a launchpad to help you become a successful data scientist.


Discover the business value of data science


Traditionally, data was collected from a single source in a standard format, classed as ‘structured’ data. But with data now being collected from various sources in different forms, known as unstructured data, data scientists are becoming increasingly in demand.


This course will show you the value of data science to any business, from data security to predicting market trends. You’ll also delve into the data science life cycle and how to identify and frame business needs to solve problems.


Explore the scientific approach to data science


Data science is a multidisciplinary domain that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to draw knowledge and insights from unstructured data.


During the second week, you’ll dive deeper into solving business problems with data. You’ll learn how to design a structured thinking problem, build a hypothesis, and then test it all to discover a solution to a business need.


Learn to use spreadsheets for data analysis and visualisation


The second half of this course will introduce you to data analysis, data visualisation, and using Excel to perform and display your analysis.


You’ll explore the different functions of Excel and how to create formulas and build charts. You’ll then learn the communication frameworks to help you communicate your insights to stakeholders in a concise and engaging way.


This course is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in data analytics. It will be particularly useful for data analysts looking to add an additional tool to their data analytics repertoire.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

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