Filip Schouwenaars
Python is a very powerful programming language used for many different applications. Over time, the huge community around this open source language has created quite a few tools to efficiently work with Python. In recent years, a number of tools have been built specifically for data science. As a result, analyzing data with Python has never been easier. In this practical course, you will start from the very beginning, with basic arithmetic and variables, and learn how to handle data structures, such as Python lists, Numpy arrays, and Pandas DataFrames. Along the way, you’ll learn about Python functions and control flow. Plus, you’ll look at the world of data visualizations with Python and create your own stunning visualizations based on real data. edX offers financial assistance for learners who want to earn Verified Certificates but who may not be able to pay the fee. To apply for financial assistance, enroll in the course, then follow this link to complete an application for assistance. Note: These courses will retire in June. Please enroll only if you are able to finish your coursework in time.
Instructor Details
Courses : 2
Specification: Introduction to Python for Data Science
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8 reviews for Introduction to Python for Data Science
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| Price | Free |
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| Duration | 18 hours |
| Year | 2020 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Quizzes | No |
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Anonymous –
This is a course for very beginner, like me. It really helped me to peer a bit into the giantic world of Python, but I hope that I will be able to use this tiny gained knowledge in real life. I must practice and practice and practice much more, this is the key.
Why 4 stars? I needed a summary module from the starting point at the end of the course, because without refreshing I forgot some important things.
Numan –
This course is probably one of the best python data science introduction course. Instructor is explains the topics very clear and materials are really good.
It took me about 10 hours of my weekend to complete the course.
Michael B R –
I completed this course in full but as an audit learner.
The course is very good with a nice structure and good teachers. A great part of the course is that we get a good amount of practical experience in Jupyter Notebook with Python and numpy, pandas, matplotlib and some introductory machine learning and natural language analysis.
There is one part about UNIX in data science that is pretty weak, but it isn’t connected to the rest of the course and it is in an optional week.
It is a new course, so there are limits on how much help you get from the discussion forum with technical issues. I got annoyed a few times but managed to sort it all out. Hopefully that becomes better in time, but it also doesn’t overshadow that it is a great course for getting your hands dirty in python with the topics I mentioned above.
Mwiinga Cheelo –
Brilliant course. Extremely relevant for rookies to programming with Python for Data Science like me. I completed the course and got a certificate to give me confidence to do advanced courses in Python. Thanks to the team and keep it up.
Prashant Singh –
This is beginner level course.
I finished this in 2 days because I know Python .
‘Short videos kept me engaging.
Introduction of Numpy and Matplotlib was good.
Online python console was good.It does not require you install Python IDE.
Lecture delivery could be made more interesting and engaging.
Good course for beginner.
Poon Ho Chuen –
The course offered by DataCamp. It is easy to follow. The final exam is a bit long though. You can either follow the path or join other courses offered by DataCamp, which I also recommend.
Procellaria –
In my opinion this course is a waste of time, because the lessons are very minimal and badly structured. The programming assignments require a lot of information not provided in the lessons forcing the learner to long searches on the internet.
Arnoud –
Though auditing the course would seem possible for free, but that not true anymore. When you audit this course, no excercises will work, meaning at this time of writing, you can only watch the video’s. You have to pay to actually do the course. I’ll probably discontinue this course because of this