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Python for Data Science

BeginnerCourse

This introduction to Python will kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general. This beginner-friendly Python course will take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours. Upon its completion, you'll be able to write your own Python scripts. If you want to learn Python from scratch, this course is for you.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Python

Enrollment Count

  • 662.70K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Data Science, Python

Offered By

  • CognitiveClass

Estimated Effort

  • 18 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 3, 2026
About this Course
This introduction to Python will kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general. This beginner-friendly Python course will take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours.
Upon its completion, you'll be able to write your own Python scripts and perform basic hands-on data analysis using our Jupyter-based lab environment. If you want to learn Python from scratch, this course is for you.

COURSE SYLLABUS


Module 1 - Python Basics
  • Your first program
  • Types
  • Expressions and Variables
  • String Operations
Module 2 - Python Data Structures
  • Lists and Tuples
  • Sets
  • Dictionaries
Module 3 - Python Programming Fundamentals
  • Conditions and Branching
  • Loops
  • Functions
  • Objects and Classes
Module 4 - Working with Data in Python
  • Reading files with open
  • Writing files with open
  • Loading data with Pandas
  • Working with and Saving data with Pandas
Module 5 - Working with Numpy Arrays and Simple APIs
  • Numpy 1D Arrays
  • Numpy 2D Arrays
  • Simple APIs
  • API Setup

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • This course is self-paced.
  • It can be taken at any time.
  • It can be audited as many times as you wish.
  • There is only ONE chance to pass the course, but multiple attempts per question

RECOMMENDED SKILLS PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE

  •  Basic Math