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IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate

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Build job-ready skills and hands-on experience you need to get your first job as a data analyst in just 4 months. No prior experience is required

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Python, Database

Industries

  • Computer Science, Data Visualiation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

Skills You Will Learn

  • Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Science, Databases, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Table, Spreadsheet, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos, Python, Artificial Intelligence, Numpy, Pandas, Software Development, Jupyter Notebooks, Cloud Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Libraries, Pandas Python Package, Python Programming Language, Dash, Dashboards And Charts, Matplotlib

Offered By

  • IBM

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • December 22, 2024
About this Learning Path
This comprehensive program gets you job-ready in just 4 months and gives you the entry-level skills you need to kickstart a successful career in data analytics.

You will learn:
  • Job-ready data analysis skills employers need, backed by hands-on project work and an IBM Professional Certificate that will make your resume stand out.
  • How to use Python, Excel, and SQL for data analysis, ensuring a solid foundation in these essential programming and data management tools.
  • How to use essential libraries and tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter Notebooks for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and interactive coding environments.
  • How to apply your data analytics skills practically through hands-on labs and course projects, and a capstone project that builds on-the-job style experience you can talk about in interviews.
 
Program Overview

More than 90% of companies are now prioritizing data initiatives (Source: Forbes). From Coca-Cola applying data analytics to its customer experience, to Google using data to drive internal performance, businesses small and large need skilled data analysts more than ever before. If you’re an aspiring data analyst, this IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate program is specifically designed to get you job-ready, equipping you with the foundational data analyst skills employers seek for entry-level data analytics roles.

As a data analyst, you will collect, store, model, and analyze data to inform business decisions. This data analytics program is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in data analytics. It also builds a strong foundation for future career paths such as data science, artificial intelligence, deep learning, or data engineering.

The program covers the latest skills and tools professional data analysts use, including Excel spreadsheets, Python, Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebooks, and Cognos Analytics. You will work with various data sources and project scenarios to gain valuable practical experience in data manipulation, data visualization, and applying analytical skills.

Throughout the program, you will complete hands-on projects and labs, gaining a firm grasp of the technical skills needed to gather, wrangle, mine, and visualize data effectively. Additionally, you will develop the soft skills required for working with stakeholders and storytelling with data to engage your audience.

By the end of the program, you will have completed a real-world capstone project designed to showcase your data analyst skills that you can talk about in interviews. You will also earn an IBM Digital Badge and gain access to career resources, including mock interviews and resume support, which will enhance your resume and get you job-ready. 

Prerequisites

This is an entry-level data analytics program designed for beginners. There are no prerequisites other than a willingness to learn and a basic understanding of high school-level mathematics.

Job Outlook

Professionals with data analytics skills are in high demand across various industries.
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 25% growth in data analyst jobs from 2020 to 2030.
  • Burning Glass Technologies reports that data analysis skills can increase earning potential by up to 13%.
  • LinkedIn’s 2021 Emerging Jobs Report identifies data science and data analytics as among the fastest-growing job sectors.
 

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Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis 
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