Python and Pandas for Data Engineering (Coursera)

Additionally, you will also be introduced to Vim and Visual Studio Code, two popular tools for writing software. This course is valuable for beginning and intermediate students in order to begin transforming and manipulating data as a data engineer.

Course 1 of 4 in the Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- Setup a provisioned Python project environment

- Use Pandas libraries to read and write data into data structures and files

- Employ Vim and Visual Studio Code to write Python code

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Getting Started with Python

This week, you will learn how to set up an isolated Python environment with third party libraries and apply it by setting up a virtual environment including Pandas and Jupyter.

WEEK 2

Essential Python

This week, you will learn how to create and use Python Sequences, Dictionaries, Sets, List Comprehensions, and Generators. Additionally, you’ll learn how to apply these by manipulating client data in a Jupyter Notebook.

WEEK 3

Data in Python: Pandas and Alternatives

This week, you will learn how to load data into a Pandas DataFrame and write statements to select columns and rows from a DataFrame. Additionally, you will apply comparison and boolean operators as a method of selecting data.

WEEK 4

Python Development Environments

This week, you will learn the basics of some popular development environments and apply it by writing code in Vim and Visual Studio Code. Additionally, you’ll learn how to check your code into a Git repository.