Learn the fundamental of programming in Python and develop the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. Data is the lifeblood of an organization. Competency in programming is an essential skill for successfully extracting information and knowledge from data. The goal of this course is to introduce learners to the basics of programming in Python and to give a working knowledge of how to use programs to deal with data.

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In this course, we will first cover the basics of programming and then focus on using Python on the entire data management process from data acquisition to analysis of data big data and small data.

This is an intensive hands-on course that will equip and reward learners with proficiency in data management skills.

This course is part of the Business Analytics MicroMasters Program.

What you'll learn

- Become familiar with working with relational databases, using SQL based languages such as MySql, dealing with formatted data (XML, JSON, etc.)

- Use Python to work with and analyze data from databases as well as from the web

Syllabus

Week 1: Python review

Week 2: Python review

Week 3: Data interchange formats: JSON and XML

Week 4: Web scraping and web crawling

Week 5: Database basics: Relational databases

Week 6: SQL

Week 7: Data analysis and visualization I

Week 8: Data analysis and visualization II

Week 9: Text mining

Week 10: Analysis of networks

Week 11: Machine learning: Part 1

Week 12: Machine learning: Part 2