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Introduction to Python for Data Science

Learn Python programming fundamentals such as data types and structures, variables, loops, and functions. Work with Python libraries and packages, manipulate and analyze data with Pandas and Polars, compute statistics, and create effective visualizations to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships. Apply industry-standard tools and workflows to explore datasets, generate insights, and communicate findings through data-driven storytelling and decision-making.

  • Course
  • Beginner
  • 21 hours
  • 4.7 (76)
  • Updated: Jun 23, 2026

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  • Hands-on projects with expert feedback
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Skills you'll learn

17 skills

  • Pandas
  • Control flow
  • Built-in Python functions
  • Python methods
  • Python function definition
  • Python data types
  • Iterators
  • Python exception handling

Prerequisites

2 prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:

  • Logarithm and exponentiation
  • Basic arithmetic

You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

Course Outline

  • 10 lessons
  • 1 project

Program Instructors

2 instructors

Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:

Metin Akyol, PhD

Quantitative Analyst at Fidelity

Juno Lee

Data Scientists at Looplist

Metin Akyol, PhD

Quantitative Analyst at Fidelity

Juno Lee

Data Scientists at Looplist

Reviews

Average Rating: 4.7 (76 Reviews)

Nothing to say

Velamala Simmannaidu

Jun 15, 2026

easy to learn

Embadi Anjali

Mar 20, 2026

best course with detailed and project was helping to understand

Rahul Lolenavar

Mar 20, 2026

This programs helps me in understanding the basic of java and understanding of the project conducted

Rahul Lolenavar

Mar 18, 2026

I think is a bad product, I delivered too many times my work and I have a comments, that not appear into the rubic... it´s impossible, I think you don't have criteria.

Nicolas K

May 16, 2024

About this program

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn Python basics and gain in-demand skill from industry experts through hands-on projects.

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