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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)

Very good product

Francisco Fernández Montiel

Jun 10, 2026

Challenging, strong fundational concepts detailed explained, learned a lot and developed a great set of new skills to operationalize machine learning at scale.

Nicolas Restrepo Carvajal

Apr 2, 2026

AWESOME.....

SAMUEL STEPHEN PAUL

Mar 10, 2026

The program was good, helpful and informative

Rajeshwari Patil

Mar 2, 2026

Overall good

Bharti Ahirwar

Feb 25, 2026

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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