Online Course – Certified Professional Specialization in Data Science: Fundamentals with Python and SQL by Coursera, IBM

Micro – 5-course course series

Data science is one of the most in-demand professions in recent years. The demand for data scientists who can analyze data and communicate results to optimize data-driven decisions has never been higher. This specialization from IBM will help anyone interested in developing a career in data science by learning the foundational skills that will help them get started in the field.

The specialization includes 5 self-paced online courses that will provide you with the foundational skills required in data science, including:

• Open source tools and libraries
• Python
• Statistical analysis
• SQL
• Relational databases

You will learn the tools needed in data science through hands-on practice using real data science tools and real datasets.

No prior knowledge of computer science or programming languages ​​is required. The program is ACE® recommended—when you graduate, you can earn up to 8 college credits.

Hands-on Learning Project

All courses in the specialization include extensive labs and hands-on assignments to help you gain hands-on experience and skills with a variety of data sets. Build your data science portfolio from the work you create during this program. Top course projects include:

• Calculate and graph financial data using the Pandas data analysis library for Python
• Create visualizations and perform statistical tests to gain insights into housing trends using population data
• Using SQL to explore population, crime, and demographic datasets to identify factors that influence enrollment, safety, health, and environmental ratings in schools