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Two days
All levels
Duration
2 Days
12 CPD hours
This course is intended for
This introductory-level course is intended for Business Analysts and Data Analysts (or anyone else in the data science realm) who are already comfortable working with numerical data in Excel or other spreadsheet environments. No prior programming experience is required, and a browser is the only tool necessary for the course.
Overview
This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Throughout the hands-on course students, will learn to leverage Python scripting for data science (to a basic level) using the most current and efficient skills and techniques.
Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn about and explore (to a basic level):
How to work with Python interactively in web notebooks
The essentials of Python scripting
Key concepts necessary to enter the world of Data Science via Python
This course introduces data analysts and business analysts (as well as anyone interested in Data Science) to the Python programming language, as it?s often used in Data Science in web notebooks. This goal of this course is to provide students with a baseline understanding of core concepts that can serve as a platform of knowledge to follow up with more in-depth training and real-world practice.
An Overview of Python
Why Python?
Python in the Shell
Python in Web Notebooks (iPython, Jupyter, Zeppelin)
Demo: Python, Notebooks, and Data Science
Getting Started
Using variables
Builtin functions
Strings
Numbers
Converting among types
Writing to the screen
Command line parameters
Flow Control
About flow control
White space
Conditional expressions
Relational and Boolean operators
While loops
Alternate loop exits
Sequences, Arrays, Dictionaries and Sets
About sequences
Lists and list methods
Tuples
Indexing and slicing
Iterating through a sequence
Sequence functions, keywords, and operators
List comprehensions
Generator Expressions
Nested sequences
Working with Dictionaries
Working with Sets
Working with files
File overview
Opening a text file
Reading a text file
Writing to a text file
Reading and writing raw (binary) data
Functions
Defining functions
Parameters
Global and local scope
Nested functions
Returning values
Essential Demos
Sorting
Exceptions
Importing Modules
Classes
Regular Expressions
The standard library
Math functions
The string module
Dates and times
Working with dates and times
Translating timestamps
Parsing dates from text
Formatting dates
Calendar data
Python and Data Science
Data Science Essentials
Pandas Overview
NumPy Overview
SciKit Overview
MatPlotLib Overview
Working with Python in Data Science
Additional course details:
Nexus Humans Python for Data Science: Hands-on Technical Overview (TTPS4873) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.
This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.
Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.
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