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Recommended for Python beginners

Build your Python skills with interactive courses for data science, data analysis and machine learning, curated by real-world experts

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Introduction to Python

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
8,394 reviews
4 hours
Master the basics of data analysis with Python in just four hours. This online course will introduce the Python interface and explore popular packages.

Track

Python Data Fundamentals

4.7+
92 reviews
28 hours
Grow your data skills, discover how to manipulate and visualize data, and apply advanced analytics to make data-driven decisions.

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Course

Introduction to Python

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
8,394 reviews
4 hours
Master the basics of data analysis with Python in just four hours. This online course will introduce the Python interface and explore popular packages.

Course

Intermediate Python

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
4,565 reviews
4 hours
Level up your data science skills by creating visualizations using Matplotlib and manipulating DataFrames with pandas.

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Supervised Learning with scikit-learn

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
7,881 reviews
4 hours
Grow your machine learning skills with scikit-learn in Python. Use real-world datasets in this interactive course and learn how to make powerful predictions!

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Data Manipulation with pandas

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
13,543 reviews
4 hours
Learn how to import and clean data, calculate statistics, and create visualizations with pandas.
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Introduction to Statistics in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.7+
7,633 reviews
4 hours
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data using Python.

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Joining Data with pandas

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
8,387 reviews
4 hours
Learn to combine data from multiple tables by joining data together using pandas.

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Intermediate Python for Developers

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
7,174 reviews
2 hours
Dive into the Python ecosystem, discovering modules and packages along with how to write custom functions!

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Exploratory Data Analysis in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
6,665 reviews
4 hours
Learn how to explore, visualize, and extract insights from data using exploratory data analysis (EDA) in Python.

Course

Introduction to Functions in Python

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
1,199 reviews
3 hours
Learn the art of writing your own functions in Python, as well as key concepts like scoping and error handling.

Course

Working with Hugging Face

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
4,843 reviews
2 hours
Navigate and use the extensive repository of models and datasets available on the Hugging Face Hub.

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Unsupervised Learning in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
1,037 reviews
4 hours
Learn how to cluster, transform, visualize, and extract insights from unlabeled datasets using scikit-learn and scipy.

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Introduction to APIs in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
3,559 reviews
2 hours
Dive into the exciting world of APIs as we introduce you to the basics of consuming and working with Web APIs using Python.

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Python Toolbox

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
1,174 reviews
4 hours
Continue to build your modern Data Science skills by learning about iterators and list comprehensions.

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Cleaning Data in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.7+
4,543 reviews
4 hours
Learn to diagnose and treat dirty data and develop the skills needed to transform your raw data into accurate insights!

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Introduction to Data Science in Python

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
450 reviews
4 hours
Dive into data science using Python and learn how to effectively analyze and visualize your data. No coding experience or skills needed.

Course

Introduction to Python for Finance

BasicSkill Level
4.7+
417 reviews
4 hours
Build Python skills to elevate your finance career. Learn how to work with lists, arrays and data visualizations to master financial analyses.

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Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

AdvancedSkill Level
4.7+
1,000 reviews
4 hours
Explore data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, and graphs; and search and sort algorithms!

Course

Software Engineering Principles in Python

BasicSkill Level
4.7+
620 reviews
4 hours
Learn about modularity, documentation, and automated testing to help you solve data science problems more quickly and reliably.

Course

ETL and ELT in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
2,345 reviews
4 hours
Learn to build effective, performant, and reliable data pipelines using Extract, Transform, and Load principles.

Course

Writing Efficient Python Code

IntermediateSkill Level
4.8+
2,243 reviews
4 hours
Learn to write efficient code that executes quickly and allocates resources skillfully to avoid unnecessary overhead.

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Introduction to LLMs in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4.7+
1,574 reviews
3 hours
Learn the nuts and bolts of LLMs and the revolutionary transformer architecture they are based on!

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Introduction to NumPy

BasicSkill Level
4.8+
1,342 reviews
4 hours
Master your skills in NumPy by learning how to create, sort, filter, and update arrays using NYC’s tree census.

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    Python is a widely-used, high-level programming language known for its readability, simplicity, and extensive libraries. It is important because of its versatility in various fields like web development, automation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence, making it a fundamental skill for many technological and scientific applications. This broad applicability has made Python one of the most popular programming languages in the world.

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    What’s the difference between Python and R?

    Python is a versatile and user-friendly language ideal for general programming and data science, whereas R is more specialized for statistical analysis, complex data manipulation, and data visualization. Check out our Python vs R article for a more detailed comparison.

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