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Python for Data Science

5 Courses Required

Certificate Description

This program introduces you to the fundamentals of Python programming for data science, a vital skill set in today’s data-driven world. You will explore Python’s role in data analysis and its applications across various industries. You will learn to install and configure Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and essential libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib. Through hands-on exercises, you will write basic Python scripts and grasp core programming concepts, including variables, data types, loops, and functions, preparing you for more advanced data analysis tasks. By the end of this program, you will have a solid foundation to start leveraging Python for real-world data analytics challenges.

Key Benefits

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100% online self-paced certificate program.
Learn entry-level job skills for a project management career.
No prior experience required.
Stackable for academic credit towards a degree.
No textbooks and other materials required for purchase

Course Sequence & Learning Modules

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Unit 1: Introduction to Python for Data Analytics
Unit 2: Data Manipulation with Pandas
Unit 3: Data Analysis and Aggregation
Unit 4: Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
Unit 5: Advanced Data Analytics Techniques

Certificate Learning Outcomes

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Understand the role of Python in data analysis and its applications across various industries.
Learn to load, clean, and manipulate datasets using the Pandas library.
Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns and insights within datasets.
Create and interpret various types of data visualizations using Matplotlib and Seaborn.
Implement advanced data analysis techniques, including time series analysis and data forecasting.
Apply best practices in data analytics to ensure accuracy, reliability, and ethical compliance.

Prior Learning Credit

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Ex) The Google Project Management Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:

MS Data Science - 4.5 Credit Units ANA500 Python for Data Science

Requirement to Enroll

All learners are eligible to enroll in the Google Project Management Certificate. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.

Estimated Time of Completion

The Python for Data Science Certificate can be completed in 2 months, working approximately 10 hours per week.

Access Time

Learners will have access to their certificate learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of their enrollment.

Certificate of Completion

Learners will be awarded a National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion after successful completion of all 5 ANA courses as part of this certificate program.

Refund Policy

We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.

To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.

How to Access My Certificate

After enrollment allow up to 24 hours for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:

Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
Click the drop down next to “Login”, then click “Student Login”
Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
Once logged into your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.

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