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Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects

Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn to work with Python for data analysis using libraries like Pandas and Seaborn.

  • Gain hands-on experience cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data for insights.

  • Understand time series analysis and how to manipulate date and time data effectively.

  • Apply data analysis techniques to real-world projects, including NBA and Olympic Games data.

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February 2026

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There are 12 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this hands-on course, you will learn how to use Python for data analysis through practical, step-by-step projects. You will start with Python basics, including data types, functions, and loops, and then dive into the powerful Pandas library to load, manipulate, and clean data. As you explore data, you'll master techniques like combining datasets, renaming columns, sorting data, and cleaning text. The course then covers exploratory data analysis (EDA) using statistical methods and the Seaborn library to visualize and interpret relationships between variables. You’ll also gain experience working with time series data, learning how to resample data, handle time-based analysis, and apply rolling windows. Throughout the course, you’ll apply your skills to real-world datasets, including NBA games, Czech bank data, and Olympic Games data, providing valuable project experience. The course will also guide you in addressing common challenges in data analysis, such as handling missing data and outliers. This course is perfect for beginners interested in data analysis or anyone looking to gain practical experience in using Python for data science. While no prior experience is required, familiarity with basic programming concepts is helpful. By the end of the course, you will be able to clean and transform data, perform exploratory data analysis, and visualize relationships within datasets, all while working with real-world data projects.

In this introductory section, we will walk you through the course overview and provide context for the hands-on projects you'll be working on. You'll get a sense of the practical applications of Python for data analysis that will be demonstrated and practiced throughout the course.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

2 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Introduction4 minutes
  • Course Overview6 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources10 minutes

In this section, we will cover the foundational concepts of Python programming. From setting up the Python environment to understanding core data types and structures, this section will help you get comfortable with Python syntax and build a strong base for working with data.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 94 minutes
  • Setting Up Python environment7 minutes
  • Overview of Data Types, Numeric, Define Variables8 minutes
  • Strings, Common Functions, and Methods15 minutes
  • Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries, Booleans14 minutes
  • If Statements, Loops19 minutes
  • Define Functions, Use Packages15 minutes
  • Lambda Functions, Conditional Expressions15 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Python Crash Course - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, you'll learn how to import, preview, and export data with Python. We’ll focus on using Pandas to load datasets and explore the different data structures that Pandas offers, helping you manipulate data effectively for analysis.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 53 minutes
  • Pandas Data Structures Overview15 minutes
  • Loading Data8 minutes
  • Previewing Data7 minutes
  • Pandas Data Types Overview18 minutes
  • Exporting Data7 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Importing Data - Assessment15 minutes

This section focuses on exploring and manipulating data. You'll learn how to combine datasets, sort data, select specific columns and rows, and modify values. The aim is to develop your skills in data exploration and preparing datasets for deeper analysis.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 95 minutes
  • Combining Datasets14 minutes
  • Renaming Columns8 minutes
  • Selecting Columns4 minutes
  • Selecting Rows and Setting the Index (1)15 minutes
  • Selecting Rows and Setting the Index (2)14 minutes
  • Subsetting Both Rows and Columns10 minutes
  • Modifying Values14 minutes
  • Making a Copy6 minutes
  • Sorting Data10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Exploring Data - Assessment15 minutes

In this practice project, you’ll get the chance to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world context by working with NBA games data. You’ll clean, explore, and analyze the data, following a project workflow that includes key steps in data analysis.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 3 minutes
  • NBA Games Project Overview3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Capstone Practice Project I - Assessment15 minutes

In this section, we’ll focus on the crucial task of data cleaning. You will learn how to handle missing values, remove outliers, and clean text data, ensuring that your dataset is ready for analysis and modeling.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 131 minutes
  • Data Cleaning Overview2 minutes
  • Removing Unnecessary Columns/Rows11 minutes
  • Missing Data Overview17 minutes
  • Tackling Missing Data (Dropping)8 minutes
  • Tackling Missing Data (Imputing with Constant)18 minutes
  • Tackling Missing Data (Imputing with Statistics) and Missing Indicators20 minutes
  • Tackling Missing Data (Imputing with Model)8 minutes
  • Handling Outliers (1)15 minutes
  • Handling Outliers (2)16 minutes
  • Cleaning Text16 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Cleaning Data - Assessment15 minutes

This section covers various transformation techniques, such as extracting date and time information, applying binning, and mapping values. You will also learn how to apply functions to modify data, making it more suitable for analysis.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 66 minutes
  • Extracting Date and Time20 minutes
  • Binning18 minutes
  • Mapping New Values12 minutes
  • Applying Functions16 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Transforming Columns/Features - Assessment15 minutes

In this project, you will work with data from a Czech bank. The project will provide hands-on experience in cleaning, transforming, and analyzing a real-world financial dataset, helping reinforce your learning from the previous sections.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 4 minutes
  • Czech Bank Project Overview4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Capstone Practice Project II - Assessment15 minutes

This section focuses on exploratory data analysis (EDA). You’ll learn how to aggregate statistics, use groupby and pivot tables, and visualize the relationships between variables using Python’s Seaborn library, enhancing your ability to derive insights from data.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 139 minutes
  • EDA Overview3 minutes
  • Aggregating Statistics23 minutes
  • Group By22 minutes
  • Pivoting Tables17 minutes
  • Distribution of One Feature17 minutes
  • Seaborn Library Overview14 minutes
  • Relationship of Two Features (1)12 minutes
  • Relationship of Two Features (2)16 minutes
  • Relationship of Multiple Features12 minutes
  • Seaborn Library Recap3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Exploratory Data Analysis - Assessment15 minutes

In this capstone project, you’ll analyze data from the Olympic Games. You’ll apply EDA techniques, such as aggregation and visualization, to uncover insights and present your findings, simulating a real-world data analysis scenario.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 3 minutes
  • Olympic Games Project Overview3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Capstone Practice Project III - Assessment15 minutes

In this section, we’ll dive into time series data analysis. You’ll learn how to work with datetime objects, resample time series data, and use rolling windows to smooth and analyze trends over time, a crucial skill in fields like finance and sales forecasting.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 57 minutes
  • Introduction to Time Series3 minutes
  • Review of Date and Time9 minutes
  • Manipulating Datetime as an Index6 minutes
  • Resampling Frequency: Downsampling18 minutes
  • Resampling Frequency: Upsampling5 minutes
  • Rolling/Shifting Time Windows16 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Dealing with Time Series Data - Assessment15 minutes

In this final module, we’ll review the key concepts and skills you’ve learned, provide tips for continued learning, and offer guidance on how to apply your new data analysis skills in real-world projects.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

1 videoTotal 1 minute
  • Course Wrap Up1 minute
2 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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This course is about learning Python for data analysis, guiding you through the essential tools and techniques needed to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data. With Python's growing importance in the data science field, this course will help you understand how to handle real-world datasets, clean data, perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), and apply Python to solve practical problems through projects. It’s relevant because Python is a staple in data analysis and is widely used across industries to derive insights from data.

After completing this course, you will be proficient in using Python for data analysis tasks such as importing and cleaning data, transforming columns, dealing with missing values, handling outliers, performing exploratory data analysis (EDA), and applying machine learning concepts to datasets. You will also have hands-on experience with multiple data analysis projects, like the NBA games, Czech Bank, and Olympic Games projects, which will further refine your skills.

The course assumes that you have a basic understanding of Python. Some experience with programming concepts such as variables, functions, and loops will be beneficial, but the course also includes a crash course in Python, covering data types, functions, and more. No prior experience with data analysis is required, as the course is structured to take you from basic Python programming to advanced data manipulation and analysis techniques.

This course is designed for beginners to intermediate learners who are interested in using Python for data analysis. It is ideal for individuals who want to transition into data science, data analysts looking to sharpen their skills, or anyone wanting to work with data in Python. Whether you're coming from a programming background or want to learn Python specifically for data analysis, this course will equip you with the necessary tools.

The course consists of approximately 10 hours of video content. Depending on your pace, you can complete it in a week or two if you dedicate a few hours each day. However, practicing with the included projects will take additional time, as you'll need to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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