Hands-on Python Essentials Primer for Data Scientists (TTPS4809)

About this course:

Python 3.x Essentials an introductory and beyond-level practical, hands-on Python training course that leads the student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as file operations and beginning to use the extensive functionality of Python modules. Extra emphasis is placed on features unique to Python that are essential to data analysts and scientists, such as tuples, array slices, and output formatting. This interactive course provides an exploration of working with the core programming language, not just an academic overview of syntax and grammar.  Students will have a solid foundation to further explore Python in Data Science, network administration, automation or web development.

The average salary of a data scientist with Python skills is $93,185 per year.

Course Objective:

Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert Python practitioner, students will learn to:

• Create working Python scripts following best practices
• Use python data types appropriately
• Read and write files
• Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules
• Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets
• Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators

Audience and Prerequisite:

The course will benefit advanced data scientists, data analysts, website administrators, system administrators, who are looking to learn the usage of Python for data-based operation and analysis.