Python for Data

Python is a popular, flexible and versatile programming language which is great for beginners to learn. We’ll take you through the fundamentals of programming and by the end of this course you will have the knowledge to start automating simple tasks.

Course Description

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand basic Python.
• Work with Jupyter notebooks.
• Use Pandas to manipulate and analyse data.
• Create data visualisations.

 

Structure of the 2 Day Training Course

 Day 1:

• Introduction to Python and Jupyter Notebooks
• Variable and Types
• Function basics
• Data Structures
• Intro to Numpy and Pandas
• Data Analysis with Pandas
• Practice Lab: data analysis

Day 2:

• Dealing with missing values
• Plotting in Python Pt 1.
• Colours and themes
• Practice Lab: data analysis
• Choosing the right chart lab