Corso Overview of Data Tools and Languages

Course delivered in English
Lessons: 5
Livello: Foundational
Access: Free Online Course (Audit)

About this learning activity
In this course, you will get an introduction to common data analysis and visualization tools so you’re familiar with them and can recognize how data science projects use them.

What you’ll learn

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Recognize the value of collaborating and using open source in the field of data science
• Identify the purpose of GitHub
• Identify the purpose of a selection of common tools to analyze and visualize data, including:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Python
  • IBM Watson Studio
  • Tableau
  • Matplotlib
• Identify factors businesses can consider when selecting a data transformation tool

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This course is 1 of 5 in the Professional Skills series.

1. Introduction to Data Concepts
2. Data Science in Our World
3. Overview of Data Tools and Languages
4. Clean, Refine, and Visualize Data with IBM Watson Studio
5. Your Future in Data: The Job Landscape

Complete all of 5 courses, including the quizzes and assessments, and earn the Data Fundamentals Professional Skills badge.

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