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Leo Porter, Ilkay Altintas, Rav Ahuja, Joseph Santarcangelo, Steve Ryan, Sandip Saha Joy, Kevin McFaul, Ramesh Sannareddy, and Azim Hirjani

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like Python, Excel, and SQL to get job-ready in as little as 4 months.

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Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like Python, Excel, and SQL to get job-ready in as little as 4 months.

Data analysis is the process of collecting, storing, modeling, and analyzing data that can inform executive decision-making, and the demand for skilled data analysts has never been greater.

This program will teach you the foundational data skills employers are seeking for entry-level data analytics roles. It will not only help you start your career in data analytics, but also provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as data science, artificial intelligence, deep learning, or data engineering.

You’ll learn the latest skills and tools used by professional data analysts including Excel spreadsheets, Python, Pandas, Numpy, Jupyter Notebooks, Cognos Analytics, and more. You’ll work with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with data manipulation and applying analytical skills.

When you complete the full program, you’ll have a portfolio of projects and a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your expertise. You’ll also earn an IBM Digital badge and will gain access to career resources to help you in your job search, including mock interviews and resume support.

This program is ACE® and FIBAA recommended—when you complete, you can earn up to 12 college credits and 6 ECTS credits.

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Six courses

Introduction to Data Analytics

Ready to start a career in Data Analysis? This course presents a gentle introduction to Data Analysis, the role of a Data Analyst, and the tools used in this job. You will learn about the skills and responsibilities of a data analyst and hear from several data experts sharing their tips & advice to start a career.

Excel Basics for Data Analysis

Spreadsheet tools like Excel are essential for working with data. This course provides a basic working knowledge of Excel and how to use it for analyzing data. It is suitable for those interested in data analysis or data science, as well as anyone looking to use Excel for data analysis in their own domain. No prior experience with spreadsheets or coding is required.

Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

Learn how to create data visualizations and dashboards using spreadsheets and analytics tools. This course covers the first steps for telling a compelling story with your data using various types of charts and graphs. You'll learn the basics of visualizing data with Excel and IBM Cognos Analytics without writing any code.

Python for Data Science, AI & Development

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Kickstart your Python learning with this beginner-friendly course. Python is one of the most popular programming languages, and demand for Python skills is high. This course will teach you Python basics, data types, data structures, logic concepts, and Python libraries. You'll also use Python for data collection and web scraping. By the end of this course, you'll be able to create basic Python programs, work with data, and automate tasks.

Python Project for Data Science

This mini-course is intended for you to demonstrate foundational Python skills for working with data. You will assume the role of a Data Scientist or a Data Analyst and be provided with a real-world data set and a real-world inspired scenario to identify patterns and trends.

IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

By completing this final capstone project, you will apply various Data Analytics skills and techniques that you have learned as part of the previous courses in the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate. You will assume the role of an Associate Data Analyst who has recently joined the organization and be presented with a business challenge that requires data analysis to be performed on real-world datasets.

Learning objectives

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and tools that data analysts use in their daily roles
  • Learn how to visualize data and present findings using various charts in excel spreadsheets and bi tools like ibm cognos analytics & tableau
  • Develop working knowledge of python language for analyzing data using python libraries like pandas and numpy, and invoke apis and web services 
  • Gain technical experience through hands on labs and projects and build a portfolio to showcase your work

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