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Data, AI & Digital Marketing

Python for Data

Programming foundations with a clear path into data analysis.

Duration
40 hrs
Modules
7
Level
PU & Degree (Grade 11 to UG)
Mode
Online, offline or hybrid
Certificate
Skillern course certificate
Fees
On request

About this course

A first programming course that moves from Python fundamentals to analysing and visualising data with pandas and Matplotlib.

  1. 1. Python basics — 6h
  2. 2. Control flow and functions — 6h
  3. 3. Data structures — 6h
  4. 4. Files and libraries — 4h
  5. 5. NumPy and pandas — 8h
  6. 6. Visualisation with Matplotlib — 5h
  7. 7. Mini project — 5h

Who it's for

  • PU science and commerce students
  • Degree students in any stream

Prerequisites

  • None; logical thinking helps

Curriculum

7 modules, 40 hours standard.

Learning objective

Write and run simple programs.

Hands-on lab

Unit converter.

Topics covered

  • Variables and data types
  • Input and output
  • Operators

What students can do by the end

  • Write Python programs with functions and data structures
  • Analyse data with pandas
  • Create charts with Matplotlib

Career outcomes

  • Junior Data Analyst (entry)
  • Python Trainee

Tools and software

Python, Jupyter or Google Colab, pandas, Matplotlib

Signature project

Data story. A short analysis of a public dataset with charts.

Assessment and certification

Students who pass receive a Skillern course completion certificate. NSDC and EMax certification are available for eligible courses.

Trainer profile

Software or data professional

Delivery and scheduling

FormatSchedule
Semester (recommended)About 20 weeks at 2 hours a week
Intensive7 days at 6 hours a day, or weekend batches
School versionNot offered
Session length2-hour sessions

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