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.Applied Learning ProjectThroughout the program, you’ll complete hands-on projects and labs and gain a firm grasp on the required technical skills to effectively gather, wrangle, mine, and visualize data, as well as the soft skills for working with stakeholders and storytelling with data to engage your audience.ProjectsImport, clean, and analyze fleet vehicle inventory with Excel pivot tablesUse car sales key performance indicator (KPI) data to create an interactive dashboard with visualizationsExtract and graph financial data with the Pandas data analysis Python libraryUse SQL to query census, crime, and school demographic data setsWrangle data, graph plots, and create regression models to predict housing prices with data science Python librariesCreate a dynamic Python dashboard to monitor, report, and improve US domestic flight reliabilityAt the end of the program, you complete a real-world capstone project specifically designed to showcase your newly learned data analyst skills.

Course 1: Introduction to Data Analytics
- Offered by IBM. Ready to start a career in Data Analysis but don’t know where to begin? This course presents you with a gentle introduction ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Excel Basics for Data Analysis
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Course 3: Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos
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Course 4: Python for Data Science, AI & Development
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Course 5: Python Project for Data Science
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Course 6: Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
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Course 7: Data Analysis with Python
- Offered by IBM. Analyzing data with Python is an essential skill for Data Scientists and Data Analysts. This course will take you from the ... Enroll for free.

Course 8: Data Visualization with Python
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Course 9: IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project
- Offered by IBM. By completing this final capstone project you will apply various Data Analytics skills and techniques that you have learned ... Enroll for free.