Python for Data Science

Python is the language of data science, and this class will expose you to the most important libraries (i.e., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn) that will enable you to effectively do data science using Python.

In this course, you will have an opportunity to:

• Install Anaconda on a personal computer
• Understand the various options for performing data science
• Understand the reasons for Python's popularity in data science
• Learn the primary libraries for data science in Python including NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Scikit-learn
• Perform exploratory data analysis using Pandas
• Use Matplotlib and Seaborn to perform data visualization
• Prepare data for machine learning
• Apply machine learning on a variety of datasets
• Understand the data science process
• Understand the big picture and the importance of data science in business, industry, and technology
  
  

University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, or students. A valid SUNet ID is needed in order to enroll in a class.