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• Master the most up-to-date practical skills and tools that data analysts use in their daily roles
• Develop working knowledge of Python language for analyzing data using Python libraries like Pandas and Numpy, and invoke APIs and Web Services

• Learn how to visualize data and present findings using various charts in Excel spreadsheets and BI tools like IBM Cognos Analytics & Tableau
• Gain technical experience through hands on labs and projects and build a portfolio to showcase your work

Data analytics skills will prove valuable in any profession. As data analytics technology develops, organizations across fields are increasingly using data to inform decision-making. This program will provide you with all the skills needed for an entry-level Data Analyst role, and will provide a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as data science or data engineering.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Professional Certificate? Upon completing this Professional Certificate, you will be armed with the skills and knowledge to start an entry level role in data analytics. You can also apply your newly-acquired analytical skills to enrich your current career in a variety of industries including banking, accounting, and IT and functions such as marketing, finance, and research.
Data analytics skills are also valuable as an entry point to other data-related professions such as data science, data engineering, and business analytics. Can I get college credit for taking the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate? Yes. The IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate secured a credit recommendation from the American Council on Education’s ( ACE) Credit Recommendation, as well as the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ( ECTS ) from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) – industry standards for translating workplace learning into college credit. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education and prepare them for entry-level jobs. How do you share your proof of completion with the educational institutions for transferring credit? To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit or ECTS recommendation. Once claimed, you will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed. Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Data analysis involves gathering, cleaning, organizing, modelling, and visualising data with the goal of extracting helpful insights that can inform decision-making.

Upon completing this Professional Certificate, you will be armed with the skills and knowledge to start an entry level role in data analytics. You can also apply your newly-acquired analytical skills to enrich your current career in a variety of industries including banking, accounting, and IT and functions such as marketing, finance, and research.
Data analytics skills are also valuable as an entry point to other data-related professions such as data science, data engineering, and business analytics.Yes. The IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate secured a credit recommendation from the American Council on Education’s ( ACE) Credit Recommendation, as well as the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ( ECTS ) from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) – industry standards for translating workplace learning into college credit. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education and prepare them for entry-level jobs. To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit or ECTS recommendation. Once claimed, you will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.

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