Data Science Fundamentals, Part 1

This course demystifies core data science concepts and techniques through engaging Python lessons and real datasets. You’ll gain practical experience working with the Python ecosystem, including pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and more, as you analyze authentic data and build meaningful applications from scratch. From setting up your programming environment to building your first recommendation engine, each lesson emphasizes intuition, best practices, and the computational skills needed to tackle “undomesticated” data problems. No advanced math or statistics background required—just a willingness to learn and a basic familiarity with programming. By the end of the course, you’ll have built real projects, mastered essential data science workflows, and developed the confidence to apply machine learning algorithms to real-world challenges.

This course dives into real-world data sourcing, including making web requests, web scraping, and integrating diverse data types from APIs, files, and databases. You'll learn to parse and structure data in formats like XML and JSON, and leverage object-oriented programming to create robust data models. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to efficiently acquire, transform, and prepare data for advanced analysis.