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Data Manipulation Courses

Data manipulation courses can help you learn data cleaning, transformation techniques, and exploratory data analysis. You can build skills in using functions for data aggregation, filtering datasets, and visualizing information effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and SQL, that support handling large datasets and performing complex analyses. You'll also explore libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, which streamline data manipulation tasks and enhance your ability to derive insights from raw data.


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Popular Data Manipulation Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Risk Modeling, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intro to NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Graphing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Automate R scripts with GitHub Actions: Deploy a model

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Analytics, R Programming, Google Sheets, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Automation, Data Manipulation, GitHub, Gmail, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Product Reviews Text-based Search - OpenAI Text Embedding

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Embeddings, Dimensionality Reduction, OpenAI, Application Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Text Mining, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Application, Databases, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Middleware, Scalability, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Javascript

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Data Manipulation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Tidymodels in R: Building tidy machine learning models

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Clinical Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Storyboarding, Network Model

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data manipulation courses

  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Intro to NumPy: Packt
  • Automate R scripts with GitHub Actions: Deploy a model: Coursera
  • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
  • Product Reviews Text-based Search - OpenAI Text Embedding: Coursera
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt

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