Working with Data
This course introduces key concepts to proficiently work with data - data cleaning, preprocessing, manipulation, transformation, and core concepts of data visualization and interpretation. You'll also work through examples with a provided dataset.
What you'll learn
Data is everywhere, and every business and organization is trying to use it to their benefit. Knowing how to work with data is a skill that no business professional can afford to neglect.
In this course, Working with Data, you’ll gain the ability to interact with a dataset and start your data literacy journey.
First, you’ll explore data cleansing and preprocessing.
Next, you’ll discover transformations and visualizations.
Finally, you’ll learn how to interpret datasets for better decision making.
When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of working with data needed to tackle your data analysis work.
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About the author
Warner is a SQL Server Certified Master, MVP, and Solutions Architect at Pythian, a global Canada-based company specializing in data and infrastructure services. A brief stint in .NET programming led to his early DBA formation, working for enterprise customers in Hewlett-Packard's ITO organization. From HP he transitioned to his current position at Pythian, managing multiple clients of different sizes and industries. He leads a highly-talented team of data professionals that keep things running ... more