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Essential NumPy and Pandas for Data Science
Effective data science begins with efficient data manipulation. NumPy and Pandas are two essential libraries in Python that provide powerful tools for data manipulation and analysis. This data...
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$1,500 USD
Duration
2 days
Course Code
DS-1101
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Overview
Effective data science begins with efficient data manipulation. NumPy and Pandas are two essential libraries in Python that provide powerful tools for data manipulation and analysis. This data science course covers the fundamentals of NumPy and Pandas, including best practices for efficient data manipulation. Participants learn how to use NumPy for efficient matrix math and vectorized operations, and how to use Pandas for data manipulation, cleaning, and visualization. Hands-on labs give them the opportunity to practice their new skills on real-world datasets, preparing them to immediately apply their new skills to their daily work.
Skills Gained
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use standard data science libraries to increase code reuse and portability
- Clean and preprocess data to uncover actionable insights
- Visualize data to communicate findings effectively and support strategic decisions
- Optimize NumPy code to enhance pipeline performance
- Develop AI models to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
Who Can Benefit
- Data Scientists & Analysts
- Software Developers
Prerequisites
- Practical Python Experience
Course Details
Software
All attendees must have a modern web browser and an Internet connection.
Fundamentals of NumPy
- Why Learn NumPy?
- Efficient Matrix Math
- NumPy and C
- Vectorized (Broadcast) Operations
- NumPy Array Basics
- Basic Array Operations
- Using NumPy for Model-Building
Efficient Use of NumPy
- NumPy Best Practices for Efficiency
- Mangling Existing Arrays
- Vectorized (Broadcast) Operations Examples
- Preallocation and Replacement
- Profiling and Optimization Techniques
- NumPy Best Practices for Big Data
Fundamentals of Pandas
- Pandas Use Cases
- NumPy and Pandas Relationship
- Pandas Series
- DataFrame
- Key Parts of a DataFrame and Series
- Data Quality Validation
- Manage the Index
Pandas I/O and Descriptive Statistics
- Data I/O with Different File Types
- Efficient Reading and Writing with Pandas
- Optimizing Memory Usage During Data I/O
- Basic Descriptive Statistics
- Big Data with Pandas
Data Manipulation with Pandas
- Data Exploration Basics
- Accessing Specific Rows and Columns
- Data Visualization
- Basic Chart Types and Interpretation
- Matplotlib Basics
- Seaborn for Beautiful Graphs
Efficient DataFrame Operations
- Best Practice for Pandas DataFrames
- Optimizing Pandas, NumPy, Base Python Objects
- Preallocation for DataFrames
- Handling Missing Data
- Aggregation and GroupBy Operations
- Profiling and Performance Optimization
Schedule
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Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 15, 2025 (2 days)
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