Python for Data Science, AI & Development

The Python for Data Science, AI & Development course sponsored by PLU is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Python. You will complete hands-on exercises and gain confidence in solving real-world problems in Python. By the end of the course, you will have the ability to build a program in Python, knowledge of Python fundamentals, and an understanding of Python data structures.

The course is part of the IBM Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Certificate Program sponsored by PLU. It is an instructor-led course. This means live sessions are aired at pre-set times, and the modules start and finish on set dates. Your assignments will also be due on set dates. However, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some self-paced work as well, for you are able to complete certain activities in your own time.

To give you an idea of how much time you should allocate to your learning, the program lasts for 12 weeks, and we estimate the you need to dedicate approximately 2 hours a week to your studies.

This course, Python for Data Science, AI & Development, is part of the IBM Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Certificate Program sponsored by PLU. If you wish to take this course, you will need to enroll for the full program. By the end of this course, you will have the ability to build a program in Python, you will have knowledge of Python fundamentals, and you will have an understanding of Python data structures.

The program is run entirely online. You will not be required to attend any classes in person. To enable this, therefore, you do need to have appropriate access to the internet for the live sessions, plus the required technology to be able to use the program materials. The materials for the program are in the form of articles, videos, and knowledge checks. You will also be actively encouraged to connect with others on the program through the discussion space.

Learning Python is a good starting point for developing a career in AI or data science. However, you will need other skills, knowledge, and program competencies to impress an employer.

There is a hot debate about whether R or Python is best in data science. IBM considers both languages to be important for they each have their strengths and weaknesses. Interestingly, however, they also have their similarities. Both R and Python work well for many data science tasks. However, where Python is considered a general-purpose programming language, R has grown directly from statistical analysis. The question that experienced data scientists are asking, therefore, is not which is best for data science or AI, but when is it best to use each language.

We recommend you read this article written by IBM if youd like to find out more www.ibm.com/cloud/blog/python-vs-r

This course is part of the IBM Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Certificate Program sponsored by PLU. It is an instructor-led course. This means live sessions are aired at pre-set times, and the modules start and finish on set dates. However, when you enroll, you will see in your dashboard that you have access to the course and module information from the start. You are therefore able to familiarize yourself with some of the material in advance of the live classes.