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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.

Popular Data Manipulation Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Graphing, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 6.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Web Analytics and SEO, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Web Scraping

    4.7 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Defining, Describing, and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Probability, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Manipulation

    4.2 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Map Data Flows Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Diagram Design, Data Mapping, Data Literacy, Software Design Documents, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Dataflow, Technical Communication, Data Store, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Specialized Data Visualization Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Computer Displays, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Display Devices, Scalability, Data Validation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Graphic Techniques

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent

    4.2 stars, 70 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    4.5 stars, 624 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (624) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Executive Communication & Data Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies

    4.4 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (45) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    SkillUp

    Foundations of Healthcare Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Data Wrangling, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Preprocessing, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Policy, Data Processing, Data Compilation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Medical Billing and Coding, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Spreadsheet Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data manipulation courses

  • Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python: University of Michigan
  • Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Defining, Describing, and Visualizing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Map Data Flows Fast: Coursera
  • Specialized Data Visualization Approaches: Johns Hopkins University
  • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT: Coursera
  • PowerBI: Visualize & Publish Data: Coursera
  • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: STARWEAVER

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