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Specialization - 4 course series
This specialization is intended for people who are interested in furthering their Python skills. It is assumed that students are familiar with Python and have taken the Programming in Python: A Hands-On Tutorial.
These four courses cover a wide range of topics. Learn how to create and manage Python package. Use Jupyter notebooks to visualize data with Matplotlib. The third course focuses on the basics of the Django web framework. Finally, learn how to leverage Python for natural langauge processing.
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Learners create a variety of projects from their own Python packages, as well as use third-party package management tools. They also transform data into different charts and plots. In the Django course, learners build three simple websites. Finally, natural language processing powers a chatbot that learners build.
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The full specialization takes about 40 hours to complete.
You need to have a solid understanding of Python. This is especially true of object-oriented programming principles like inheritance. A good place to start would be the Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction specialization.
No. However, you will see some ideas (Conda) which first appear in one course (Packaging) also appear in another (Django).
No
This specialization allows you to better manage dependencies, use matplotlib and NLTK in other projects, as well as build simple sites with Django.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.