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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


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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), SQL, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

    4.3
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    Build toward a degree

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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computational Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Importing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Transformation, Relational Databases, R (Software), Google Sheets, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spreadsheet Software, Databases, SQL, Data Structures, File I/O, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Data Strategy, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Priorities, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Plan Execution, Data Capture, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, AI literacy, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    769 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biochemical Assays, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, MongoDB, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, NoSQL, Apache Spark, IBM DB2, Big Data, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Data-Backed Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, SQL, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data manipulation courses

  • BigQuery for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computational Bayesian Statistics for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Importing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
  • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • BiteSize Python: Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder

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