Data Management with Python and SQL

Southern New Hampshire University via edX Microbachelors

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edX Microbachelors
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$996.00
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English
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Certificate Available
Duration & workload

32 weeks, 8-10 hours a week

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Overview

Data management is a growing field that explores the many ways of using data within an organization to improve decision-making. Expertise in data management allows organizations to assess the data they have and the data they need to understand the health and future of a business. Individuals with experience in data management can better plan for the future by leveraging data organization, data management and automation tools.

This program can help learners build the foundational skills they need to succeed in data management using the Python programming language and SQL (structured query language). Through hands-on labs, learners will develop the skills necessary to create structured database environments using a relational database management system (RDBMS), such as MySQL, that incorporates basic processing functionality and allows for data management, data manipulation and data analysis.

This content is designed for individuals interested in using data to solve problems, regardless of prior experience. Whether you’ve worked with data in your current role or are interested in the ever-expanding field of data management, this program can help you build the skills you need to succeed.

Below you’ll find the recommended order for taking the courses in this program. Unless you have a background in these areas already and feel comfortable skipping ahead we recommend you start with the first course and work your way through the program.

IT-140x - Starting February 2021
DAD-220x - Starting February 2021

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Scripting with Python

Explore fundamental programming with hands-on activities that help you build applications using Python.

Course 2: Structured Database Environments with SQL

Discover Structured Query Language (SQL) programming basics in relation to database management and data manipulation. This course can provide you with an overview of topics like joins, database schemas, database design and importing data into a database.

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The Python programming language is extremely powerful and commonly used to automate time-intensive activities/tasks for users. This makes Python a good skill to have for any job that requires automation to replace data in a file, rename multiple file names, update Excel spreadsheets or mine data from web pages. Python can be used as a steppingstone to enter some of the most exciting industries including data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software or full-stack development.

Learning the fundamentals of programming concepts with Python includes data types, variables, decision statements, loops, functions and file handling. By developing simple scripts, you can understand how to use common scripting language constructs including lists, literals and regular expressions to build useful applications.

After taking this class, you will be able to:

Write Python scripts with confidence using best practices and coding standards:
- Evaluate control constructs for program flow
- Write simple scripts
- Format scripts following code standards best practices
Solve problems before developing code by designing programs with pseudocode or flowcharts:
- Write pseudocode to support code design
- Draw a flowchart using design tools to support code design
- Develop user interface for input and output
- Develop script syntax based on a problem statement
Develop fully functional programs using a Python interpreter:
- Determine the difference between an interpreter and a compiler
- Run script syntax with an interpreter
- Write script syntax with an interpreter
- Develop scripts in an integrated development environment (IDE)
- Fix script errors
- Validate user inputs in program development
This is the first course in the introductory, undergraduate-level offering that makes up the larger Business Analytics Foundations and Data Management with Python and SQL MicroBachelors programs. We recommend taking them in order, unless you have a background in these areas already and feel comfortable skipping ahead.
1. Scripting with Python - starting February 2021
2. Structured Database Environments with SQL OR Applied Statistics with Python - starting February 2021
NOTE : While this is generally a non-credit-bearing course, you may able to use this class with proper completion for 3 credits (1 course) toward a bachelor's degree at Southern New Hampshire University.