Data Collection and Processing with Python
Course Details
Course Curriculum & Description
Learn how to collect, clean, process, and analyze data using Python in this intermediate-level course from the University of Michigan. As part of the Python for Everybody Specialization, this course teaches practical techniques for working with real-world data from APIs, JSON, XML, and web services.
You'll gain experience using Python to manipulate nested data structures, process text files, extract information from web APIs, and automate data workflows. Through hands-on programming exercises, you'll develop the skills required for data science, AI development, machine learning, and software engineering.
Whether you're preparing for a career in AI, data analytics, or software development, this course provides essential Python data processing skills.
Course Modules
Module 1 – Introduction
- Course Overview
- Data Collection Basics
- Python Review
Module 2 – Nested Data and Nested Iteration
- Nested Lists
- Nested Dictionaries
- Iteration Techniques
- Complex Data Structures
Module 3 – Map, Filter, and List Comprehensions
- Functional Programming
- List Comprehensions
- Dictionary Comprehensions
- Efficient Data Processing
Module 4 – Internet APIs
- Working with REST APIs
- JSON Parsing
- XML Parsing
- Fetching Remote Data
- API Authentication Basics
What You Will Learn
- Access remote data using APIs
- Read and write JSON objects
- Parse XML documents
- Manipulate nested data structures
- Build reusable Python scripts
- Extract useful information from web data
- Automate data collection tasks
- Process large datasets efficiently
- Apply Python to real-world data problems
- Build a foundation for AI and machine learning
Course Prerequisites
Basic Python programming knowledge
Familiarity with variables, loops, and functions
Internet access
Python installed on your computer
Basic command-line experience (recommended)
Course Highlights
Official University of Michigan Course
Part of Python for Everybody Specialization
Hands-on Python Coding
Real API Projects
JSON & XML Processing
Web Data Collection
Intermediate Level
Practical Programming Exercises
Flexible Online Learning
Shareable Certificate