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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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    Microsoft

    Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Validation, Information Privacy

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Scripting, Automation, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Preparation with Alteryx: Automating Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Alteryx, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Workflow Management, Data Literacy, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Scheduling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Python Foundations for Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Coursera
  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App : Coursera
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Data Preparation with Alteryx: Automating Analytics: Coursera
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4: Coursera

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