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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, Generative Model Architectures, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Integrity, Feature Engineering, Information Privacy

    3.7
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Preparation and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Maintenance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Data Storage

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Text Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Fraud detection, Generative Model Architectures, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Model Training, Data Synthesis, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, R Programming, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Correlation Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Transforming Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Quality, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Wrangling, 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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    Packt

    Python Foundations for Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Data Transformation Pipeline with Cloud Dataprep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Google Analytics

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data calculations in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · 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
  • Data Preparation and Management: Microsoft
  • Applied Text Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection: Coursera
  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Transforming Data in R: Coursera
  • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Python Foundations for Data Handling: Packt

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