Path overview
In this path, you’ll learn how to use Python and Beautiful Soup to scrape the web and download data from APIs. If you’ve worked with Python and would like to add another powerful tool to your skill set, this is the perfect path for you.
Best of all, you’ll learn by doing — you’ll write code and get feedback directly in the browser. You’ll apply your skills to several guided projects involving realistic business scenarios to build your portfolio and prepare for your next interview.
Key skills
- Performing web scraping and collect data from the web
- Performing queries on external data sources using an API with Python
- Identifying and overcome common setbacks in practical data analysis
Path outline
Part 1: APIs and Web Scraping with Python [1 course]
Introduction to APIs and Web Scraping in Python 4h
Objectives- Query external data sources using an API
- Scrape data from the web
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Go from zero to job-ready
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Build your project portfolio
Build confidence with our in-depth projects, and show off your data skills.
Challenge yourself with exercises
Work with real data from day one with interactive lessons and hands-on exercises.
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Impress employers by completing a capstone project and certifying it with an expert review.
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