Micro-Credential Description
The Acquiring and Wrangling Data micro-credential requires learners to identify, locate, and acquire high-quality, project-relevant data from various sources, and then clean, transform, and augment it to produce fit-for-purpose datasets that are ready for analysis.
In this micro-credential, learners locate and select relevant, high-quality data that meets the requirements and constraints of a project. Learners then extract data from different sources (a database, a website) using the appropriate techniques (SQL, web-scraping, and Application Programming Interface (API).
Use your knowledge and experience to immediately achieve your credential by completing an employer-validated assessment.
Who is this micro-credential for?
If you are someone with experience and expertise in data management and analytics or have applicable skills and are looking for a credential to pivot efficiently into a new job or sector, this micro-credential is for you!
This micro-credential will give you the experience to perform the following job functions:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
Recommended experience and preparation:
Micro credentials are assessment-first and build on existing knowledge and experience to suit individual needs and address specific gaps.
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A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.
