Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python (PCED) Online Training

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UPDATED: January 21, 2025

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Build a strong foundation in data analytics with this PCED course. Designed for beginners, this Python certification training teaches you how to collect, store and transform raw data into meaningful insights. You’ll start by exploring different types of data, ethical considerations and the full data lifecycle. Then you’ll dive into Python fundamentals such as variables, data structures, functions and control flow. Learn to read and clean data files, handle missing values and calculate basic statistics with built‑in modules and NumPy. Throughout the training, you’ll work with real datasets and build hands‑on skills that prepare you for the Certified Entry‑Level Data Analyst with Python (PCED) exam. By the end, you’ll know how to tell a clear data story and feel confident using Python for data science and analysis.

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What you'll learn with PCED training

Identify data types and explain how raw data is collected, stored and transformed into information
Write Python code to define variables, manipulate strings, and work with lists, sets, dictionaries and loops
Read and write plain text and CSV files, clean messy data and handle missing values or duplicates
Calculate aggregates and descriptive statistics using built‑in Python functions and NumPy
Perform simple exploratory data analysis: sort, filter, detect outliers and explore correlations
Build clear charts and concise reports to communicate insights to different audiences

PCED training FAQs

Is the Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python cert worth it?

Yes, the PCED is definitely worth it – it's a well-respected certification in a broadly useful field that can solidify skills and prove readiness for a job, and it looks great on any resume. The PCED provides a solid foundation not just in data analysis concepts, but specifically in Python – one of the most versatile and popular programming languages in the industry. If you do any sort of work in data manipulation, visualization, or statistical analysis, the PCED is worth it.

How much does it cost to earn the PCED?

You only have to pass one exam to earn the PCED, its exam code is PCED-30-01. At the time of this writing, the PCED-30-01 costs $59. You can pay $76.70 for two attempts at the test (in case you fail the first time). They aren't mandatory, but the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) and Certified Associate Python Programmer (PCAP) are both highly recommended, and they cost $59 and $295, respectively.

Is earning the PCED and using Python enough to be a data analyst?

It's possible to start your career as a data analyst with no other training or experience beyond Python or the PCED, but it will be a little challenging. Most data analyst positions also expect knowledge and experience with SQL, Excel and domain-specific tools like Tableau or Power BI. Learning Python well enough to earn the PCED proves you can perform specific data analysis in certain contexts, but there's always more you can learn.

What is Python especially good for in data analysis?

Python is a simple and readable programming language that supports a huge ecosystem of libraries (pre-written Python code for certain tasks). Python libraries like Pandas streamlines data manipulation, the NumPy library is great for numerical operations, and Matplotlib or Seaborn can both handle data visualization. Python is also open source, which means it gets improved rapidly and frequently, plus its community support is excellent.

Who should take this entry-level data analyst with Python course?

This PCED course is great for any working professional who needs a strong foundation in data analysis. Whether you're changing careers into data analysis or incorporating data analysis into your current job, learning Python and its data analysis libraries is a broadly valuable skill. Data analysis comes in many different forms, and Python is a flexible language well-suited to the many different ways professionals need to analyze and understand data.

Who is PCED training for?

This PCED training is considered foundational-level Python training, which means it was designed for data analysts. This Python skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with programming language and experienced data analysts looking to validate their Python skills.

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