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Data Fundamentals

IBM SkillsBuild's free data learning plan, ending in a shareable IBM badge.

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About this course

A set of IBM-designed courses on data analytics concepts, data science methods and the tools of the data ecosystem. Learners practice cleaning, refining and visualizing data in simulations and learn about data careers. The adult-learner link requires a free SkillsBuild account.

Best for: Beginners wanting a free, recognized data badge.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the data analysis process
  • Describe data science methods and tools
  • Clean and visualize data in a simulated tool
  • Earn a shareable IBM badge

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on IBM SkillsBuild.

0 of 5 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 3 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Cost and certificate

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IBM SkillsBuild awards a free Credly badge after the courses, quizzes and simulations.

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Quick answers

Is Data Fundamentals really free?
Yes, the course material is free on IBM SkillsBuild. IBM SkillsBuild awards a free Credly badge after the courses, quizzes and simulations.
How long does Data Fundamentals take?
Plan for about 10 hrs in total (Editorial estimate; the provider does not publish a total.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Data Fundamentals?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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