Python Bootcamp for Finance and Accounting

6.0 CPEComputer Software & Applications

Step into the world of Python, the leading programming language for data analytics and automation. This bootcamp is tailored for finance and accounting professionals, whether you're completely new to coding or seeking to expand your technical skill set.

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About this course

Our Python Bootcamp is geared toward Accounting and Finance professionals. This course will introduce you to the basics of Python where you will learn how to apply some of its powerful data manipulation, analysis, and automation capabilities. This course has everything you need to get started!

Python is one of the fastest growing tools in accounting and finance. In this course, you’ll first learn the very introductory basics like what is Python, how do you install it on your computer and how Python works with data analysis and manipulation tools.

At completion you will know how you can use Python to import/export data, automate tasks, and do different types of analysis.

What you’ll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Python programming fundamentals, including setup and using Jupyter Notebooks.
How to import, manipulate, and export data using Python libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
Techniques for automating repetitive tasks, such as processing large datasets and consolidating Excel files.
Performing basic to intermediate analytics and generating actionable insights.
Building scalable tools for finance and accounting, such as predictive models and data aggregation scripts.
Real-world use cases and applications tailored specifically to accounting and finance professionals.

Course content

7 lessons · 58 steps · 3h 54m of video

01LESSON 1Welcome1 item

02LESSON 2Python won’t swallow you whole12 items

03LESSON 3Pandas isn’t a bear, it’s for tables and spreadsheets!21 items

04LESSON 4Pyplot plots plots8 items

05LESSON 5Professional Analytics for Beginners9 items

06LESSON 6More Python techniques5 items

07LESSON 7Conclusion and Final Exam1 item

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Final assessment

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30 questions70% to passUnlimited attempts

On course completion: 6.0 CPE and a certificate

Course details

CPE: 6.0
Field of study: Computer Software & Applications
Course level: Not specified
Delivery method: QAS™ Self Study
Prerequisites: You should have an intermediate knowledge of Statistics (e.g. Tabular Data, Summary Statistics, Sata Summaries, Regressions, etc.) If you aren’t comfortable with data and statistics we recommend first taking <strong><a href="https://wisdify.com/bootcamps/data-analytics-cpe/">Intro to Data Analytics</a></strong> and/or <strong><a href="https://wisdify.com/bootcamps/intro-stats-course-cpe/">Stats for Data Analytics</a></strong> courses.
Advance preparation: Not specified
Course content: 7 lessons · 58 steps
Assessment: Final assessment · 30 questions · pass 70%
Completion deadline: 365 days from enrollment
Last updated: February 2022
Registration: A free Wisdify account and course enrollment are required.