“This course offers a practical introduction to the use of Python in data analysis, utilising real ticker data. Throughout the finance industry, we’ve seen a surge in Python use for data analysis. It is quickly becoming the preferred tool, as Python:
• Is a general-purpose programming language
• Is more intuitive to read with clear and simple syntax that resembles English
• Speeds up automated tasks
• Handles much larger volumes of data
• More functional and robust than Excel workbooks
• Faster in doing difficult calculations
• Easier to learn than VBA
• Simpler to reproduce and audit work”