Course Outline
Python Fundamentals for Data Tasks for Government
- Installing Python and configuring the development environment for government use
- Language fundamentals: variables, data types, and control structures for efficient coding in a governmental context
- Writing and executing simple Python scripts to support public sector operations
File Handling: CSV and Excel for Government
- Reading and writing CSV files using the csv module and Pandas, tailored for government data sets
- Working with Excel files using openpyxl/xlrd and Pandas to manage governmental records
- Practical exercises: automating file conversions for improved data management in public sector applications
Introduction to Pandas for Government Data Analysis
- DataFrame basics: creation, indexing, selection, and filtering for government datasets
- Aggregation and grouping operations to derive insights from public sector data
- Common cleaning operations: handling missing values, duplicates, and type conversions in governmental databases
Introduction to Polars for Enhanced Performance in Government Data Processing
- Polars concepts and performance characteristics compared to Pandas, specifically for government data tasks
- Basic DataFrame operations in Polars to optimize governmental data workflows
- Use-case example: scenarios where Polars is preferred over Pandas for government applications
Advanced Data Transformation (Intermediate) for Government
- Complex joins, window functions, and pivot operations in Pandas to enhance governmental data analysis
- Efficient data processing patterns with Polars for optimizing public sector data workflows
- Chaining operations and optimizing memory usage for large-scale government datasets
Process Automation with Python for Government Operations
- Writing scripts to automate repetitive data tasks and ETL steps in governmental processes
- Scheduling scripts using OS schedulers or task schedulers for consistent public sector data management
- Implementing logging, error handling, and notifications for robust government data automation
Packaging Scripts and Best Practices for Government Use
- Creating executables with PyInstaller or similar tools to deploy scripts in a governmental setting
- Project structuring, virtual environments, and dependency management for secure and maintainable government applications
- Version control basics and documenting workflows to ensure transparency and accountability in public sector projects
Hands-on Mini-Project for Government Data Tasks
- End-to-end task: read raw files, clean and transform data, and produce outputs for government reporting
- Automate the workflow and package as a runnable script or executable for efficient public sector operations
- Review and improvements based on peer feedback to enhance governmental data practices
Summary and Next Steps for Government Data Professionals
Requirements
- Basic understanding of programming concepts or a willingness to learn
- Comfort with using command-line or terminal interfaces for package installation
- Experience working with spreadsheet formats (CSV/Excel)
Audience
- Data analysts and operations staff automating data tasks for government
- Analytical engineers requiring lightweight ETL scripting solutions
- Professionals interested in implementing practical Python-based data workflows
Testimonials (5)
The number of users is correct. The trainer delivered the information with enthusiasm.
Alberto Rivas - SEG AUTOMOTIVE SPAIN, S.A.U.
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The fact of having more practical exercises using more similar data to what we use in our projects (satellite images in raster format)
Matthieu - CS Group
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I thought the trainer was very knowledgeable and answered questions with confidence to clarify understanding.
Jenna - TCMT
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Very good preparation and expertise of a trainer, perfect communication in English. The course was practical (exercises + sharing examples of use cases)
Monika - Procter & Gamble Polska Sp. z o.o.
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The explaination