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    Study web scraping techniques for data collection. Learn to extract and process data from websites using Python libraries.

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    Explore the Web Scraping Course Catalog

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, Wireframing, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Front-End Developer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, Code Review, React.js, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Applications, Semantic Web, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Alberta

      Software Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Solution Architecture, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      924 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development Tools, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Storyboarding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      979 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Frontend Development

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Typography, React.js, Web Development Tools, JSON, Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Javascript, Debugging, Usability, Web Development, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      472 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      API Testing a real web application via Postman

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Security

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanjing University

      用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI), Financial Data, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Amazon Web Services

      Exam Prep: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Software As A Service, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Motors and Motor Control Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Equipment Design, Torque (Physics)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular web scraping courses

    • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
    • Front-End Developer Capstone : Meta
    • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
    • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development: Meta
    • Frontend Development: Scrimba
    • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Web Scraping

    Web Scraping is the process of extracting large amounts of data from websites. The Web Scraper either saves them to their computer or transfers them to a spreadsheet. It automates the process of manually copying and pasting data that is made viewable through a web browser.

    While Data Analysts have the ability to obtain increasingly rich data sources, they are limited by ways in which that data can be accessed and used. Web Scraping is important to learn so these Analysts can quickly and efficiently capture data from various sources in order to discover insights and make decisions.‎

    Web Scraping services are in-demand thanks to the sophisticated technical skills required to get it done. Because organizations are seeing how effective data analysis can help their business grow, the demand for Web Scraping is expected to increase. Some industries that have the highest demand for Web Scraping include e-commerce, media, website creation, real estate, and others.

    Some titles associated with Web Scraping include Data Scientist, Web Developer, Web Collection Specialist, Research Assistant, Application Developer, Web Mining Developer, Site Merchandiser, Market Intelligence Analyst, and of course, Web Scraper. In the U.S., Web Scraping can earn learners an average of $79,018 per year, according to ZipRecruiter.‎

    Web Scraping courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in treating the internet as a source of data; working with HTML, XML, and JSON data formats in Python; using Python to access web data; getting and cleaning data; and more.

    Lessons on Web Scraping are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Michigan, John Hopkins University, and other organizations. Learners can enjoy exploring Web Scraping with instructors specializing in Programming, Biostatistics, Database Design, Web Development, and other disciplines. Course content on Web Scraping is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    You'll need to understand and have experience using some programming languages before starting to learn web scraping. The most common language used in scraping is Python because it can handle all aspects of data extraction. Other languages you may need to be able to use before beginning your studies include Node.js, Ruby, C++, and PHP. You should also have experience using HTML and CSS.‎

    If you're pursuing a career in Big Data analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, learning web scraping is likely for you since these industries involve compiling large datasets, which web scraping is an integral part of. Industries that have the highest demand for people with web scraping skills are computer software, IT, and financial services, in particular jobs like data engineers, data scientists, and IT architects. If you are an analytical thinker, organized, and enjoy working with data, learning web scraping may be a good match for you.‎

    People who are detail-oriented and enjoy focusing on the detail of work more than the big picture are well suited for roles in web scraping. Those who are innovative and look for unconventional, creative ways to accomplish a task also fit well into web scraping roles. Other people who are suited for roles in web scraping are those who enjoy data and technology, are adaptable and flexible, and aren't bothered by a high-pressure environment.‎

    Topics related to web scraping that you can study include programming languages—especially Python—scripting, using Excel spreadsheets, and social media data analytics. You may enjoy studying research skills, the history of the internet, search engine optimization, search engine functions, and internet security topics.‎

    Online Web Scraping courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Web Scraping skills. Choose from a wide range of Web Scraping courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Web Scraping, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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