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      Google Cloud

      Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Flask (Web Framework), Software Testing, Application Development, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, IBM Cloud, Programming Principles, Style Guides

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Transformation, SQL, Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Configuration Management and the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Scalability, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Automation, Infrastructure Architecture, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Architecting Solutions on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Information Technology Architecture, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Containerization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Amazon

      Amazon Junior Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, SQL, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Systems Development, Software Development, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Database Management, MySQL, Digital Transformation, Relational Databases, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Web Scraping, Web Applications

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Data Collection, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Graph Theory, Agentic systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Python Programming, Restful API, Professional Development, Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Stress Management, JSON, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask: IBM
    • Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Configuration Management and the Cloud: Google
    • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Amazon Junior Software Developer: Amazon
    • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera Project Network
    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis

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    Problem Solving (14)
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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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