Certified Specialist Programme in Web Scraping
-- viewing nowWeb Scraping: Master data extraction techniques! This Certified Specialist Programme teaches you to efficiently extract data from websites. Learn Python scripting, data parsing, and API interaction.
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• Core Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• HTTP Requests and Responses: Understanding the Web's Communication
• Web Scraping Libraries and Tools: Python (Beautiful Soup, Scrapy), Node.js (Cheerio)
• Data Extraction Techniques: XPath, CSS Selectors
• Handling Dynamic Content: JavaScript Rendering, Selenium, Puppeteer
• Data Cleaning and Transformation: Regular Expressions, Pandas
• Working with APIs and RESTful Services
• Database Integration: Storing and Managing Scraped Data
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: Respecting robots.txt and Terms of Service
Career path
Career Role (Web Scraping Specialist) | Description |
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Senior Web Scraping Engineer | Designs and implements robust web scraping solutions; leads teams; mentors junior engineers. High demand in Fintech and E-commerce. |
Data Extraction Specialist (Web Scraping) | Focuses on extracting data from various sources using Python and other relevant tools. Crucial for market research and data analysis roles. |
Junior Web Scraping Developer | Supports senior engineers; learns and applies web scraping techniques; contributes to data pipeline development. Entry-level role with high growth potential. |
Python Web Scraping Consultant | Provides expert advice on web scraping strategies; develops custom solutions for clients; ensures data quality and compliance. High level of autonomy and client interaction. |
Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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