LEARNING DATA SCIENCE

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning Data Science course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts, techniques, and tools used in the field of data science. This course is tailored for individuals seeking a career transition to become data scientists, equipping them with the essential skills to analyze, interpret, and draw meaningful insights from data. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical exercises, participants will develop a strong foundation to embark on a successful journey in the data science field.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By completely attending this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles and methodologies of data science.
  • Manipulate, clean, and preprocess various types of data for analysis.
  • Apply statistical techniques to extract insights and patterns from data.
  • Utilize popular programming languages and tools for data analysis, such as Python and Jupyter.
  • Develop data visualizations to effectively communicate findings.
  • Implement machine learning algorithms for predictive and classification tasks.
  • Evaluate and interpret the results of data analysis and machine learning models.
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TARGET COMPETENCIES

  • Data Preprocessing Skills
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Python Programming Basics
  • Library Data Visualization
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Model Evaluation Expertise

This course is ideal for professionals from non-technical backgrounds who aspire to transition into data science roles. Individuals with a curiosity for data analysis and its applications. Career changers interested in leveraging data for decision-making.

 

The course will be delivered through a combination of Interactive Lectures: In-depth theoretical explanations of data science concepts and methodologies. Hands-on Labs: Practical exercises using real-world datasets to apply the learned concepts. Group Discussions: Collaborative sessions to encourage knowledge sharing and problem-solving. Case Studies: Analysis of real-life data science scenarios to bridge theory and practice. Quizzes and Assessments: Regular evaluations to gauge participant progress.

INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

  • Understanding the data science lifecycle.
  • Role and responsibilities of a data scientist.
  • Overview of data-driven decision-making.

DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPROCESSING

  • Sources of data and data collection methods.
  • Data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.

EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS (EDA)

  • Descriptive statistics and data summarization.
  • Data visualization techniques

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON

  • Basics of Python programming.
  • Data structures, control flow, and functions

DATA VISUALIZATION

  • Creating static and interactive visualizations using Matplotlib and Seaborn.
  • Best practices in data visualization

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING

  • Fundamentals of machine learning.
  • Supervised vs. unsupervised learning.

MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS

  • Linear and logistic regression.
  • Decision trees and random forests.
  • Model training, validation, and evaluation.

CASE STUDIES AND APPLICATIONS

  • Applying data science techniques to real-world problems.
  • Presenting findings and insights.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DATA SCIENCE

  • Data privacy and security.
  • Bias and fairness in machine learning.

CAPSTONE PROJECT

  • Hands-on project applying data science concepts to a real dataset.
  • Presentation of project results.
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