Course Description

Course Overview

The Data Science Professional Certification Course is designed to meet the growing demands of data science professionals in various areas such as data analytics, data collection, data management, and data virtualization. The Data Science course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in extracting knowledge and insights from data. The course covers a wide range of topics, including data collection and preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization. Students will learn how to work with real-world datasets, analyze data, and develop predictive models to make data-driven decisions.

This certification is ideal for individuals aspiring to excel in the field of data science and acquire the skills sought after by industries in the modern marketplace. With a focus on practical, hands-on training and expert guidance, this course aims to nurture your abilities and help you become a proficient data scientist.

Prerequisites

• Basic programming skills (preferably in Python)
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
• Understanding of probability and statistics
• Knowledge of linear algebra and calculus
• Some exposure to database concepts and SQL

Methodology

The course adopts a blended learning approach, combining theoretical lectures, hands-on coding exercises, and practical projects. The lectures provide a solid foundation in data science concepts and methodologies, while the coding exercises help students gain proficiency in implementing data analysis techniques. The practical projects allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world data problems and develop end-to-end data science solutions.

Course Outline

Introduction to Data Science

Overview of data science and its applications

The data science process and lifecycle

Ethical considerations in data science

Data Collection and Preprocessing

Data acquisition methods (e.g., web scraping, APIs)

Data cleaning and handling missing values

Data transformation and feature engineering

Exploratory Data Analysis

Data visualization techniques (e.g., histograms, scatter plots)

Summary statistics and descriptive analysis

Data quality assessment and outlier detection

Statistical Modeling

Probability distributions and statistical inference

Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals

Regression analysis and ANOVA

Machine Learning for Data Science

Supervised learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees)

Unsupervised learning algorithms (e.g., clustering, dimensionality reduction)

Model evaluation and validation techniques

Big Data Analytics

Introduction to big data and distributed computing

Handling large-scale datasets (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)

Parallel processing and distributed machine learning

Time Series Analysis

Time series data characteristics and components

Seasonal decomposition and trend analysis

Forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, exponential smoothing)

Data Visualization and Communication

Data visualization principles and best practices

Interactive visualizations using libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn)

Storytelling with data and effective communication

Outcome

Upon completing the course, students will:

• Have a solid understanding of data science concepts, methodologies, and techniques.
• Be proficient in data collection, preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning.
• Gain hands-on experience with popular data science libraries and tools (e.g., Python, pandas, scikit-learn).
• Be able to analyze and interpret data to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions.
• Develop skills in data visualization and effective communication of data findings.
• Have the ability to work on real-world data science projects and develop end-to-end data solutions.

Labs

The course includes hands-on labs and projects to reinforce the theoretical concepts and provide practical experience. The labs may include:

• Data preprocessing and cleaning tasks on real-world datasets.
• Exploratory data analysis and visualization using Matplotlib or other libraries.
• Building predictive models using regression or classification algorithms.
• Applying clustering algorithms to segment and analyze customer data.
• Time series analysis and forecasting on relevant datasets.
• Developing interactive data visualizations using tools like Tableau or Plotly.