Professional Certificate in Data Science
This is a crash course on Data Science and machine learning, while harnessing the power of SQL and Python. From introduction to Python and SQL, Exploratory Data Analyis to machine learning, with expert-led instructions, one-on-one coaching, on how to succeed.
According to PWC ,with a yearly job growth of more than 25% ,the demand for Data Scientists is expected to see about 11 million jobs created by 2026.Data Science job postings stay 5 more on days before being occupied than the average of other jobs.
Solve the World’s Most Interesting Problems
Become indispensable to employers with data science fluency. Harness the predictive power of data to work at the forefront of diverse industries.
Open Doors With Industry Connections
Equipe yourself to succeed in a rapidly expanding field with help from AnalyticsCFD’s expertise in the science of data, expert instructors, and a suportive network.
Deliver a Professional Capstone Project
Showcase your skill in predictive modeling, pattern recognition, and data visualisation, wrangling massive data sets to forecast trends and inform strategy.
Get Personalised Job Support at Every Step
Build confidence with training on what employers expect, network with like-minded professionals, and navigate your job search from end-to-end with a dedicated career coach.
What you will learn
- Apply various Data Science and Machine Learning skills, techniques, and tools to complete a project and publish a report.
- Practice with various tools used by Data Scientists and become experienced in using some of them like Jupyter notebooks.
- Master the key steps involved in tackling a data science problem and learn to follow a methodology to think and work like a Data Scientist.
- Write SQL to query databases and explore relational database concepts.
- Understand Python and practice Python programming using Jupyter.
- Import and clean data sets, analyze data, build and evaluate data models and pipelines using Python.
- Utilize several data visualization tools, techniques and libraries in Python to present data visually.
- Understand and apply various supervised and unsupervised Machine Learning models and algorithms to address real world challenges using Python.
Program Overview
Data science and machine learning skills continue to be in highest demand across industries, and the need for data practitioners is booming. Upon completing this Professional Certificate program, you will be armed with the skills and experience you need to start your career in data science and machine learning. Through hands-on assignments and high-quality instruction, you will build a portfolio using real data science tools and real-world problems and data sets. The curriculum will cover a wide range of data science topics including: open source tools and libraries, methodologies, Python, databases, SQL, data visualization, data analysis, and machine learning. There is no requirement for prior computer science or programming knowledge in order to take this program.
Anyone with some computer skills and a passion for self-learning can succeed as we begin small and build up to more complex problems and topics.
With the tremendous need for data science and data analyst professionals in the market today, this program will jumpstart your path in data science and prepare you with a portfolio of data science deliverables to give you the confidence to take the plunge and start your data science career.
Gained a 33% salary increase after launching a data science career.
“I had always loved and been passionate about data, but the skills used at my jobs always stopped at Excel and Tableau. When I moved back to the USA and saw how quickly the data landscape had transformed, I knew I had to get back in the field and learn the newer technologies.”
Course Outline
Introduction to Data Science
6 hours per week, for 1 week
Learn about the world of data science, tools and skills and what to expect in the professional environment.
SQL for Data Science
6 hours per week, for 1 week
Learn how to use and apply the powerful language of SQL to better communicate and extract data from databases – a must for anyone working in the data science field.
Python Basics for Data Science
6 hours per week, for 2 weeks
Learn about the methodology, practices and ntroduction to Python for Data Science. Practice through lab exercises, and you’ll be ready to create your first Python scripts on your own!
Analyzing Data with Python
6 hours per week, for 1 week
Learn how to use and apply the powerful language In this course, you will learn how to analyze data in Python using multi-dimensional arrays in numpy, manipulate DataFrames in pandas, use matplotlib and seaborn for visualisations, and perform machine learning using scikit-learn!
Machine Learning with Python: A Practical Introduction
6 hours per week, for 4 weeks
Tool to uncover hidden insights and predict future trends. This Machine Learning with Python course will give you all the tools you need to get started with supervised and unsupervised learning.
Data Science and Machine Learning Capstone Project
6 hours per week, for 3 weeks
Create a project that you can use to showcase your Data Science skills to prospective employers. Apply various data science and machine learning techniques to analyze and visualize a data set involving a real life business scenario and build a predictive model.
Expert instruction
5 skill-building courses
3 months
6 hours per week
200,000FCFA 300,000FCFA
For the full program experience
Expert Instruction That Gets You Job-Ready
Become a true data practitioner. Gain fluency in the field and collaborate with leading professionals through lectures, research exercises, and real-world client projects.
Exclusive Access to Leaders in Data
Get an insider’s look at the data science industry. Engage with data professionals and technologists through sessions like hiring discussions, guest panels, and day-in-the-life talks.
Gain a Valuable Professional Network
Transform and grow your career alongside motivated peers (and potential collaborators). The Analytics CFD community is vert supportive of your carreer.