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Introduction to Data Science Workshop

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $99
  • Mentor-guided, online class
  • 3 hours

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  • $99
  • Mentor-guided, online class
  • 3 hours
  • A computer will not be provided

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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this data science course:

Working from real life case studies, we will review:
  • What is Data Science?
  • How is it used?
  • Key tools and processes data scientists use.
  • How to get started in Data Science. 
  • Next steps.
  • Bringing Data Science/AI into the Enterprise
  • Ethics in Data Science
  • The Future of Data Science
Takeaways
  • Learn what data scientists do and the types of problems they solve.
  • Walk through the typical data science workflow and see how the pros identify powerful business predictions.
  • Explore key tools and processes data scientists use to analyze, visualize, and model data.
  • Apply what you've learned to a data set to produce your own recommendations.
Chart your own career path
  • Pick up where this workshop leaves off. 
  • Enhance your professional skill set in our Data Science or Data Science part-time programs. 
Preparation
  • A second monitor is recommended, but not required.
  • Additionally, participants will need to download and install Anaconda (Python Version 3.6): Download link here.
  • YouTube for installing on Mac: How to install Anaconda on Mac
  • YouTube for installing on Windows: How to install Anaconda on Windows
Tip: 
Scroll to your operating system version and click on the install button for Anaconda with Python 3.6. 

Note: 
We'll be using Python version 3.6 in this workshop.

Technical Considerations:
For participants on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 8/10 (32- or 64-bit). For those with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher, up to 10.11.4 (El Capitan).

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

Refund Policy

If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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