Training on Introduction to Data Science

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and principles of data science.
• Perform data wrangling, cleaning, and transformation using Python and R.
• Use statistical analysis techniques to derive insights from datasets.
• Implement machine learning models for predictive analysis.
• Create data visualizations to effectively communicate data-driven insights.
• Understand the ethical considerations and challenges in data science.
• Work with large datasets using libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Apply basic machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Develop an end-to-end data science project from data acquisition to model deployment.
• Gain practical experience with tools such as Jupyter notebooks, RStudio, and Tablea

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Data Science

• What is Data Science?
• Overview of the Data Science Workflow
• Importance and Applications of Data Science in Various Industries
• Overview of Tools and Technologies (Python, R, Jupyter Notebooks)

Module 2: Data Wrangling and Cleaning

• Introduction to Data Types and Formats
• Data Cleaning Techniques
• Handling Missing Data
• Data Transformation and Feature Engineering
• Practical Session: Cleaning a Dataset in Python/R

Module 3: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

• Importance of EDA
• Descriptive Statistics
• Data Visualization for EDA (Matplotlib, Seaborn, ggplot2)
• Identifying Patterns and Trends in Data
• Hands-on Exercise: Performing EDA on a Real Dataset

Module 4: Introduction to Python/R for Data Science

• Python vs R: When to Use Which
• Key Libraries in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Key Libraries in R (dplyr, ggplot2, tidyr)
• Hands-on: Basic Data Manipulation in Python/R

Module 5: Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

• Introduction to Statistics for Data Science
• Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
• Probability Distributions
• Hypothesis Testing
• Case Study: Applying Statistical Tests on a Dataset

Module 6: Introduction to Machine Learning

• Overview of Machine Learning (ML)
• Types of ML: Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning
• Key Algorithms (Linear Regression, Decision Trees, k-NN)
• Model Evaluation and Selection (Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1 Score)
• Practical Session: Building Your First ML Model

Module 7: Data Visualization and Reporting

• Importance of Data Visualization
• Visualization Tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau
• Best Practices in Data Presentation
• Hands-on Project: Creating Interactive Dashboards and Reports

Module 8: Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms

• Introduction to Clustering (K-means, Hierarchical)
• Decision Trees, Random Forests, and Gradient Boosting
• Introduction to Deep Learning Concepts
• Case Study: Implementing an Advanced ML Model on a Complex Dataset

Module 9: Working with Big Data and Cloud Platforms

• Introduction to Big Data Concepts (Hadoop, Spark)
• Working with Large Datasets Using Python/R
• Introduction to Cloud Platforms for Data Science (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Practical Exercise: Analyzing Large Datasets Using Cloud Services

Module 10: Data Science Ethics, Case Study & Capstone Project

• Ethical Considerations in Data Science
• Data Privacy and Security Issues
• Case Study: End-to-End Data Science Project

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: outreach@idealsense.org

Mobile: +254759708394