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Fundamentals of Data Science

Learn the fundamentals of data science solutions in the cloud. You will use the Jupyter Notebook paradigm with Google Colaboratory (Colab) to create Python and R data science and data management libraries to implement ML algorithms. Additionally, you will use BigQuery to create ML models for forecasting, including access to public datasets.

Date

Jan 20 – Feb 17, 2025

Duration

4 weeks, 5 hours per week

PRICE

$1,250

 

 
FUTURE DATES

TBD

CEUs

2.0 CEUs

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Course Number

FDSxB

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TOPICS COVERED

  • SQL basics
  • Exploring datasets
  • Data science notebooks – Jupyter (R and Python)
  • Data processing (R and Python)
  • Basic machine learning regression
  • K-Means
  • Data science ethics
  • Forecasting models
  • Case Study (Baseball, Are Rich Happy?, and UFO)

WHY THIS TRAINING IS RELEVANT

Discover how Data Science skills can unlock the potential of generative AI:

  • Foundation for Generative AI: Neural networks, especially in natural language processing, underpin generative AI. Knowledge on data science and specifically on Machine Learning (ML) provides an essential understanding for creating generative AI solutions.
  • Application of MLOps to Generative AI: MLOps practices are vital in the evolving use of generative AI.
  • Performance Improvement with ML Techniques: Classical ML techniques (data pre-processing, feature extraction, and anomaly detection) enhance generative AI performance.
  • Development of New Generative AI Models: Classical ML methods like reinforcement learning and Bayesian inference aid in creating generative AI models. These models adapt from feedback and adhere to specified constraints.
  • Not All Problems Are Solved by Generative AI: Some problems, notably supervised learning types such as regression, still require classical ML approaches.
  • Importance of Classical ML in Generative AI: Classical ML metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision, recall) gauge performance. Classical ML aids in debugging generative AI models. Identifying crucial features in model predictions using classical ML techniques is crucial.

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Data scientists
  • Data analysts
  • Data engineers
  • Business analysts and staff
  • BI developers
  • Anyone who wants to or needs to understand machine learning/AI techniques for data analysis, forecasting, prediction and algorithmic learning.

PREREQUISITES

  • Basic understanding of data and connecting to data
  • Basic understanding of data visualization
  • Basic data science principles (data science lifecycle)
  • Google Platform basic navigation skills
  • Python intermediate knowledge
  • Google BigQuery basic knowledge
  • Probability and statistics knowledge

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand and apply data science principles and algorithms in various contexts, including creating forecasting models.

Gain proficiency in implementing common AI/ML models using Python/R and relevant libraries by completing hands-on exercises and activities.

understand how to use BigQuery for ML development, exploring, and processing datasets for insightful analysis.

Understand and apply the data science lifecycle.

Other Courses in This Program

Upon successful completion of all "Fundamentals of Data" courses, you will be rewarded with a program certificate on Cloud Data Analytics Transformation, in addition to each individual course certificate.

Fundamentals of Data Visualization

DVCB

Fundamentals of Data Engineering

DECB

Application of Data Visualization

DVCA

Application of Data Engineering

DECA

Application of Data Science

DSCA

MIT INSTRUCTORS

Cloud_John_Williams

John Williams

Professor of Information Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT

Cloud_Sanchez

Abel Sanchez

Executive Director, Research Scientist, Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, MIT

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Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.

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Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.

 

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Earn a Professional Certificate from MIT xPRO and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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