If you want to work in the growing field of data science, and have some prior knowledge and experience of basic programming, this course is for you.
You will learn how to help organizations leverage the increasing variety and volume of data they own or can find on the Internet. You will explore the evolution of the fields of data science and predictive analytics. You will learn up-to-date techniques for data retrieval, preparation, analysis and visualization. Through hands-on exercises and group assignments, you will build critical programming skills you can use in subsequent courses in the certificate program.
This course is developed in partnership with the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto.
- Business associates, operations managers, project managers, and intelligence analysts.
- Finance, securities, and insurance professionals.
- Digital marketing and communication specialists.
- Professionals from every level or industry who work with analytics or data.
- Understand the basic techniques, evolution, and promise of data science.
- Build hands-on skills in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
- Extract data from databases, websites, and social media.
- Store, clean, and analyse data using Pandas.
NOTE: The courses in this certificate program cover most of the body of knowledge of INFORM's Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Certification.
Weekly webinars review key concepts and provide an opportunity for live interaction and Q&A with the instructors. The webinars will be recorded so if you are unable to attend you can watch the webinar recording at a time that is convenient to you.
Academic requirements
- A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science is recommended, but not required. Basic knowledge of programming and programming languages is strongly recommended.
- Need to brush up on your programming skills? Take our Introduction to Python 3 six-week online course.
System requirements
- Anaconda/Jupyter (software that you are required to install)
- Waterloo LEARN
Receive a certificate from the University of Waterloo
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a professional education certificate from the University of Waterloo.
Larry Simon, MBA
Founder and Managing Director, Inflection Group
Larry Simon is an entrepreneur, management consultant, and angel investor, specializing in IT strategy and data analytics. He has over 30 years of experience advising startups, global corporations, and government institutions. He is the founder and managing director of Inflection Group. Prior to this he was a partner with Ernst & Young Consulting, their CTO and national director of their strategy and delivery centres.
He has previously served on the faculty of the Rotman School of Management, as the head judge of the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA), and as a councillor of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario. Larry holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and a B.Math (Computer Science) from the University of Waterloo.