Advance your knowledge and hone your skills in the world of data science through this course, designed for both beginners and experienced users, that covers a wide range of topics, including: 

• Python introduction or refresher, depending on your current skill level  
• advanced data types, databases, SQL, and data exploration techniques, including machine learning  algorithms
• labs using open-sourced tools to translate concepts into practice and provide real-world context 

Starts: November 1, 2021
Format: completely online, 6-week courses
Engagement:  topical discussions on foundational course content, and current articles and media
Commitment:  approximately 5-10h per week; 30-60 hours total for the program
Assessments and certification: successful completion of weekly assignments earns a Certificate of completion from the College of Engineering at WSU (Wayne State University)
Cost: 

• WSU enrolled students:  $250/course
• WSU Alums:  $600/course
• Others:  $1,200/course

* Discounts available for Corporate Partners or companies with 5+ registrants

Technology requirement: Any laptop or smartphone with internet access

Course Materials

Course materials will be available electronically at the start of the course.

Grading

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS: Individual assessments are not timed and are multiple-choice questions.

ENGAGEMENT: You must make at least 2 posts, per week. Your posts/comments can either be on the Course Feed or Course Help sections. For example, you can make 1 newsfeed and 1 discussion comment, 2 newsfeed comments or 2 discussion comments each week and receive full credit.

LAB SESSIONS: 

• Lab sessions do not contribute to final certification grade.
• Labs involve running simulations using NumPy, Pandas, data manipulation and machine learning (ML) algorithms.

Course Schedule by Week