Data Science

Futures

A data scientist makes sense of data, a valuable and in-demand skill in several industries such as biotechnology, business, transportation, telecommunications, energy, and more.

Application Deadline

October 18, 2023

Start
Date

November 14, 2023

Course
Length

8

Weekly
Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Program
Delivery

Live, online instruction

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About This Course

Earn a data science certificate while learning the foundations of data science, how to create dynamic data visualizations, data modelling, machine learning techniques, Python for data analysis, and more. This course is delivered by an external partner with multiple intake dates throughout the year. Click here to see upcoming dates for this course and the button above to apply.

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Learning Outcomes

Python coding
Data manipulation
Data organization
Programming fundamentals
Data wrangling and data cleaning
Data visualization
Data modelling, including statistics and hypothesis testing
Machine learning fundamentals, including data classification, decision trees, model evaluation, and categorial predictions.

Credentials earned upon completion

Certificate of Completion

You'll Gain

Career-ready professional skills and certifications.

You'll Need to Have

An internet connection and basic computer skills including; laptop operation and maintenance, video conferencing, MS office as well as some developed skills within the area you’re interested in pursuing.

Job Outlook

Common job titles are database analyst, database architect, data administrator, and more. There are approximately 4,600 people working in this field in BC, earning between $20.19 and $56.41 an hour. The job outlook is good for this field as the economy expands and professionals retire.