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Introduction to Data Science (Free Online Course With Certificate)

Alison Free Online Learning


Location

Ireland

Study Format

Online

Course language

English

Study Fields

Statistics, IT & Computer Science, Data Science

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Full Time, Part-time

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Program Description

Learn how to extract information from data using data science methods, with this introduction to data science course.

This free online Introduction to Data Science course from Alison will teach you the basics of data science. You will look into data science processes, receive an introduction to machine learning, and learn about data models for structuring data. You will also be shown how to gain knowledge and insights from data that is both structured and unstructured as well as learn to use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and data science systems.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Describe what data science is used for
  • List the stages in the data science process
  • Explain what machine learning is and the parts that make it up
  • Discuss the use of regression and the different types of regression
  • Identify the different types of classification algorithms available for you to use
  • Describe how the two most popular clustering algorithms work
  • Discuss why you would use Azure ML for your data science projects

About the School

We are Alison, one of the world’s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training. Founded in 2007, we are a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone to study anything, anywhere, at any time - for free and online. Through our mission we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.

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