Data Science short-course

Overview

Get the skills needed to advance your career in Data Science, in as little as ten weeks. There are some prerequisites: being comfortable with programming fundamentals, core Python syntax and basic statistics.
General Assembly’s Data Science part-time course is a practical introduction to the interdisciplinary field of data science and machine learning, which lies at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and business. You will learn to use the Python programming language to acquire, parse, and model data for informing business strategy.

What you’ll accomplish

A significant portion of the course is a hands- on approach to fundamental modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms. You’ll also practice communicating your results and insights by compiling technical documentation and a stakeholder presentation. Throughout this expert-designed program, you’ll:
Perform exploratory data analysis with Python.
Build and refine machine learning models to predict patterns
from data sets.
Communicate data-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
Apply what you’ve learned to create a portfolio project: a predictive model that addresses a real-world data problem.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for data professionals who want to perform complex analysis to power predictions and add marketable skills to their resume. You’ll find a diverse range of students in the classroom:

Data analysts, marketing analysts, BI analysts, or consultants who work with big data and need to upgrade their skills.
Software engineers who want to apply their programming skills toward a new career.
Other professionals with a quantitative background eyeing a transition to tech.

Duration

10 weeks part-time during the evenings
Or study the one week accelerated version

Delivery

Online instructor led sessions and self-paced lessons.
Instructor feedback and support provided in real time.
Complete a real-world project, applying data analysis skills.
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Payment options

General Assembly offers a variety of different financing options, including deferred payments, installment plans, student loans and tuition discounts so you can focus on what counts — your education. Speak with the General Assembly admissions team to learn more and find the best fit for you and your finances.

Why General Assembly

Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full-time bootcamps & part time short courses.