Data scientist

The program of this course is based on the Python language and its main packages oriented to statistical analysis and machine learning. Also, throughout the course, concepts related to descriptive statistics and inferential statistics are addressed in the different modules. In this way, the topics related to Exploratory Analysis are addressed first and then continue with Machine Learning models.

Required hours:168

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Develop, learn the techniques and spectrum of tools that are used in the elaboration of a predictive model, using as a base the Python language and its main packages oriented to statistical analysis and machine learning.

MODULE 1

PYTHON PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS

Through this module, participants will be able to code low/medium complexity pieces of software in Python language to solve a problem, according to industry best practices.

  • 16 hours
MODULE 2

DATA COLLECTION AND PREPARATION

Through this module, participants will be able to apply data collection, cleaning, and preparation techniques, using imputation criteria and manipulating data structures as appropriate to meet information needs.

  • 24 hours
MODULE 3

EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICAL PROGRAMMING

Through this module, participants will be able to analyze data using Python language and descriptive statistics concepts for the exploration and characterization of information.

  • 20 hours.
MODULE 4

STATISTICAL INFERENCE

Through this module, participants will be able to make statistical inferences to a sample, for the estimation of a population.

  • 24 hours.
MODULE 5

SUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING

Through this module, the participants will be able to elaborate a predictive model from a data set using supervised machine learning techniques, implemented in Python language to solve a problem.

  • 32 hours.
MODULE 6

UNSUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING

Through this module, the participants will be able to elaborate a predictive model from a data set using unsupervised machine learning techniques implemented in Python language to solve a problem.

  • 16 hours.
MODULE 7

DEEP LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS

Through this module, the participants will be able to Elaborate a predictive model by applying neural networks and using Python language to solve a problem.

  • 16 hours.
MODULE 8

FUNDAMENTALS OF BIG DATA

Through this module, participants will be able to develop a predictive model using large volumes of data to solve a problem.

  • 20 hours.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

Characteristics of Scholarship