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Key Capabilities in Data Science

Key Capabilities in Data Science

Key Capabilities in Data Science
Key Capabilities in Data Science
Program
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Learn how to analyze and interpret data to inform strategies by looking beyond the numbers into the real story they tell. You’ll learn how to perform transparent and reproducible data analysis applicable over a wide range of professions and sectors, discovering how to leverage that information to aid in making smart business decisions. Come away from the program with a solid understanding of data science principles, hands on data experience through projects and essential job ready skills.
Our four-course program is flexible and part-time. You can take courses individually or in a sequence, allowing you the opportunity to explore different data science topics, and assess whether it’s the right career for you.
100% online, four part-time courses 
50 hours per course
Minimum 8-10 hours per week if you have coding experience, minimum 10-12 hours per week for beginners
$795/course
At the end of this program you will have the ability to do transparent and reproducible data analysis which would be applicable in a wide range of professions.
Next course starts: January 19, 2021
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Benefits
The Key Capabilities in Data Science provides skills to help you solve real-life problems using data. Through four courses gain a solid understanding of what data science is and how its principles can be used in a variety of settings.
By the end of the program, you will learn how to apply data science techniques in a range of sectors, applicable to many fields.
Gain the confidence and skills you need to start applying data science to data problems in your current role, or transition into a new position that requires more data-related knowledge.
Learn whether a career in data science is right for you, and gain the skills to jump into a more advanced data science training program (e.g., the UBC Master of Data Science program).
Key Capabilities in Data Science is a part-time program designed with your other life commitments in mind. The flexible online format offers:
a supportive, interactive online environment to help keep you accountable and engaged without having to physically meet in a classroom
leading-edge content developed and taught by instructors from the UBC Master of Data Science program
a manageable weekly time commitment that allows you to continue working or to maintain other obligations
project-based learning in each course so you can test and apply your knowledge
regular assignments, assessments and discussion activities with your classmates to help you master course material and stay aware of your progress
virtual office hours to connect with and receive support from your instructors
valuable networking opportunities with peers, alumni and instructors both during and after the program.
Who It's For
Key Capabilities in Data Science is designed for adult learners who want to gain in-demand and highly marketable skills or want to explore data science career options.
A background in data or technology is not expected, though some students may have had exposure to data analytics or statistics through their workplace or post-secondary education.
Program Format & Delivery
Key Capabilities in Data Science is 100% online, part-time, and consists of four courses. Each course requires approximately 50 hours of study, minimum of 8-10 hours per week if you have coding experience or 10-12 hours per week for beginners.
The online, real-time format promotes accountability and allows for a high degree of personal engagement and interactivity without having to physically meet in a classroom.
One of the advantages of this program is that you don’t need to commit to all four courses at once. You can begin with one and then decide whether to continue with additional courses.
Courses do not have to be taken sequentially; however, Programming in Python for Data Science is a prerequisite to the other courses in this series.
You may register for each course individually – a program application is not required.
Grading Methods
You are assessed on each course according to UBC assessment guidelines to ensure successful acquisition of required skills and concepts.
All required reading materials are included in the course fee.
Technology Requirements
In order to participate in the Key Capabilities in Data Science program, you will need to have access to a computer, an email account and the internet. You will be provided with online access to UBC’s online learning platform.
UBC Extended Learning strongly recommends that students have the following technology requirements to keep up with the program and complete projects and assignments online:
familiarity with basic Internet applications (email and web browser)
a recent version of Chrome or Firefox web browser.
Curriculum
Programming in Python is the prerequisite course in the program. Other courses can be taken in any order.
Required Courses

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