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Big Data Analytics/Data Science

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of Big Data Analytics and Data Science! In this course, you will embark on a journey to explore the vast field of data analysis and learn the fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools that drive data-driven decision making in today's information-driven world.

Objective

  1. Understand the significance and impact of Big Data Analytics and Data Science in various domains.
  2. Gain an overview of the entire data science process, from data acquisition to communication of insights.
  3. Familiarize yourself with key data analysis techniques and tools used in the industry.
  4. Develop essential skills in data preprocessing, data visualization, and exploratory data analysis.
  5. Learn the basics of statistical analysis and its application in data-driven decision making.
  6. Introduce the concept of machine learning and its role in predictive analytics.
  7. Explore various data mining techniques to uncover patterns, relationships, and insights.
  8. Understand the challenges and ethical considerations associated with working with big data.

Organizational Benefits

  1. Data-Driven Decision Making: By leveraging Big Data Analytics and Data Science, organizations can make informed decisions based on data-driven insights.
  2. Improved Operational Efficiency: Analyzing large volumes of data helps organizations identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and process improvements.
  3. Enhanced Customer Understanding: Big Data Analytics enables organizations to gain a deeper understanding of their customers.
  4. Competitive Advantage: Organizations that effectively leverage Big Data Analytics gain a competitive edge in the market.
  5. Risk Mitigation: Data Science techniques enable organizations to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
  6. Business Innovation: Big Data Analytics opens avenues for innovation and new revenue streams.
  7. Improved Customer Satisfaction and Retention: Through data-driven insights, organizations can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  8. Predictive Maintenance and Optimization: Data Science techniques enable organizations to implement predictive maintenance strategies.
  9. Effective Marketing and Advertising: Big Data Analytics allows organizations to optimize their marketing and advertising efforts.
  10. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Big Data Analytics and Data Science provide organizations with insights for continuous improvement and innovation.

Who Should Attend

  • Students
  • Professionals transitioning into data-related roles
  • Business professionals
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Enthusiasts about data science

Duration

5 – 10 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Big Data Analytics and Data Science

  • Understanding the role and importance of data analytics and data science
  • Differentiating between structured and unstructured data
  • Overview of the data science process and its components
  • Emerging trends and applications in Big Data Analytics

Module 2: Data Acquisition and Preprocessing

  • Introduction to data collection methods and data sources
  • Data quality assessment and cleansing techniques
  • Handling missing values and outliers
  • Data transformation and feature engineering

Module 3: Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Descriptive statistics and summary metrics
  • Data visualization techniques using popular libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn)
  • Exploring relationships and patterns in data
  • Uncovering insights through exploratory data analysis

Module 4: Statistical Analysis for Data Science

  • Foundations of statistical analysis
  • Probability distributions and hypothesis testing
  • Parametric and non-parametric statistical tests
  • Correlation and regression analysis

Module 5: Introduction to Machine Learning

  • Understanding the basics of machine learning algorithms
  • Supervised vs. unsupervised learning
  • Model training, evaluation, and validation
  • Overfitting, underfitting, and model selection

Module 6: Predictive Analytics and Data Mining

  • Concepts of predictive modeling and forecasting
  • Classification and regression algorithms
  • Clustering techniques for pattern discovery
  • Association rule mining and recommendation systems

Module 7: Big Data Challenges and Ethical Considerations

  • Handling large-scale data and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
  • Privacy and security concerns in big data analytics
  • Ethical considerations in data science and responsible data usage
  • Future trends and developments in the field
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Training Schedule

  • 9-20 Sep, 2024
  • 23 Sep – 4 Oct, 2024
  • 21-25 Oct, 2024
  • 7-18 Oct, 2024
  • 21 Oct – 1 Nov, 2024
  • 4-15 Nov, 2024
  • 18-29 Nov, 2024
  • 2-13 Dec, 2024
  • 16-20 Dec, 2024
  • 13-24 Jan, 2025
  • 27 Jan – 7 Feb, 2025
  • 10-21 Feb, 2025
  • 24 Feb – 7 March, 2025
  • 10 -21 March, 2025
  • 24 March – 4 April, 2025
  • 7-18 April, 2025
  • 21 April – 2 May, 2025
  • 5-16 May, 2025
  • 19-30 May, 2025
  • 2-13 June, 2025
  • 16-27 June, 2025
  • 30 June – 11 July, 2025
  • 14-25 July, 2025
  • 28 July, – 8 Aug 2025
  • 11-22 August, 2025
  • 25 Aug – 5 Sept, 2025
  • 8-19 Sept, 2025
  • 22 Sept – 3 Oct, 2025
  • 6-17 Oct, 2025
  • 20-31 Oct, 2025
  • 3-14 Nov, 2025
  • 17-28 Nov, 2025
  • 1-12 Dec, 2025
  • 15-19 Dec, 2025

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