Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python

Our Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python training course will cover the following Modules:

Module 1: The Role of a Data Scientist: Combining Technical and Non-Technical Skills

• What is the required skillset of a Data Scientist?
• Combining the technical and non-technical roles of a Data Scientist
• The difference between a Data Scientist and a Data Engineer
• Exploring the entire lifecycle of Data Science efforts within the organisation
• Turning business questions into Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models
• Exploring diverse and wide-ranging data sources that you can use to answer business questions
• Examine the difference between Generative AI and Discriminative AI

Module 2: Data Manipulation and Visualisation using Python's Pandas and Matplotlib Libraries

• Introducing the features of Python that are relevant to Data Scientists and Data Engineers
• Viewing Data Sets using Python’s Pandas library
• Importing, exporting, and working with all forms of data, from Relational Databases to Google Images
• Using Python Selecting, Filtering, Combining, Grouping, and Applying Functions from Python's Pandas library
• Dealing with Duplicates, Missing Values, Rescaling, Standardising, and Normalising Data
• Visualising data for both exploration and communication with the Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn Python libraries

Module 3: Pre-processing and Analysing Unstructured Data with Natural Language Processing

• Preprocessing Unstructured Data such as web adverts, emails, and blog posts for AI/ML models
• Exploring the most popular approaches to Natural Language Processing (NLP), such as stemming and "stop" words
• Preparing a term-document matrix (TDM) of unstructured documents for analysis
• Look at how Data Scientists can integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) in their work

Module 4: Linear Regression and Feature Engineering for Business Problem Solving

• Expressing a business problem, such as customer revenue prediction, as a linear regression task
• Assessing variables as potential Predictors of the required Target (e.g., Education as a predictor of Salary Build)
• Interpreting and Evaluating a Linear Regression model in Python using measures such as RMSE
• Exploring the Feature Engineering possibilities to improve the Linear Regression model

Module 5: Classification Models and Evaluation for Predictive Analysis

• Learning how AI/ML Classifiers are built and used to make predictions such as Customer Churn
• Exploring how AI/ML Classification models are built using Training, Test, and Validation
• Evaluating the strength of a Decision Tree Classifier

Module 6: Alternative Approaches to Classification and Model Evaluation

• Examining alternative approaches to classification
• Considering how Activation Functions are integral to Logistic Regression Classifiers
• Investigating how Neural Networks and Deep Learning are used to build self-driving cars
• Exploring the probability foundations of Naive Bayes classifiers
• Reviewing different approaches to measuring the performance of AI/ML Classification Models
• Reviewing ROC curves, AUC measures, Precision, Recall, and Confusion Matrices

Module 7: Clustering Techniques for Customer and Product Segmentation

• Uncovering new ways of segmenting your customers, products, or services using clustering algorithms
• Exploring what the concept of similarity means to humans and how you can implement it programmatically through distance measures on descriptive variables
• Performing top-down clustering with Python’s Scikit-Learn K-Means algorithm
• Performing bottom-up clustering with Scikit-Learn’s hierarchical clustering algorithm
• Examining clustering techniques on unstructured data (e.g., Tweets, Emails, Documents, etc.)

Module 8: Association Rules and Recommender Systems for Business Applications

• Building models of customer behaviours or business events from logged data using Association Rules
• Evaluating the strength of these models through probability measures of support, confidence, and lift
• Employing feature engineering approaches to improve the models
• Building a recommender for your customers that is unique to your product/service offering

Module 9: Network Analysis for Organisational Insights

• Analysing your organisation, its people, and its environment as a network of inter-relationships
• Visualising these relationships to uncover previously unseen business insights
• Exploring ego-centric and socio-centric methods of analysing connections critical to your organisation

Module 10: Big Data Analytics, Communication, and Ethics

• Examining Cloud (Microsoft, Amazon, Google) approaches to handling Big Data analytics
• Exploring the communications and ethics aspects of being a Data Scientist
• Discuss the ethical implications of recent developments in AI
• Surveying the paths of continual learning for a Data Scientist

Our Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python training course will benefit several individuals and organisations including but not limited to:

• Beginners in Data Science
• Aspiring Data Scientists
• Programmers
• Software Developers
• Students
• Researchers
• Professionals in Other Fields
• Career Changers

Our Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python training course contains the following:

• 5-day instructor-led training course
• After-course coaching available
• After-course computing sandbox access included
• End-of-course exam included
• Pre-reading
• Course Manual
• Quizzes
• Exercises

There are no entry-level requirements Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python training course.

There is no recommended reading for our Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python training course.

Introduction To Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Using Python Exam:

• Format: Multiple Choice
• Questions: 40
• Pass Mark: 70%

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• Strong Foundation in Data Science: The course provides a solid foundation in data science, introducing you to key concepts, techniques, and methodologies.
• Practical Hands-on Experience: The course offers practical exercises and projects that allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Python for Data Science: Python is one of the most widely used programming languages in the field of data science and AI.
• Versatility and Flexibility: Python is known for its versatility and flexibility. It offers a wide range of libraries and frameworks specifically designed for data science and AI, such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow.
• Entry Point to Advanced Topics: This beginner's guide acts as a stepping stone for further learning in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Career Opportunities: Data science, machine learning, and AI are rapidly growing fields with a high demand for skilled professionals.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: Data science and AI involve analysing complex data, identifying patterns, and developing models to solve problems and make informed decisions.
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