Course summary

Data Science is a fast-growing interdisciplinary field which combines statistics, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence and data analysis to extract insights from data. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Data Science and data analysis and give you practical experience working with industry-standard tools, systems and programming languages. Through problem-based learning, practical computer-based workshops and group activities, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, to an industry agreed standard. What is a CertHE? A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a UK higher education qualification equivalent to the first year (Level 4) of a full-time Bachelor's degree, providing foundational knowledge in a specific subject area You will: Be studying at a university with longstanding links in Data Science, giving you maximum employment and placeholder opportunities Broaden your understanding of data science, machine learning and AI, some of the most 'in demand' skills in the modern economy Gain experience using programming languages such as Python and SQL Learn through hands-on exercises, group activities and live industry briefs, and work with messy, real-world datasets in realistic, problem-based scenarios Build the practical skills you need for a broad range of career paths within data science and data analysis Develop your skills using a wide-range of industry-standard tools for data visualisation, statistical analysis and Big Data analytics