An IBM edX course (Alex Aklson) teaching a structured methodology for data-science problems — identifying a problem, collecting and analysing data, building a model, and interpreting feedback after deployment. A clear, process-focused course that gives newcomers a repeatable way to approach data-science work.
Good for: A repeatable methodology for approaching data-science problems.
Less suitable if: You want hands-on coding or advanced modelling.
Skills you'll gain
Data scienceMethodologyProblem framingData analysisModelling processDeployment
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You want a structured approach
You are newer to data science
You value process over tools
Consider something else if you…
You want hands-on coding
You want advanced modelling
You already have a method
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: A few weeks part-time.
About this course
Alex Aklson teaches a structured methodology for approaching data science problems: identifying a problem, collecting and analyzing data, building a model, and interpreting feedback after deployment, framed around the six stages of the Cross-Industry Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) methodology via a case study.
What you'll learn
Explain why a structured methodology is needed for data science problems
List the major steps involved in tackling a data science problem
Determine appropriate data sources for a data science analysis
Describe the six stages of the CRISP-DM methodology via a case study
Apply the data science methodology to a self-defined problem
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the course free on edX. A verified certificate is a paid option, with financial assistance available.
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Instructor
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Alex Aklson
edX instructor
Alex Aklson, Ph.D., is a data scientist at IBM Canada with prior experience designing data-driven healthcare and consulting solutions; he holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
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