Data Science Fundamentals

COM SCI X 450.00

Designed for students with limited or no prior programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge, this data science overview course is ideal for absolute beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers interested in the field.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Online
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Starting at $995.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Basic statistical methods to solve basic data analysis problems
  • Basic Excel or SPSS statistical analysis features
  • Basic Python programming
  • Basic data analysis using Python, Excel, SPSS

About this course:

In this this hands-on, exercise-driven course, students will learn the role of data science in decision-making, basic statistics, entry-level Python programming, and data analysis, using tools such as Excel, SPSS, and Python. Designed for absolute beginners, business analysts, and non-technical managers, the curriculum includes problem-solving exercises using pencils, paper, and laptops for assignments during and outside of the class.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Spring 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Bruce Huang
391651
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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ENROLL BY: Apr 5, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 11, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 18, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 5, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 12, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 19, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 24, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 31, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Cameron Kay
392689
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: UCLA
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ENROLL BY: Apr 3, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 9, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Apr 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
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Mon Apr 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon Apr 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon Apr 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon May 1, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon May 8, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon May 15, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon May 22, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Mon May 29, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Mon Jun 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Mon Jun 12, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25

Summer 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Bruce Huang
392471
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: July 4, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 02, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jun 28, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 5, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 12, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 19, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 2, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 9, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 16, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 23, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 30, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Sep 6, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Data Science
data visualization graohic
Python for Data Engineers
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