Certificate in Data Science with Python

Module 1: Data Management with Python

• Python basic: data structures, list and dictionary, programming logics, define function
• Introduction to Pandas: Series / DataFrame
• Data Visualization Techniques
• Practical use of Pandas features: data aggregation / joining / datetime management
• Different types of charts　

Module 2: Web Scraping with Python

• Use of BeautifulSoup and Selenium

Module 3: Overview of the Use of Machine Learning

• Supervised learning / unsupervised learning
• Model evaluation
• Data mining workflow　

Module 4: Tree Based Machine Learning Algorithms

• Decision tree algorithm / random forest

Module 5: Artificial Neural Network (ANN) & Deep Learning

• ANN and DNN with Tensorflow

Module 6: Clustering Algorithms

• Kmeans and other algorithms

Module 7: Regression

• Linear and polynomial regression techniques　

Module 8: Use of Gen AI

• Common use cases of Gen AI

Module 9: Final Assessment

• Final Assessment

Assessment Methods　
This programme requires the participants to perform practical workshops and final assessment to assess their ability.The final assessment (FA) is to be conducted at the end of the programme.

Certificate in Data Science with Python will be awarded to those who have:
 

1. Complete all assessment tasks; and

2. Obtain a total of 50% or above in continuous assessment(s); and

3. Obtain 50% of above in final assessment; and

4. Attend at least 70% of the total contact hours.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should submit the document(s) as proof of fulfilling the following admission requirements:

1) Completion of Form 5 (under the HKCEE academic structure); or Completion of Secondary 6 (under the HKDSE academic structure); or Equivalent qualifications; or

2) Aged 18 or above at the time when the course commenced with basic computer knowledge.