Professional Certificate in Machine Learning (Python): Module 3 - Basic Concepts in Data Modelling (Synchronous e-learning)
- Analytics & Tech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted online.
3 days
Weeknights (7pm - 10.30pm)
Saturdays (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Data science professionals
- Professionals interested in data science programming, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Managers looking into costs and performance hurdles in predictive modelling
PREREQUISITES
- Diploma with at least 3 years of working experience and/ or start-up experience
- Basic programming knowledge is recommended to enrol for this programme
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Functional Laptop: (1) CPU must be of at least intel core I3, (2) GPU must have an integrated graphics card and (3) RAM must be of at least 4GB
Overview
We are all familiar with this expression; it especially applies in explaining the insight obtained from the analysis of large data sets. Data visualisation plays an essential role in the representation of both small and large-scale data. One of the key skills of a data scientist is the ability to tell a compelling story using data and findings in an approachable and stimulating way.
This module is not available on a standalone basis.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to read, analyse and write data using Python
- Perform exploratory data analysis with Python libraries including Numpy, Pandas
- Create data visualisations with Python libraries such as Matplotlib, Plotly
Topic/Structure
- Fundamentals of Descriptive Analysis
- Pandas Fundamentals
- Importing Data with Pandas
- Manipulating Dataframes with Pandas
- Numpy Fundamentals
- Analysing Data with Numpy
- Fundamentals of Data Visualization
- Matplotlib, Plotly and Bokeh Fundamentals
Assessment
- Classroom exercises
- Group assignments
- Individual assessment
CERTIFICATION
Upon meeting the attendance and assessment criteria, participants will be awarded a digital certificate for participating in each module. Please refer to our course policies to view the attendance and assessment criteria.
Upon completion of all modules required for this programme within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Intake 22: 20, 22 & 24 Aug 2024 [Registration Closed]
Intake 23: 17, 19 & 21 Dec 2024 [Open for Registration]
