Welcome

Data Science for Absolute Beginners is a free online program designed for busy professionals who want to learn Data Science quickly and efficiently. It is part of a series which includes Python for Absolute Beginners and Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners.

Unlike most offerings, the course combines self-paced material with live interactive sessions. The course design is based on principles of active learning. Our goal is to teach you computation skills and the power of abstract thinking, not simply coding. The course was especially designed for those interested in Data Science and Machine Learning careers.

Fall 2022 Schedule

Data Science Level I is a 7 week course. It begins in October 2022.

  • Getting Started, Data Science Workflow Thu, Oct6, 7:00 PM EDT.

  • Pandas DataFrame Basics Thu, Oct13, 7:00 PM EDT

  • Data Visualization Basics Thu, Oct20, 7:00 PM EDT

  • Data Transformation Basics Thu, Oct27, 7:00 PM EDT

  • Descriptive Statistics, Math Review Thu, Nov3, 7:00 PM EDT

  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Case Study I Thu, Nov10, 7:00 PM EDT

  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Case Study II Thu, Nov7, 7:00 PM EDT

Registration

Registration for the course will begin on Thursday, September 15th and close on Friday, October 14th. Registration is free, but you will have to commit to a) logging in to the Moodle course site at least once a week; b) spending at least 30 minutes per week on the course.

To register for the course:

  • Create a login at the Moodle website. Click the button “Create New Account.”

  • After you have created a new account, email mlearnfab@gmail.com that you wish to register for Data Science for Absolute Beginners.

Course Web Site (Moodle)

Approximately 24 hours after registration, you will receive access to the Moodle course web site. The course web site will contain all the instructional resources you will need for the course. If you are having difficulty, please email: mlearnfab@gmail.com.

Course Web Site (Moodle)

You can register for online interactive events at the Meetup Web Page.

Please consult the:

  • Curriculum page for what you will learn in Data Science, Level I.

  • FAQ page for Frequently Asked Questions about the program.