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Iitk PCC DS
Iitk PCC DS
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
DATA SCIENCE
Understand Generative AI and its potential Exposure to prominent tools and more
ChatGPT
Leverage IIT Kanpur's Academic Excellence Midjourney
Table of Contents
About the Program 03
Eligibility Criteria 06
Application Process 06
Program Outcomes 09
Learning Path 10
Tools Covered 30
Projects 31
Certificate 32
About the Program
Data science is the field of study that deals with vast volumes of data
using modern tools and techniques to find unseen patterns, derive
meaningful information, and make business decisions. Data science uses
complex machine learning algorithms to build predictive models. Because
of the ever increasing volume of data of this era, data science and
demand for data science-related roles is growing exponentially.
Prompt Machine
Explainable AI
Engineering Learning
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Key Features of the Program
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About E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur
Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur is among the most prestigious institutes in
India. It has consistently ranked in the top five engineering institutes in India
over the past several decades, and many of the institute’s alumni are leaders in
Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy) at IIT Kanpur was established in
2016 in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY), Government of India. It is mandated to provide industry-focused and
industry-driven hands-on courses in Electronics & ICT. It strives to narrow the
gap between the academic approach to Electronics & ICT domains as currently
provided by educational institutes and the practically-oriented approach as
demanded by the industry.
E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur has collaborated with Simplilearn to deliver this
program. Simplilearn’s award-winning immersive learning model delivered
via live virtual classes focuses on applied learning to create immediate career
impact.
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Program Eligibility Criteria and
Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
For admission to this Data Science program, candidates should have:
Application Process
Candidates can apply for this program in 3 simple steps:
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Talk to an Admissions Counselor
We have a team of dedicated admissions counselors to help guide you in
the application process and related matters. They are available to:
Help you better understand the program and answer your questions
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Who is This Program Ideal For?
This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries
and backgrounds. The diversity of our students adds richness to class
discussions and interactions. A role in Data Science requires an amalgam
of experience, Data Science knowledge, and usage of the correct
tools and technologies. Aspiring professionals from any educational
background and with an analytical bent of mind are most suited to pursue
this program.
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Program Outcomes
Grasp fundamentals of Excel Obtain comprehensive
analytics functions and knowledge of supervised and
conditional formatting unsupervised learning models
such as linear regression,
Understand the tools and logistic regression, clustering,
techniques used in business dimensionality reduction, K-NN,
analysis planning and monitoring
and pipelines
Understand generative AI, its
Gain expertise in mathematical
current state, and practical
computing using the NumPy and
applications.
scikit-learn packages
Learn about prompt engineering,
Master the concepts of
explainable AI, conversational
recommendation engines and
AI, large language models,
time series modeling, and
ChatGPT, and more.
gain practical mastery over
the principles, algorithms, and
engineering techniques to applications of Machine Learning
improve the performance
Learn to visualize data using
and control the behavior of
Tableau
generative AI models.
Understand generative AI, its
Gain an in-depth understanding
current state, and practical
of data structure and data
applications.
manipulation
Learn about prompt engineering,
Understand and use linear and
explainable AI, conversational
non-linear regression models
AI, large language models,
and classification techniques for
ChatGPT, and more.
data analysis
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Learning Path Visualization
03 Foundations: SQL
07 Capstone Project
Electives
Business Analytics With Excel
Data Storytelling Using Power BI
Essentials of Generative AI, Prompt Engineering & ChatGPT
Data Science Academic Masterclass
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Foundations: Mathematics & Statistics
Essentials
The primary objective of this course is to help students develop a
strong understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts while
simultaneously fostering their critical thinking and problem-solving
abilities. Upon completion, participants will have the skills required to
analyze data, make informed decisions, and apply mathematical and
statistical methods to real-world situations relevant to their specific
industries. This course represents the first stage of your program.
Learning Outcomes:
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Master probability concepts, including the identification of
independent and dependent events, and understanding Bayes’
theorem
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Mathematics
Coordinate Geometry
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Calculus
Understanding Data
Descriptive Statistics
Data Visualization
Inferential Statistics
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Foundations: Programming Refresher
This course will equip you with essential Python skills that will serve as a
crucial foundation for your progression throughout the program.
Learning Outcomes:
Topics Covered:
Fundamentals of Programming
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Conditional Statements and Loops in Python
Python Functions
Threading
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Foundations: SQL
management as it scales.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to use common query tools and work with SQL commands
management
Topics Covered
SQL Statements
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Aggregate Commands
Group By Commands
Conditional Statements
Joins
String Functions
Mathematical Functions
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Core: Applied Data Science with
Python
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of key data science
topics, including data preparation, model development, and evaluation.
Participants will delve into essential Python concepts such as strings,
Lambda functions, and lists. Additionally, you will gain expertise in crucial
tools like NumPy and linear algebra, as well as important statistical
concepts like measures of central tendency, data spread, skewness,
covariance, and correlation. The course also covers hypothesis testing
techniques, including the Z-test, T-test, and ANOVA, and features data
manipulation using pandas. You will also learn to work with popular data
visualization libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh.
Learning Outcomes:
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Examine various hypothesis testing techniques like the Z-test, T-test,
and ANOVA
Utilize pandas for tasks like data loading, indexing, reindexing, and
data merging
Topics Covered:
NumPy
Linear Algebra
Statistics Fundamentals
Probability Distributions
Advanced Statistics
Data Analysis
Data Wrangling
Data Visualization
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Core: Machine Learning
learning and their practical applications. You will learn about the machine
learning workflow, including supervised learning, regression models, and
classification algorithms. The course also covers unsupervised learning,
clustering methods, and ensemble modeling. You will also evaluate
popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras and gain
hands-on experience in building a recommendation system using PyTorch.
Learning Outcomes:
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Explore ensemble modeling techniques like bagging, boosting, and
stacking
Topics Covered:
Machine Learning
Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Ensemble Learning
Recommendation Systems
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Core: Data Visualization with Tableau
This course in Tableau aims to help you develop a thorough
understanding of how to create compelling visual representations,
Learning Outcomes:
Topics Covered:
Data Visualization
Introduction to Tableau
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Tableau Workspace and Types of Charts in Tableau
Preparation Techniques
Dashboards in Tableau
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Capstone Project
The Data Science Capstone Project provides an excellent opportunity
to apply the skills you’ve acquired throughout the program. Guided by
dedicated mentors, you will tackle a real-world, industry-related data
science challenge, covering everything from data handling to model
construction and the presentation of business findings and insights. This
project serves as the culmination of your learning journey, allowing you to
demonstrate your data science expertise to potential employers.
Model Fine-Tuning
accuracy and choose the most accurate model
This project will help you showcase your practical data science skills and
solidify your grasp of the entire data analysis process, positioning you
well to impress potential employers with your expertise.
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Electives
Learning Outcomes:
Learn to navigate complex data sets using pivot tables and slicers
dashboards
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Topics Covered:
Dashboarding
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Data Storytelling using Power BI
This comprehensive Power BI training program will equip you with the
skills needed to fully utilize Power BI’s capabilities for solving business
Learning Outcomes:
Generate quick, actionable insights from your data using Power BI’s
Quick Insights feature
Utilize natural language queries in the Q&A feature to create visuals for
actionable insights
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Complete a start-to-finish Power BI data analysis and visualization
project
Topics Covered:
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Essentials of Generative AI, Prompt
Engineering & ChatGPT
This comprehensive course dives deep into generative AI models,
focusing on ChatGPT. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the
fundamental principles of generative AI, prompt engineering, explainable
AI, conversational AI, and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.
Learning Outcomes:
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Explore the transformative impact that generative AI models could
Topics Covered:
Explainable AI
Conversational AI
Prompt Engineering
Fine-tuning ChatGPT
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TOOLS COVERED
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Projects
Sales Analysis Credit Card Fraud Analysis
Use Python to analyze a clothing Apply data science and machine
company’s fourth-quarter sales data learning techniques to identify
across Australian states, helping the fraudulent credit card transactions and
company make informed decisions for protect customers from unauthorized
the upcoming year. purchases.
Weather Prediction
Develop a classification model using
a decade’s worth of rainfall data
to predict weather patterns across
Australia.
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Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate
of completion from E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur. This certificate will testify
to your skills as a Data Science expert.
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