Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making

Become a data-driven decision maker with live virtual teaching from MIT faculty, AI and ML-focused hands-on projects, and mentorship from industry practitioners.

12 Weeks
Live Virtual Sessions by MIT Faculty
Mentorship by Experts

MIT Professional Education's Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making, with curriculum developed and taught by MIT faculty, is delivered in collaboration with Great Learning.

Why Join the Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making

Live Virtual Teaching by
MIT Faculty

Live Virtual Sessions from world-renowned MIT Faculty
Curriculum designed to build industry-valued skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Python.

Personalized Mentorship and Support

Live mentorship and guidance from data science practitioners on weekends
Collaborative yet personalised sessions in small groups

Practical, Hands-on Training

Complete hands-on exposure through 6 projects under the guidance of industry experts
Final 3-week Capstone Project on a real-world business problem

Live Virtual Sessions from world-renowned MIT Faculty

Personalised mentorship and guidance from data science practitioners

Hands-on training via 2 projects and 1 Capstone

Curriculum covering Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Python

Certificate of Completion from MIT Professional Education

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Syllabus designed for professionals

MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making curriculum is designed by MIT faculty to equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the industry. It covers the technologies, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Recommendation Systems, ChatGPT, applied data science with Python, Generative AI, and others. The curriculum ensures that you are well-prepared to contribute to data science efforts in any organization.

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Weeks 1-2

Get ready to lay the groundwork for success! Our MIT Professional Education Data Science and Machine Learning Program starts with an intensive two-week module covering essential Data Science concepts. This foundational training sets the stage for your continued growth and achievement throughout the course.

Module 1: Foundations - Python and Statistics

1 Project

The first module in the program for applied Data Science begins with the foundations, which covers Python and Statistics foundations.

Python Foundations - Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Arrays and Matrix handling, Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Pandas is a commonly used library in Python, which is used to analyse and manipulate data.
NumPy is a package in the Python library, where you can use this package for scientific computing to work with arrays.
An array is a data structure that stores various elements or items at contiguous memory locations.
A matrix is a two dimensional (2D) array where data (elements/items) is stored in the format of rows and columns.
Visualization is the process to represent data and information in a graphical form.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) enables you to uncover patterns and insights frequently with visual methods within some data.
Statistics Foundations: Basic/Descriptive Statistics, Distributions (Binomial, Poisson, etc.), Bayes, Inferential Statistics
Descriptive Statistics is a method that helps you study data analysis using multiple data sets by describing and summarizing them. For example, the data set can either be a collection of the population in a neighbourhood or the marks a sample of 100 students achieved.
A Distribution is a statistical function used to report all the probable values that a random variable takes within a certain range.
Bayes Theorem is a mathematical formula that is named after Thomas Bayes. This theorem helps you determine conditional probability.
Inferential Statistics is a method that lets you explore basic concepts on using data for estimation and assess theories with the help of Python.

Week 3

In the third week, you will learn about bootstrapping data to make it ML/AI ready, along with the practical applications of the techniques used.

Module 2: Data Analysis and Visualization

1 Project

The next module in this applied Data Science course will teach you all the essentials about data analysis and visualization.

Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization (PCA and t-SNE) for visualization and batch correction
This chapter will lecture you on all the essential topics about EDA and visualization.
Introduction to Unsupervised Learning: Clustering includes- Hierarchical, K-Means, DBSCAN, Gaussian Mixture
Unsupervised learning is a technique that helps you analyze and cluster unlabelled data sets. Clustering is a technique that clusters or groups data.
In this chapter, you will learn more about unsupervised learning and clustering techniques, like Hierarchical, K-Means, DBSCAN, and Gaussian Mixture.
Networks: Examples (data as network versus network to represent dependence among variables), determine important nodes and edges in a network, clustering in a network
In this chapter, you will learn about networks and various examples of a network, like data as a network versus network to represent dependence among variables, determine important nodes and edges in a network, and clustering in a network.

Week 4

In this week, you will explore the fundamentals of Supervised Machine Learning and Prediction, including some key algorithms and widely-used techniques.

Module 3: Machine Learning

1 Project

The next module in this MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program will teach you about Machine Learning, which covers supervised learning and model evaluation. Machine Learning is an application of Artificial Intelligence, which studies computer algorithms and improves automatically through experience and data usage.

Introduction to Supervised Learning - Regression
Supervised learning is a technique that helps you analyze and cluster labelled data sets. Regression is a statistical technique in machine learning that manages the relationship between dependent and independent variables with the help of one or more independent variables.
Introduction to Supervised Learning - Classification
Classification, as the name implies, is a procedure to classify/categorize a data set into various categories. This can be performed on both structured and unstructured data.
Model Evaluation - Cross Validation and Bootstrapping
Model Evaluation is a technique used for machine learning models, which estimates the accuracy of these models on future data. This chapter will prepare you for evaluating machine learning models using model evaluation techniques, like Cross Validation and Bootstrapping.

Week 5 - Learning Break

Week 6

In the sixth week of the program, you will explore key areas of Data Science that are highly applicable to business and decision-making contexts along with their practical applications.

Module 4: Practical Data Science

1 Project

The next module in the program for applied Data Science teaches you about decision trees, random forests, and time series analysis.

Decision Trees
A Decision Tree is a popular supervised machine learning algorithm, which is used for both classification and regression problems. It is a hierarchical structure in which the internal nodes denote the dataset features, branches indicate the decision rules, and each leaf node represents the result.
Random Forest
Random Forest is another popular supervised machine learning algorithm. As the name implies, it consists of multiple decision trees on the various subsets of a given dataset. Then, it calculates the average for strengthening the predictive accuracy of a dataset.
Time Series (Introduction)
Time-Series Analysis consists of methods to analyze data on time-series, which later extracts meaningful statistics and other information. Time-Series forecasting is a method to predict future values by taking the help of previously observed values.

Week 7

This week will take you beyond traditional ML into the realm of Neural Nets and Deep Learning. You’ll learn how Deep Learning can be successfully applied to areas such as Computer Vision, and more.

Module 5: Deep Learning

1 Project

The next module in this applied Data Science course is Deep Learning. Deep Learning is an application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Intro to Neural Networks
Neural networks are inspired by the human brain, which is used to extract deep/high-level information from the raw input, like images, objects, etc. This chapter introduces you to artificial neural networks in deep learning.
Convolutional Neural Networks
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) are used for image processing, segmentation, classification, and several other applications. This chapter helps you learn all the essential concepts about CNN.
Transformers
Transformers are a recent, very successful neural network architecture that applies to language, graphs, and images. You will learn the basics of this architecture and see how it can be applied to different types of data.

Week 8

Learn about the different types of recommendation engines, how they are produced, and their specific applications to business use-cases.

Module 6: Recommendations Systems

1 Project

The next module in this MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program will teach you about implementing recommendation systems.

Intro to Recommendation Systems
As the name implies, recommendation systems help you predict the future preference of some products, which later recommend you the best-suited items to customers.
This chapter will teach you how to use a recommendation system so that you can choose the best products for customers.
Matrix
In this chapter, you will learn about the matrix used in recommendation systems.
Tensor, NN for Recommendation Systems
In this chapter, you will learn how to implement Tensor and NN for recommendation systems.

Week 9 - Learning Break (with revision sessions)

Weeks 10-12

The final three weeks of the program are reserved for the Capstone Project, which will enable you to integrate your skills and learning from the previous modules to solve a focused business problem.

Module 7: Capstone Project

The last module is capstone project, you will implement a hands-on capstone projects to master Data Science.

Week 10: Milestone 1
In week 10, you will implement the foundations of your capstone project related to data science.
Week 11: Final Submission
In week 11, you will work toward submitting the capstone project related to data science
Week 12: Synthesis + Presentation
In week 12, you will be reviewed on the projects implemented with synthesis and presentation.

Self-Paced Modules

Module 1 - Demystifying ChatGPT and Applications

The module covers :

Overview of ChatGPT and OpenAI
Timeline of NLP and Generative AI
Frameworks for understanding ChatGPT and Generative AI
Implications for work, business and education
Output modalities and limitations
Business roles to leverage ChatGPT
Prompt engineering for fine-tuning outputs
Practical demonstration and bonus section on RLHF

Module 2 - ChatGPT: The Development Stack

The module covers :

Mathematical Fundamentals for Generative AI
VAEs: First Generative Neural Networks
GANs: Photorealistic Image Generation
Conditional GANs and Stable Diffusion: Control & Improvement in Image Generation
Transformer Models: Generative AI for Natural Language
ChatGPT: Conversational Generative AI
Hands-on ChatGPT Prototype Creation
Next Steps for Further Learning and understanding

Certificate of Completion from MIT Professional Education and 16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Earn a professional certificate in Applied Data Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professional Education. This program’s comprehensive and exhaustive curriculum nurtures you into a highly skilled professional in Applied Data Science, which later helps you land a job at the leading organizations worldwide.

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Hands-on Projects

Following a learn by doing pedagogy, the Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making offers you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in real-time. Each learner mandatorily needs to submit 3 projects that include a Project for the first course : Foundations - Python and Statistics, 1 Project of their choice out of the 5 projects associated with core courses taught by MIT Faculty, and a 3-week capstone project.

Below are samples of potential project topics.

Marketing

Capstone - Marketing Campaign Customer Segmentation

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BFSI

Capstone - Loan Default Prediction

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Healthcare

Capstone - Malaria Detection

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Research

Capstone - Facial emotion detection - DL CNN

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Entertainment

Capstone - Music Recommendation Systems

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Transportation

Capstone - Used Card Price Prediction

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Retail

Amazon AI Product Recommendation System

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Healthcare

Diabetes Analysis

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Healthcare

Malaria Detection

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Education

Predicting Potential Customers

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MIT Faculty and Industry Experts

Learn from the vast knowledge of top MIT faculty in the field of Data Science and Machine Learning, along with experienced data science practitioners from leading global organisations.

Program Faculty

Devavrat Shah

Professor, EECS and IDSS, MIT

Munther Dahleh

Program Faculty Director, MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS)

Caroline Uhler

Henry L. & Grace Doherty Associate Professor, EECS and IDSS, MIT

John N. Tsitsiklis

Clarence J. Lebel Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) at MIT

Stefanie Jegelka

X-Consortium Career Development Associate Professor, EECS and IDSS, MIT

Program Mentors

Fahad Akbar

Senior Manager Data Science

Bain & Company

Udit Mehrotra

Data Science Specialist

McKinsey & Company

Shannon Schlueter

Director of Data Science

Zwift

Marco De Virgilis

Actuarial Data Scientist Manager

Arch Insurance Group Inc.

Your Learning Experience

The Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making is distinguished by its unique combination of MIT academic leadership, live virtual teaching by MIT faculty, an application-based pedagogy, and personalised mentorship from industry experts.

STRUCTURED PROGRAM WITH LIVE VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Learn Data Science through Live Virtuals Sessions taught by MIT Faculty

Live weekly virtual sessions with the MIT faculty in Data Science & Machine Learning
Program curriculum and design by award-winning MIT faculty
Program which allows you to position yourself as a data science enabler by gaining industry-valued skills

PERSONALIZED AND INTERACTIVE

Personalised Mentorship and Support

Weekly online mentorship from Data Science and AI experts
Small groups of learners for personalized guidance and support
Interaction with like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds and geographies
Dedicated Program Manager provided by Great Learning, for academic and non-academic queries

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Get Dedicated Career Support and Build an e-portfolio

1-on-1 Career Sessions: Interact with industry professionals in personal session to get insights on industry and career guidance
Resume & Linkedin Profile Review: Present yourself in the best light through a profile that showcases your strengths
E - Portfolio: Build an industry-ready portfolio to showcase your mastery of skills

Why Our Learners Choose the Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making

Thank you for the great lessons. MIT Live Lectures and MLS were equally beneficial. I learned about Machine Learning and the various models that we got to implement for our future endeavours in this exciting discipline.

Benjamin Choi

Site Reliability Engineer, Microsoft (USA)

This program is very well paced and gives you the right results in a relatively short period of time. The faculty is naturally top-notch and you expect nothing less given they are MIT professors. The lectures themselves were well-structured and very much to the point.

Ivan Strugatsky

Portfolio Manager, Stran Capital (USA)

I can safely say that this course is worth every penny and more for data science professionals. The course is accessible through a combination of live virtual classes with world-class MIT lecturers, and weekend mentored learning sessions with current industry professionals. It promises high-quality of education in a compact delivery portal, which is convenient for working professionals.

Brooks Christensen

DevOps Engineer, Nielsen (USA)

Thank you so much for an incredible experience! My confidence, competence and conviction in data science has transformed! A special thank you to the Program Office for curating an incredible learning experience, one that exceeded all my expectations and gave me the rigor, insights and practical skills I was looking for.

Jamal Madni

Co-founder and CEO, Ingage.Solutions (USA)

The adeptness, simplification and succinct explanation of concepts by the MIT professors was simplified yet detail oriented with examples and simple numerical illustrations. I continue to watch / refer to the recorded video lectures for clarifications of concepts.

Chenchal Subraveti

Sr. Research Analyst, Vanderbilt University (USA)

Learner Testimonials

As a busy working professional, I’m incredibly thankful for the flexibility this program offered without diminishing the content and experience of hands-on learning. My program manager was responsive and empathetic and would recommend the program to any aspiring data science professional.

Tanya Johnson

Customer Engineering Manager at Google

The attention to detail in every aspect of the program was amazing. Although the pace and rigor of the course was intense, I felt supported along every aspect of the journey.

Adrian Mendoza

Director, UX Strategy & Design at Deloitte

The program brushed up my technical skills. The mentors were fantastic and the weekend classes solidified the concepts learnt during the week.

Gabriela Alessio Robles

Senior Analytics Engineer at Netflix

The data science program from Great Learning was highly organized as compared to other platforms, and the level of engagement from mentors was astonishing. The program coordinator was also very supportive throughout.

Khashayar Ebrahimi

Senior Engineer - Solver Developer at Gamma Technologies

Delivered by industry-leading faculty, the lectures provide a good amount of breadth and depth. The mentored learning sessions and capstone projects compound the way in which you learn.

Chad Barrett

Insights Analyst at Equinix

A wonderfully intense, engaging, and hands-on learning experience! The lecturers were top-notch, as were the mentors. The learning format allows you to apply data science concepts across a variety of cases. The program team was very helpful and attentive to our requests.

Wasyl Baluta

CEO/CTO at Plexina Inc.

There is great thought put into how the program is structured, who are the faculty members and mentors, what are the evaluation mechanisms to make sure we are building upon the knowledge that was gained.

Pradeep Podila

Health Scientist- Senior Service Fellow at CDC

The lectures from MIT faculty are great and the mentors provide a lot of guidance throughout the program. It was such a great experience.

Kalpana Vetcha

QA Portfolio Manager at Retail Business Services, an Ahold Delhaize Company

The program was very rewarding. The content from MIT faculty and the program design was engaging and of high quality. Peer interaction and review sessions from mentors helped us to define and solve various business cases at our own pace.

Sabina Sujecka

Software Expert UX Designer at Orange

The structure of the program is perfectly designed with working professionals in mind. MIT faculty provided a great understanding of the concepts, and the mentored learning sessions from Great Learning gave real industry insights that are directly translatable to the workforce.

Arman Seuylemezian

Research Scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

I want to thank the mentors, MIT professors, teaching assistants, and everyone who made the program run smoothly. I now feel more confident in exploring data and implementing ML models. My mentor did an excellent job providing more context to concepts and going through examples.

Matthew Wolf

Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Guelph

I believe MIT PE has one of the best data science programs out there. It is aptly designed in terms of duration and content covered to train someone as a future Data Scientist. It was also insightful, learning from some of the best faculty members.

Abhishek M.

Principal Data Scientist at Nielsen

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Gabriela Alessio Robles

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Senior Analytics Engineer at Netflix | United States

I joined the program to refresh my technical understanding of concepts. The highly-skilled mentors were fantastic at explaining the concepts, and solidified our learning by explaining as they coded over the weekends. The curriculum's most engaging and seamless topic was Neural Networks.

Elaine Dueland

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Senior Manager at Edera L3C | United States

I thoroughly enjoyed MIT’s Applied Data Science Program. The curriculum is well-designed and accessible via the Olympus platform. Project Managers were supportive and responsive. Learning from MIT faculty during live sessions was enriching and the mentored weekend sessions helped in further integrating the learned concepts. It was empowering to learn how to code in Python and leveraging a range of libraries in Jupyter Notebook either on Anaconda or Google Colab. The Capstone Project was also very structured. The resume reviews offered by the team provided me with valuable insights. Overall, the program offers excellent value in just three months.

Stephann Sahmkow

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Associate CX Manager at Ubisoft | Canada

I enrolled in the MIT Applied Data Science Program to advance my knowledge. I looked at various other online programs but none of them had the credibility nor a great curriculum like this. Having visited Boston before, I fell in love with the MIT campus and knew the prestige of its faculty. Despite having only 3 days to sign up and invest a significant amount in myself, I took the leap. It was scary, especially since I had to learn coding in just 2 weeks. But with my determination and the support of many people, including mentors and my Program Manager I made it through. The experience has been positive, from the lectures to the learning materials and tools.

Nicholas K Jayanty

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Principal Software Engineer - UX Research at Red Hat | United States

As a new parent and full-time employee, building new skills seemed daunting, but Great Learning made it possible. The program team and faculty take a multi-modal approach, ensuring the content sticks long after being introduced through live lectures with MIT faculty, code reviews, professional mentorship, videos, texts, and supplemental readings. This comprehensive support system allowed me to apply what I was learning from day one, making it a highly recommended program for any user researcher looking to deepen their quantitative research skills. Although the schedule changes with MIT Faculty sometimes shuffled lectures, the overall experience was highly beneficial.

Carolle Elisabeth Kempa Nangue

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Economist at MHB Conseils | Canada

I enrolled in the program to enhance my knowledge of big data and become an expert in the field. The program's easy-to-understand learning material and case studies helped me understand different situations a data scientist can face. The mentorship program and conceptual revision sessions were supportive and provided guidance on prediction model methodology and using Python as a second language for data treatment. The program has given me confidence in dealing with machine learning and deep learning techniques and developed new skills in using Python. It has been a significant decision in my professional career and has opened up opportunities to apply for data scientist positions.

Seonghyeon Jeong

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Merchandiser at Lotte Shopping | United States

This program was the right choice for me as I pursued a career in Data Science. After failing to get into a master's program in Computer Science, I needed more preparation and project experience. Interested in recommendation systems and Machine Learning, this program caught my eye. I gained a solid theoretical foundation in Data Science. The mentored sessions were helpful for asking questions and gaining industry insights. The hands-on projects were the most rewarding part, helping me get used to Python programming with step-by-step guidance from Great Learning. After 12 weeks, I feel confident and ready for a Data Science career. I also got admitted to Georgia Tech's master's program in computer science, and I believe this program contributed to that. I'm grateful to my Program Manager for her support. Without her, I wouldn't have finished the program.

Natabhanu D Aquino

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | CIO at EIH Logistics srl | Italy

My expectations were quite high from this program, and I'm delighted to say they were fully met. It was well-structured, focusing on clarifying fundamental statistical and mathematical concepts crucial for a deep understanding of the subject. The topics progressed logically, supported by clear examples and an extensive bibliography for further study. The mentors expertly bridged theory with practical exercises and real-world cases, igniting a deeper interest and passion for the subject. Developing ‘Full Code’ projects significantly enhanced my practical skills, particularly in Python for machine learning, allowing me to apply my knowledge effectively. Our Program Manager played a pivotal role, offering consistent and practical support, ensuring a seamless learning experience without hurdles. A dedicated student channel fostered a collaborative and stimulating learning environment, encouraging fruitful exchanges and teamwork. Despite juggling work and family commitments, I dedicated many weekend hours to studying, drawn by the program's richness and my passion for the subject. This effort has already paid off, as I'm now applying Machine Learning models within my organization. While I know my journey of growth has just begun, thanks to this program, I feel equipped with the confidence and tools to continue. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone serious about Data Science, urging them to engage actively and enthusiastically.

Caio Junqueira

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Senior Manager at TK Elevator | United States

I'm Caio Junqueira from Atlanta. I work as a Data Enablement BI Transformation Manager at TK Elevator. I have just completed the Applied Data Science Program by MIT in collaboration with Great Learning. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) and have more than 15 years of experience working in BI, finance, sales, and consulting firms. I'm always looking for new skills and opportunities to learn and improve myself both professionally and personally. I chose this program because it is highly useful in my current role. One of my goals is to lead the company towards the next phase of business intelligence, including Machine Learning and AI. The program was excellent. Great Learning has a very user-friendly platform that makes everything easier. Each week, we had quizzes to review the content and practical exercises that brought the theory to the real world. It provided a great overview of the most relevant techniques related to Machine Learning and Data Science. I was able to improve my abilities in Python and learn new skills. This program will help me become a better leader, as I have improved my knowledge and learned all the technical aspects of Machine Learning models. Now, whenever I interact with the Data Scientists at my company, I can fully understand the steps and progress they are making.

Seralathan Chandrasekaran

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Delivery Manager at Virtusa Corporation | United States

I am very happy and satisfied after completing the program. It felt like riding a roller coaster—super fast! The program was well-organized, well-planned, and well-prepared, especially all the case studies and quizzes. I am very fortunate to have had a great mentor, Mr. Viral Thakar. He is an awesome and cool guy who is very passionate about teaching. He explains concepts very easily and has been an inspiration to me. I wish to become a Deep Learning Scientist like him one day. Ms. Jaspreet Bhatia was also very helpful during my capstone project. She is an excellent mentor. My Program Manager was always there to address any concerns or queries and acted on them immediately. She was very supportive from the start to the end of the program. My sincere thanks and best wishes to her. This 14-week journey is unforgettable. I gained much knowledge and spent quality time. Thanks to everyone.

Ravi Balike

21 Aug 2024

Batch of | Manager, Data Insights at ACA Club Alliance | United States

Being a part of the Applied Data Science program was an incredible learning experience! The lectures and materials provided were thorough and offered a comprehensive overview of Data Science as a subject. The team worked diligently to create an outstanding experience for the learners like me. Listening to world-famous MIT professors was indeed a memorable learning experience!

Patti Jelinek

18 Mar 2023

Batch of October 2023 | Senior Manager Of Operations at Grifols | United States

The best review of material. Answered every question and reviewed all the material. Very clear delivery and explanation of concepts with practical experience injected.

Jacqueline Persha

03 Jan 2023

Batch of November 2022 | United States

The prof. Jegelka is extremely intelligent, I appreciate classes with her, Thank you!

Alan Lin

10 Jan 2023

Batch of September 2022 | United States

Thank you so much to the GL team and MIT professors for all your support in these past 3 months. I learned so much and I feel reborn as a new person.

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Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making

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2 Self-paced modules on ChatGPT and Generative AI
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Program Details

Is the program completely virtual?

Yes, the program has been designed keeping in mind the needs of working professionals. Thus, you can learn the practical applications of data science from the convenience of your home and within an efficient 12-week duration.

Is it necessary to bring my own laptop?

The learners are required to bring their own laptops; however, the necessary technology requirements shall be shared during the enrollment process.

How will my performance in the program be assessed?

The program has a broad scope, is challenging, and uses a continuous evaluation system. In order to evaluate a learner’s progress throughout the program, quizzes, case studies, assignments, and project reports are used.

What is the duration of this Applied Data Science certificate program?

The duration of this program is 12 weeks, which includes recorded lectures from award-winning MIT faculty. Each learner mandatorily needs to submit 3 projects that include a project for the first course - Foundations for Data Science, 1 project of their choice out of the 5 projects associated with core courses taught by MIT Faculty, and a 3-week Applied Data Science capstone project.

Will I receive a transcript or grade sheet after completion of the program?

No, Applied Data Science Program is an online professional certificate program offered by MIT Professional Education in collaboration with Great Learning. Since it is not a degree/full-time program offered by the university, therefore, there are no grade sheets or transcripts for this program. You will receive marks on each assessment to test your understanding and marks on each module to determine your eligibility for the certificate.

Upon successful completion of the program, i.e., after completing all the modules as per the eligibility of the certificate, you are issued a certificate from MIT Professional Education.

What certificate will I receive after completing the Applied Data Science Program from MIT Professional Education?

Upon successfully completing this program, learners will secure a professional certificate in Applied Data Science from MIT Professional Education.

What will happen if I can’t make it to a live session?

These live sessions will be recorded and posted on the LMS (Learning Management System) so that learners who couldn’t make it to a session or wish to attend it later can do so by watching the uploaded recordings.

Who will teach this Applied Data Science Program?

This program is taught by renowned MIT faculty who possess several years of experience and come highly recommended. Along with the teaching staff, the course also has highly qualified industry mentors who will direct you through live, personalized mentoring sessions as you work on hands-on projects.

What languages and tools will I learn in this program?

During this program, learners will gain proficiency in the most in-demand programming languages and tools, including Python, NumPy, Keras, TensorFlow, Matplotlib, and Scikit-Learn, among others.

What is unique about this Applied Data Science course syllabus?

This course syllabus is designed by considering the following aspects:

Renowned MIT faculty carefully crafted the curriculum to provide learners with industry-relevant tools and techniques and apply them to real-world problems.
The curriculum of this course covers essential Data Science techniques to deal with complex problems and prepare data-driven decision-makers for the future.
Learners will explore critical concepts of Data Analysis and Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks.
The theory behind recommendation systems and their application to various sectors are also covered in the course material.

What is the program structure?

The MIT Applied Data Science Program lasts 12 weeks and is structured as follows:

2 Weeks: Foundational courses on data science with Python and Statistical Science
6 Weeks: A core curriculum that includes hands-on applications and problem-solving, involving 58 hours of live virtual sessions by MIT faculty and industry experts
1 Week: Project submissions
3 Weeks: Final, integrative MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science capstone project

Note: The live virtual classes with MIT professors will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 AM EST.

What are the benefits of choosing this Applied Data Science course from MIT Professional Education?

This course is an excellent choice for those seeking knowledge and skills in Applied Data Science. The benefits of choosing this course from MIT Professional Education are as follows:

Learn from distinguished MIT faculty through live online classes in the comfort of your home.
Boost your career transition with 1-on-1 career counseling, a review of your resume and LinkedIn profile, and an online portfolio that includes six hands-on projects and a 3-week capstone project.
Earn a Certificate of Completion from MIT Professional Education.
Take advantage of live mentorship from industry professionals on the application of faculty members' concepts.
Earn 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) on successful program completion.

What is the ranking of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?

MIT is ranked #1 university globally by QS World University Rankings 2023 and #2 in the best global universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023.

What is the Applied Data Science Program offered by MIT Professional Education?

The MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program is an all-encompassing course tailored to meet the learning needs of professionals seeking to advance their careers, tackle complex problems with innovative solutions, and contribute to a better future.

The program combines state-of-the-art online technology with traditional classroom instruction, fostering participation and teamwork and improving learning outcomes. Over 12 weeks, participants can enhance their data analytics skills by profoundly understanding the theories and practical applications of cutting-edge techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, time-series analysis, neural networks, recommendation engines, and computer vision.

What is the required weekly time commitment?

For 5 weeks of MIT Faculty live lectures, each week involves:

6 hours of live virtual sessions by MIT Faculty (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
4 hours of mentored learning sessions (2 sessions every weekend)
5 to 8 hours of self-study and practice (based on your background)

This amounts to an average time commitment of 15-18 hours per week.

For the remaining 7 weeks, an average time commitment of 12-16 hours per week is expected from the learners, which includes foundation/conceptual sessions, mentor learning sessions, capstone project work, self-study, and practice.

What will the timing of the live virtual sessions be?

The live virtual sessions with MIT faculty will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 AM EST. The mentorship sessions with industry experts will be held in small groups of learners on weekends. The exact timings will be determined based on the time zones of the learners in a particular mentorship group.

Why should I choose this Applied Data Science Program from MIT Professional Education?

MIT Professional Education is a distinguished platform that provides specialized and advanced applied data science programs, offering access to MIT's world-renowned research, knowledge, and expertise to working professionals in the fields of science and technology. As a critical component of MIT's vision, MIT Professional Education fulfills the mission of connecting practitioner-oriented education with industry and integrating industry feedback and knowledge into MIT's education and research.

Eligibility Criteria

Are there any prerequisites for this Applied Data Science Program from MIT Professional Education?

You should possess a working knowledge of computer programming and statistics.

What if I do not have the required programming and statistics experience?

The prerequisites of the program include working knowledge of programming and statistics. Suppose you do not possess either (or both) of them. In that case, you will have to put in extra effort to learn them before the program's commencement in order to cope with the curriculum designed by MIT Professional Education.

We, from Great Learning, will provide you with content that can be useful in understanding the fundamentals of programming (Python) and statistics. However, you would be required to put in extra effort and hours to complete the programming assignments.

Application Process

What is the deadline to enroll in this Applied Data Science Program?

The applications go through a rolling process that closes when the required number of seats in the cohort is filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to boost your chances of getting a seat.

What is the application process to pursue this online Applied Data Science Program from MIT Professional Education?

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements listed above to enroll in this course. The following is the typical application procedure for those candidates who qualify:

Step-1: Application Form

Candidates must fill out their online application form.

Step-2: Application Screening

Upon receiving the application, the program team will review it to determine your fit with the program.

Step-3: Program Enrollment

If chosen, candidates will be given an offer for the upcoming cohort. By paying the fee, they can reserve their seats.

Alumni Benefit

What are the other benefits that candidates acquire upon taking up this program?

Upon the successful completion of this program, learners become a part of MIT Professional Education's alumni community group and can access alumni benefits, that include a 15% discount towards any short programs offered by MIT Professional Education.

Why Applied Data Science

Are Data Science and Applied Data Science the same?

No, Data Science and Applied Data Science are different.

Data Science is a broad field that involves techniques and processes for gathering and analyzing data to generate insights, predictions, and strategies. It includes topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistics.

Applied Data Science is the practice of using Data Science principles in different areas, such as e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and marketing. It focuses on utilizing data-driven approaches to design, develops, and deploy solutions to complex business problems. It focuses on the practical application of Data Science principles to derive insights and add value to different sectors of the economy.

What is the demand for Applied data scientists?

The demand for Applied Data Scientists has seen massive growth over the past few years and is most likely to increase the graph in the upcoming years. Glassdoor’s research says that the Data Scientist role is the #3 job in the United States in 2022. According to a study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Data Scientists is expected to rise 36% by 2031, which is much quicker than the average for all the other occupations. Data Scientists are one of the fastest-growing jobs in the world.

Is Applied Data Science worth it?

Yes, Applied Data Science is absolutely worth it! Applied Data Science involves the application of Data Science principles and practices to solve real-world problems. With Applied Data Science, you can use data to inform business decision-making, optimize complex systems, and make products and services more effective.

Applied Data Science is an essential skill that can help you stand out in the job market and give you the knowledge and skills to help your organization stay ahead of the competition. It can open the door to more job opportunities, more efficient systems, and better decision-making.

What are the various applications of Data Science?

Numerous trending applications in the industry use Data Science. Some of the essential Data Science applications include:

Healthcare Services: Data Science can be used in Medical Image Analysis like tumor detection, etc., using a Machine Learning Method, Support Vector Machine (SVM).
Banking and Finance Sectors: Data Science can be used for fraud detection, risk modeling, customer data management, real-time predictive analytics, etc.
Transport: Data Science is used in several cars, like optimizing vehicle performance, fuel consumption patterns, etc. It can also be used in self-driving cars for vehicle monitoring. For example, Uber uses Data Science and Machine Learning to predict the weather, availability of customers and transportation, etc.
Manufacturing Industries: Data Science plays a vital role in the manufacturing industries, such as optimizing production, reducing costs, increasing profits, etc.
E-commerce: Data Science can be used to identify customer base, predictive analytics for estimating goods and services, identify the latest trends of each product, optimize pricing of the products for customers, and many more.
Image and Facial Recognition: Using Data Science and Machine Learning, you can identify a person in an image using a facial recognition algorithm. For example, when you upload a photo with your friends on Facebook, you get suggestions for tagging your friends in your picture. This automatic tag suggestion is an example of Image and Facial Recognition.
Airline Sectors: With the help of Data Science, airline sectors can now predict flight delays, they can choose which class of airplanes they can buy to suit their specific needs, plan airline routes whether to take a halt in any place or put out a direct flight and many more.
Gaming Sectors: In games, computers (opponents) collect data from your previous games and improve themselves in the upcoming games. For example, Chess.

There are several other industries that use Data Science for their applications.

What is applied data science?

Applied Data Science is a high/deep technical knowledge of how Data Science and its methodologies work. Applied Data Science involves modelling complicated problems, discovering insights, building highly advanced and high-risk algorithms, identifying opportunities through statistical and machine learning models, and visualization techniques for improving operational efficiency.

How do you become an applied data scientist?

You can become an Applied Data Scientist by:

Earning a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, mathematics/statistics, or any other Data Science related fields
Gaining professional experience in Data Science by working at any organization
Enrolling in an Applied Data Science Program from top universities, such as MIT, UC Berkeley, etc.

How much Salary can an applied data scientist earn?

According to the research by Glassdoor, the average salary earned by an Applied Data Scientist in the United States is $125,784 per annum. The pay scale ranges from $83K per annum to $194K per annum.

Fee and Payment

Can my employer cover the program fee?

We welcome corporate sponsorships and can help you through the process.

[For more information, please write to us at adsp.mit@mygreatlearning.com or +1 617 468 7899]

Are there any extra costs associated with buying books, virtual learning resources, or license fees?

No. Through the Learning Management System (LMS), learners can access all the necessary learning materials online. There will be a list of recommended books and other resources for your in-depth reading pleasure because these fields are broad and constantly changing, so there is always more you can learn.

What is the course fee to pursue this Applied Data Science Program?

This professional course costs USD 3900, which candidates can pay through Credit/Debit Cards and Bank transfers. For further details, please get in touch with the Great Learning team.

What are my payment options?

Candidates can pay the course fee through Bank Transfer and Credit/Debit Cards. They can also avail PayPal payment options.

For further details, please get in touch with us at adsp.mit@mygreatlearning.com.

What is the refund policy for this program?

Please note that submitting the registration fee does constitute enrolling in the program, and the below cancellation penalties will be applied. If you are unable to attend your program, please review our dropout and refund policies below:

Dropout requests received within 7 days of enrollment and more than 42 days prior to the commencement of the program will incur no fee. Any payment received will be refunded in full.
Dropout requests received more than 42 days prior to the program but more than 7 days after the acceptance are subject to a cancellation fee of USD 250.
Dropout requests received 22-41 days prior to the commencement of the program are subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the program fee.
Any dropout requests received fewer than 22 days prior to the commencement of the program are subject to a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the program fee.
No refund will be made to those who do not engage in the program or leave before completing a program for which they have been registered.

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