Data Science Ready
Data Science Ready is a Harvard Online course in collaboration with Harvard Business School Online that gives you an overview of data science with a code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, data wrangling, privacy, and ethics.
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What You'll Learn
The course will be delivered via HBS Online’s course platform and immerse learners in real-world examples from experts at industry-leading organizations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the modern data science landscape and technical terminology for a data-driven world
- Recognize major concepts and tools in the field of data science and determine where they can be appropriately applied
- Appreciate the importance of curating, organizing, and wrangling data
- Explain uncertainty, causality, and data quality—and the ways they relate to each other
- Predict the consequences of data use and misuse and know when more data may be needed or when to change approaches
About the Professor
Dustin Tingley is Deputy Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, Faculty Director for the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning Research Group, Faculty Director for the Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching, and Professor of Government in the Government Department at Harvard University. His research interests include political economy and statistical methodology. Recent projects include the development of machine learning algorithms for the social sciences.
Who Will Benefit
Students and Recent Graduates
Prepare for your next opportunity by building a foundation of the essential concepts, vocabulary, skills, and intuition necessary for a career in business.
Early- and Mid-Career Professionals
Recognize how data is changing industries and think critically about how to develop a data-driven mindset.
Marketing and Project Management Professionals
Prepare to speak the language of data science and contribute to cross-functional, data-oriented discussions.
Program Structure
Data Science Ready consists of approximately 20 hours of material delivered over a four-week period. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.
- Length: 4 Weeks
- Program Dates: 6/30/21 – 7/28/21
- Cost: $1,600
- Application Deadline: June 21
- Detailed Calendar
Syllabus
Data Science Ready makes the fundamental topics in data science approachable and relevant by using real-world examples and prompts learners to think critically about applying these new understandings to their own workplace. Get an overview of data science with a code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, data wrangling, privacy, and ethics.
Learning requirements: In order to earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online and Harvard Business School Online, participants must thoughtfully complete all 7 modules, including associated quizzes, by stated deadlines.
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Module 1: Data 101 |
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Module 2: Predictions and Recommendations |
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Module 3: Cause and Effect |
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Module 4: Data Governance and Privacy |
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Module 5: Beyond the Spreadsheet |
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Module 6: Data Science Ecosystems |
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Module 7: The Road Ahead |
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The HBS Online Advantage
- World-class faculty
- Edge-of-your-seat online learning
- Global peer collaboration and networking
- Real-world, case-based learning
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Immerse yourself in real challenges faced by business leaders across a variety of industries. You’ll wrestle with the same issues and imperfect information, while problem-solving and interacting with fellow learners from around the world.
Stories from Our Learners
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I found value in the real-world examples in Data Science Ready. With complicated topics and new terms, it's especially beneficial for learnings to be able to tie back new or abstract concepts to ideas that we understand. This course helped me understand data in this context and what algorithms are actually trying to solve.
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Data Science Ready applies to many aspects of our daily lives. The course helps guide people in everyday life through decision making and process thinking.
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The platform was engaging, innovative, and allowed me to interact with the material in a way I never expected from an online course.