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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Data mining is the study of algorithms. It finds patterns in large data sets. It is an interdisciplinary subject that involves machine learning, algorithms, and databases. The Data Mining program will provide a comprehensive and holistic view about this integral subject of modern industry.
Data Mining certification is an AICTE approved FDP course that will cover the fundamentals of data mining. Participants of the course will learn about basic algorithms like classification, data pre-processing, visualization, association rules, and sequence mining. With regular assignments and case studies, participants are offered a well-rounded understanding of the subject of this course.
Data Mining is an eight-week program presented on the online learning platform Swayam. The course syllabus is designed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Professor Pabitra Mitra will be teaching this course. It is an undergraduate course in the field of computer science and engineering. Candidates can also opt for certification, for which they will have to sit for an offline exam.
The Highlights
- Elective course in Computer Science and engineering
- Online FDP course approved by AICTE
- Undergraduate level elective course
- List of references and books available
- Case studies, periodic assignments, and optional final exam
- Eight-week course taught by an IIT Kharagpur professor
- E-certificate available
Programme Offerings
- Case Studies
- Periodic assignments
- and optional final exam
- Elective course in Computer Science and engineering
- Eight-week course taught by an IIT Kharagpur professor
- Online FDP course approved by AICTE
- List of references and books available
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
- Data Mining training is a free audit course. There is an exam fee only for participants who want to appear for the final exam.
Data Mining program fee structure
Course Name | Fee |
Data Mining (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000. |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Moreover, for candidates who want to be eligible for the certificate, there is an offline exam. They should score at least 30/75 in this exam. They should also submit all the assignments and get at least 10/25. The assignment score will be calculated based on the average marks received from the best 8 out of 12 assignments.
The final score will be the sum of the exam score and assignments. Participants who complete the above-mentioned criteria and get at least 40/100 in the final score will be awarded a certificate.
What you will learn
The Data Mining program will explore the fundamental topics of data mining and basic algorithms such as:
- Visualization
- Clustering
- Sequence mining
- Association rules
- Data pre-processing
- Classification
Who it is for
As Data Mining is important for modern scientific endeavors, individuals studying physics, mathematics, or engineering disciplines are encouraged to join this course.
Admission Details
Data Mining by Swayam has a simple admission process that is 100% online. These are the steps:
Step One: Visit the Swayam online learning platform https://swayam.gov.in/ and tap the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button situated in the top right corner of the website.
Step Two: Create a profile on the website. If you already have a profile, login with your details.
Step Three: Search for data Mining’ in the search box provided. If the course is available in the ‘Upcoming (Enrollment Open)’ column, click on join.
Step Four: Fill the online form and pay the exam fee. The admission process is complete.
Application Details
The Data Mining program has an online form that can be filled only after filling the sign-up form. To complete the sign-up form, candidates need to provide their email address and select an unused username and password. They can also sign-up using their Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account. If they already have a profile set up, they just need to use their credentials to log in.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
Participants enrolling in the Data Mining training have an option of appearing for an offline exam at the end of the term. Only candidates who want to qualify for certification need to attend this examination. The exam fee needs to be paid during enrolment. The date of the examination and the exam centers will be given in advance to the participants.
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Data Mining is an eight-week online course. In addition, there are periodic assignments that should be submitted.
All the video lectures and other course material is available on the Swayam platform.
No. The final exam is only for participants who want to obtain a certificate.
The exam fee is Rs. 1,000.
No. The last date of enrolment was 15th February 2021. However, candidates should visit the Swayam website for the latest updates.