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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Data Science has enabled many industries and organisations to make better business decisions by providing useful insights and information. Hence, this exciting branch of science can be used to test new techniques, theories and models. Python for Data Science online programme is an undergraduate-level course that falls under Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science categories.

The Python for Data Science course curriculum has been curated by the prestigious IIT Madras faculty and delivered by Prof. Ragunathan Rengasamy. Also, the certification has been designed as a four-week-long course that will be divided into several modules. It will teach you the basics of the Python programming language and how it can be used to solve data science problems.

Furthermore, the course will equip you with skills to use Python and data science which are extremely important and valuable today. You will learn through video lectures and will be given regular weekly assignments during the tenure. When you finish all the modules in the Python for Data Science certification course, you further obtain a certificate by qualifying the eligibility criteria.

The Highlights

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Offered by  IIT Madras 
  • Offline certification exam
  • Artificial Intelligence course
  • Short-term programme
  • Four-week duration
  • Elective programme
  • Course in Data Science
  • Four weekly Assignments
  • Verified e-certificate
  • AICTE approved programme

Programme Offerings

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Offered by IIT Madras
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Free Enrolment
  • E-certificate
  • Data Science course
  • short term course
  • Ongoing course
  • Four-week duration
  • video lectures
  • Regular weekly assignments
  • FDP course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Madras (IITM)
  • Python for Data Science certification programme is free to enroll and does not charge for the course material either. You simply have to pay for the certification exam if you want the e-verified certificate.

Python for Data Science fee structure


Course Option


Fee


Python for Data Science: Enrolment only


FREE


Python for Data Science (Certification exam fee)


Rs. 1000


Eligibility Criteria

To enrol in the Python for Data Science certification by Swayam, you must have a basic knowledge of data science algorithms. 

Furthermore, to qualify for the Python for Data Science certificate, you require an average assignment score of 10/25 or more as it constitutes 25% of the final score. Students should have a minimum of 10/25 in the unproctored exam and a minimum exam score of more than 20 out of 50. The final score is the sum of the average assignment score, exam score, and unproctored exam score. 

Lastly, the final score must be more than 40/100. Failure to fulfill any of the three conditions will mean you will not get the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of PythonData science knowledgeKnowledge of NumpyVisualisation skills

The Python for Data Science programme by Swayam will introduce you to the following topics:

  • Basics of Python language
  • Data structures
  • Numpy library
  • Pandas data frames
  • Visualisation 
  • Data science case studies

Who it is for

Python for Data Science by Swayam is aimed at students in their final year of graduation.


Admission Details

Step-I: Read the Python for Data Science certification course details here: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_cs99/preview

Step-II: Choose the Sign-in/Register icon at the top corner of the page.

Step-III: Fill in the details and log in using your Swayam account or your Facebook/Google/Microsoft social IDs. You can also sign up for a new Swayam account.

Step-IV: Enter a suitable username, a valid password, and your email address to create the account.

Application Details

Join the Python for Data Science online programme by logging in to your existing Swayam account or create a new learning account. Provide your email address, and choose a username and password to create an account. Swayam will verify your email address by sending a verification code.

You can also log in using your existing social IDs for websites like Facebook/Microsoft and Google.

The Syllabus

Basic of Python Spyder (Tool)
  • Introduction Spyder
  • Setting working Directory
  • Creating and saving a script file
  • File execution, clearing console, removing variables from environment, clearing environment
  • Commenting script files
  • Variable creation
  • Arithmetic and logical operators
  • Data types and associated operations

Sequence data types and associated operations
  • Sets
  • Strings
  • Lists
  • Tuples
  • Arrays
  • Range
  • Dictionary
NumPy
  • NdArray

Pandas dataframe and data frame-related operations on Toyota Corolla dataset
  • Data preparation and pre-processing
  • Reading files
  • Exploratory data analysis
Data visualisation on Toyota Corolla dataset using matplotlib and seaborn libraries
  • Pair plot
  • Line plot
  • Scatter plot
  • Box plot
  • Bar plot
  • Histogram
Control structures using Toyota Corolla dataset
  • If-else family
  • For loop
  • While loop
  • For loop with if break
Functions

Regression
  • Predicting price of pre-owned cars
Classification
  • Classifying personal income

Evaluation process

The proctored examination is held after the course is completed. It is a written exam that is held in person in multiple exam centres. To register, you must fill an online registration form and pay the exam fee. The Python for Data Science certification exam will be conducted in two different time slots on a date prescribed online. More details will be provided once the exam form is released.

Instructors

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the minimum score required to qualify for the unproctored exam?

You must qualify for the unproctored exam with a minimum score of 10 out of 25.

2: What is the minimum exam score to qualify for the certificate?

The minimum exam score to qualify is 20/50.

3: Where can I get information on exam centres?

You will get the details of exam centres after the online form is published.

4: Which companies provide industry support for this course?

Companies like ABB, Honeywell, Ford, Gyan Data Pvt Ltd provide industry support in the course.

5: Do I require programming skills to enroll in the course?

The only requirement to enrol in the Python for Data Science course is a basic knowledge of data science algorithms.

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