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Professional Certificate in Data Science
Professional Certificate in Data Science is a comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills in statistics, data science, data analytics, and programming. By joining this program, you will gain a solid conceptual understanding and hands-on experience in these areas. You will learn how to extract, transform, and load data from various sources, applying data modeling algorithms to extract meaningful insights and visualize the results effectively. By integrating data science knowledge with programming techniques, you will be able to design and implement predictive data analytic solutions for a wide range of problem domains. Join us on this exciting journey and unlock the advantages of becoming proficient in the field of data science, empowering yourself to make data-driven decisions and excel in today's data-centric world.
Course Structure
1. Data Science Fundamental (24 hours)
2. Data Visualization and Analytics (24 hours)
3. Data Mining with R (24 hours)
Content cover:
R, Tableau, web scrapping, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning
Tentative Schedule
From 1 Mar 25 to 24 May 25
- 6 hours lessons on Saturday.
- In special circumstances, some lessons may be conducted in online mode.
- Duration: 72 hrs.
Entry Requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least one year of relevant work experience; or
Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least two years of relevant work experience; or
Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board plus at least one year of relevant work experience; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above plus at least one year of relevant work experience AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
At least two years of relevant work experience plus other relevant verifiable prior learning that are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
21 years old or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, may be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Financial Assistance Scheme
Vplus Creative Industries
As a part of the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, Vplus Creative Industries is supported by the HKSAR Government to encourage working adults to pursue higher qualifications for career advancement and to promote lifelong learning.
Successful applicants can be reimbursed 60% of the tuition fees paid for the programme, maximum HK$36,000 per person. Applicants may apply for reimbursement for more than one eligible programmes.
Original tuition fee: $18,000
Tuition fee after funding: $7,200
Application deadline: 12 May 2024 (Sun)
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Notes
⦁ Applicants who fulfil the entry requirements will receive a payment notice later. Applications are not required to pay the tuition at this moment.
⦁ In general, course enrollment is made on a first-come-first-served basis.
⦁ Subject to the availability of the classes, applicants will be informed to change to another class if the applied class was full.
⦁ Any change in class selection will be put on the waiting list.
Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)
Website: hkiit.edu.hk
Enrollment and Enquiry:
Tel: 2835-7403
e-mail: hkiit-skillsup@vtc.edu.hk
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