Professional Diploma in Data Science and Predictive Analytics
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| IT524115P-8 | 2026.03.07 |
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
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The Professional Diploma in Data Science and Predictive Analytics is a comprehensive professional training programme designed to equip learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in data science, data analytics, AI and programming. You will gain the ability to collect and process data from various sources, apply data modeling algorithms to uncover valuable insights, and effectively visualize the results. With a solid foundation in machine learning and artificial intelligence, you will be able to flexibly apply your skills to real-world problems across different domains. The program deeply integrates data science knowledge with programming techniques, enabling you to independently design and implement predictive data analysis solutions to address diverse business and professional challenges. Join us now to embark on this transformative journey, stand out in the rapidly evolving field of data science and predictive analytics, and achieve exceptional career development.
Course Content
- Data Science Fundamentals (24 hours)
- Machine Learning Applications in Data Science (24 hours)
- Deep Learning with TensorFlow (24 hours)
- Data Analytics and Visualization (24 hours)
- Data Mining with R (24 hours)
- AI for Predictive Analytics (24 hours)
Content cover:
Python, TensorFlow, Ollama, langChain, unsloth, scikitlearn, R, Tableau
Tentative Schedule
7 March to 22 August 2026 (Sat)
- Time: 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
The normal duration for completion of the programme is around 6 months.
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
Application Deadline: 22 February 2026 (Sun)
Please press 'Apply Online' button above
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.
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