Deadline: May 31, 2020
THE Africa Data Science Intensive (DSI) program is a hands-on skills training data science course based on solving real-world problems.
Big Data, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving a revolution around the world as companies rush to take advantage of their data and turn it into a competitive advantage. However there is a shortage of skilled data scientists and managers worldwide and this shortage is much worse in Africa.
In this program, participants will master the data science process, from statistics and data wrangling, to advanced topics like machine learning and data storytelling, by working on real projects.
Eligibilities:
Honours, Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent industry experience.
Provisional Dates:
September to November 2020 and January 2021
Workshop Venue:
Cape Town
Course Structure:
11 weeks (3 x 3-week online modules and 1 x 2-week workshop in Cape Town)
Scholarships:
Full awards covering course tuition and travel and living expenses to attend the 2-week workshop are available for qualifying African students.
Applications for scholarships will only be accepted from students in:
- South Africa,
- Botswana,
- Ghana,
- Kenya,
- Madagascar,
- Mauritius,
- Mozambique,
- Namibia, and
- Zambia.
This program is based on more than 21 highly successful workshops run using the same model and philosophy over the past decade.
- Exposure to the latest algorithms and techniques in data science
covering topics in Big Data (BD), Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Under the expert guidance of our team of PhDs and MBAs
as lecturers and tutors, you will receive a mix of lectures and tutorials covering the core aspects of data science.
- Team work
the majority of your time will be spent working in small teams to solve real-world problems, giving you deep, hands-on experience with cutting edge algorithms while equipping you with the skills to contribute effectively as part of a dynamic, agile team.
- Emphasis on real-world skills
including management of data science projects; cleaning of data; and business problem solving skills.
- The solutions you generate
will be presented to industry experts who will give real feedback, helping further sharpen your readiness for the real world.
- Networking events
giving you the opportunity to network with potential employers.
Note:
Note due to the impact of Covid-19, this year’s program will still be divided into 4-modules but the first 3 modules will be done online and the final module will be a 2-week workshop hosted in Cape Town in January 2021. Participants who successfully complete the first three modules will be eligible to attend the final workshop.
How to apply:
- As part of the registration form you will also need to upload a short CV (2 pages max.)
- The first round of selections will be required to complete an online test, the purpose of this is to ensure that candidates have sufficient practical coding, logic and basic statistics skills – as well as flexibility and motivation – to be successful in the program.
- Short listed candidates will be then be invited for an interview in person or via telecon.
- They will begin offering places from 1 July 2020.
- Selection will continue until all places are filled.
