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Data Science for Business Leaders

Learn to harness the power of data and put it to work for your business.

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What You’ll Learn

Deep Dive’s Data Science for Business Leaders class is designed for executives and business leaders who want to make better business decisions and implement data science in their organizations.

In this Data Science class, our experienced instructors will teach you the fundamentals of using data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) for business decisions. Learn how to use data to build a truly data-driven organization— from top to bottom.

Highlights

  • Data-driven decision-making skills
  • The difference between little data and Big Data
  • Supervised and unsupervised machine learning and AI tools and techniques
  • Common pitfalls to avoid
  • Building effective teams and defining roles based on data science
  • Facilitation of successful data science projects
  • Measuring success using data science
  • Ethical and legal considerations

Requirements

It’s expected that our students have a practical understanding of popular operating systems, as well as fundamental computer and internet skills. The ideal candidate is someone who manages or leads a team that uses data to inform their work.

Students must use their own laptop in this class, with an operating system of Windows 10OS or Mac 10.13 or above. Webcams and microphones are required. Internet access with a minimum of 3.8Mpbs/3.0Mbps (up/down) is also required. Contact us for information about minimum specs. Limited loaners are available through CNM ITS.

Part-Time Data Science for Business Leaders Class

Schedule

  • Four weeks to completion
  • Fridays: 8 a.m. – Noon
  • 100% virtual instruction

Dates & Deadlines

October 25, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Application Deadline: October 18, 2024

Cost and Tuition Assistance

Total Cost: $499

For part-time classes, the tuition payment must be made in full at the time of registration.

Tuition assistance is available.

Nine out of ten applicants receive 100% funding for their Deep Dive programs. Participants receiving financial assistance via scholarships or other funding sources may not have to pay a deposit or any tuition. Learn more about tuition assistance and the payment process.

Meet Your Data Science for Business Leaders Instructor

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Robert Citek, M.S.

Robert Citek has over 25 years of experience in biotech, healthcare, and research, focusing primarily in bioinformatics. Robert is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with students and helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of data science.

What Our Team Members Say

“Data Science for Business Leaders is excellent for someone who is managing a data-driven team or process, or someone who is interested in a career shift to data science.”

— Nora Meah, Deep Dive Program Director