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Certificate in Data Science

 

Certificate in Data Science is now split into two courses:

  1. Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization (CDAV)
  2. Intermediate Certificate in Data Science (ICDS)

 

Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization (CDAV)

This is a beginner-friendly course that covers an introduction to Python Programming for Data Science and data analytics in Python. It is also an excellent foundation for the Intermediate Certificate in Data Science course. CDAV covers the following areas:

  • Introduction to Python
  • Data wrangling and manipulation in Python
  • Data visualisation in Python
  • Module project

Course details:

  • Intakes: January and July
  • Duration: 2 months
  • Cost: Ksh 60,000
  • Mode of delivery: online classes (Monday to Friday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

 

Intermediate Certificate in Data Science (ICDS)

This more advanced course is a continuation of CDAV with additional units to further your skills and knowledge in data science. ICDS covers the following:

  • Intermediate data visualisation in Python
  • Databases for DS
  • Machine Learning and Big Data
  • Module project

ICDS Course details:

  • Intakes: March and September
  • Duration: 4 months
  • *Cost: Ksh 120,000
  • Mode of delivery: online classes (Monday to Friday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

 

Course Cost*
CDAV Ksh 60,000
ICDS Ksh 120,000
CDAV+ICDS Ksh 150,000

 

*50% discount available for SU students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in Strathmore University

 

Benefits:

  • Learn from world-class educators through theory and practical sessions
  • Be able to derive business insights from your field of knowledge
  • Develop skills in data storytelling for various audiences
  • Improve your data analysis and programming skills
  • Build a foundation for a career in data analytics/data science

 

Admission Requirements

Knowledge of statistics and programming experience is recommended, but not required

SU Alumni and students:

New students:

  • The minimum requirement is a C+ in KCSE (or equivalent), or a degree/diploma holder or student
  • Do the entry interview on Maths and English
  • The entry interview is offered at the Admissions office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am
  • Interview fee: Ksh 2,000

If you are interested in joining ICDS without doing CDAV, you must do a technical interview as well.

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