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.
WORTH
Applicants will receive:
- Tuition, travel, and living expenses to attend a two-week workshop available for qualifying African students.
- Hands-on experience and deep understanding of key technical skills in data science including machine learning, big data computing, and business intelligence.
- A dynamic network of colleagues who will be future leaders and data scientists.
- A portfolio of real-world success stories in data science, backed up by quantitative performance metrics.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Applicant should have Honours, Masters or Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent industry experience.
- Applications for scholarships will only be accepted from students in:
- South Africa
- Botswana
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia, and
- Zambia
DEADLINE: September 30, 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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