Data Science Principles from Harvard Online

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The course will be delivered via HBS Online’s course platform and immerse learners in real-world examples from experts at industry-leading organizations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the modern data science landscape and technical terminology for a data-driven world
Recognize major concepts and tools in the field of data science and determine where they can be appropriately applied
Appreciate the importance of curating, organizing, and wrangling data
Explain uncertainty, causality, and data quality—and the ways they relate to each other
Predict the consequences of data use and misuse and know when more data may be needed or when to change approaches

About the Professor

Dustin Tingley is a data scientist at Harvard University. He is Professor of Government and Deputy Vice Provost for Advances in Learning and helps to direct Harvard’s education focused data science and technology team. Professor Tingley has helped a variety of organizations use the tools of data science and he has helped to develop machine learning algorithms and accompanying software for the social sciences. He has written on a variety of topics using data science techniques, including education, politics, and economics.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Students and Recent Graduates

Prepare for your career by building a foundation of the essential concepts, vocabulary, skills, and intuition necessary for business.

Early- and Mid-Career Professionals

Recognize how data is changing industries and think critically about how to develop a data-driven mindset to prepare you for your next opportunity.

Marketing and Project Management Professionals

Learn how data science techniques can be essential to your industry and how to contribute to cross-functional, data-oriented discussions.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Data Science Principles consists of approximately 20 hours of material delivered over a four-week period. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.

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Length:4 Weeks

Program Dates:

Cost: $1,600

Application Deadline: Dates to Be Announced Soon

SYLLABUS

Data Science Principles makes the fundamental topics in data science approachable and relevant by using real-world examples and prompts learners to think critically about applying these new understandings to their own workplace. Get an overview of data science with a code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, data wrangling, privacy, and ethics.

Learning requirements: In order to earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online and Harvard Business School Online, participants must thoughtfully complete all 7 modules, including associated quizzes, by stated deadlines.

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THE NIFT ADVANTAGE

World-class faculty
Edge-of-your-seat online learning
Global peer collaboration and networking
Real-world, case-based learning

Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Immerse yourself in real challenges faced by business leaders across a variety of industries. You’ll wrestle with the same issues and imperfect information, while problem-solving and interacting with fellow learners from around the world.

Stories from Our Learners

This is a topic that people in any industry should have at least basic knowledge of in order to create more efficient and competitive businesses, tools, and resources.

Carlos E. Sapene, CEO, Chief Strategy Officer

I found value in the real-world examples in Data Science Principles. With complicated topics and new terms, it’s especially beneficial for learnings to be able to tie back new or abstract concepts to ideas that we understand. This course helped me understand data in this context and what algorithms are actually trying to solve.

Alejandro D., Financial Services Analyst

Data Science Principles applies to many aspects of our daily lives. The course helps guide people in everyday life through decision making and process thinking.

Jared B., Senior Director of Sales

This course is very well structured. Learning goals are well set up and in line with my expectations. I found the course to be just as entertaining as educational and presented in a very attractive manner

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