Overview
Assemble the right team, ask the right questions, and avoid the mistakes that derail data science projects.
By taking the Executive Data Science Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, you’ll get a crash course in data science so that you’ll be conversant in the field and understand your role as a leader. You’ll also learn how to recruit, assemble, evaluate, and develop a team with complementary skill sets and roles. You’ll learn the structure of the data science pipeline, the goals of each stage, and how to keep your team on target throughout. Finally, you’ll learn some down-to-earth practical skills that will help you overcome the common challenges that frequently derail data science projects.
What you will learn
- Become conversant in the field and understand your role as a leader.
- Recruit, assemble, evaluate, and develop a team with complementary skill sets and roles.
- Navigate the structure of the data science pipeline by understanding the goals of each stage and keeping your team on target throughout.
- Overcome the common challenges that frequently derail data science projects.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- A Crash Course in Data Science
- Building a Data Science Team
- Managing Data Analysis
- Data Science in Real Life
- Executive Data Science Capstone
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 593 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior data science experience required.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
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National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.