IIT Roorkee Introduces Online Certificate Course in Data Science to Students and Professionals


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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is currently conducting an online certificate course on Data Science, the emphasis is given to Python, Machine Learning, and Arithmetic Application. The course is open to all.

IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course with the head on the topic ‘Data Science using Python’ is launched as a part of its Online Summer Training programs. The 14 days long course will be 40 hours long live classes conducted by the eminent IIT Roorkee professors with their lectures. To know further about the course, read the full article.

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IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course: The Structure

Evolving with the current Pandemic condition, the institute has decided to organize a fully remote certificate course on Data Science. 

  • The online training course will be conducted for a span of 14 days starting from 28 October till 10 November 2020. 
  • The course will accommodate 60 students.
  • The admission process is strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
  • The study structure will be a live class for the weekdays and three hours of doubt clearing class on the weekends.
  • A strictly nonrefundable registration fee of INR 8000/- is to be paid online to secure a seat. Only in case of the course cancellation, the refund will be done within a 20 days period.
  • It is open to all candidates who have an interest in Python scripting. 
  • This course will offer talks from the Industry Experts.
  • The students will be granted permission to access videos and learning materials. 
  • This IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course can be suitable for a career developing course for professionals.
  • IIT Roorkee will also provide career guidance sessions for the participants.
  • Upon successful completion, a certificate will be conferred to students by Electronic & ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee. 
  • IIT Roorkee has launched this course in support of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.

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IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course: Core Topics Covered

The institute has structured the course in an intrinsic pattern, covering all the essentials of Python scripting, Machine Learning, and so on. This course is suitable for all candidates who may or may not have prior experience in Data Science or Python. Basic knowledge of any programming language, though not necessary, will be an added advantage.

Below are mentioned some of the core topics covered in this IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course.

  • Introduction to packages in Python
  • Numpy, Pandas, and EDA
  • Supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Linear Regression and Logistic Regression
  • Clustering, and K-means
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Image processing with Multi-layer perceptron
  • Projects and assignments involving real-life problems, i.e. exploratory analysis on COVID-19.

IIT Roorkee Online Certificate Course: How to apply

As the current pandemic scenario persists, the whole admission to this course will be done online. The institute, on its official brochure, has elaborated on the application method to be as follows.

The only valid link to register for this course is through the official registration link provided by the IIT Roorkee.

  • Click on the above-mentioned link.
  • A Google form with the necessary details of the course will appear.
  • Note down the Conference ID. That will be your log-in credential.
  • Carefully fill-up the form.
  • Carefully read the fee deposit instructions. 
  • Deposit the non-refundable registration fee using only the link provided in the form.

Candidates must note that the online registration window for this course closes on 26 October 2020.

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