About this MicroMasters
MicroMasters programs are designed to offer learners a pathway to an advanced degree and can count as credit toward completing a Masterâs degree program. Learners who successfully earn this MicroMasters program certificate may apply for admission to a Masterâs program and, if accepted, the MicroMasters program certificate will count towards the degree.
In the era of Data Science and Big Data, organisations hold more information about their business environments than ever before. Increasingly, these organisations are recognising the role of data science in leveraging current and historical data and out-thinking competitors. As a result, there is a growing demand for employees and managers who have advanced data analytics skills and the ability to make informed decisions that drive organisational success.
This MicroMasters program is designed for those who have an undergraduate level, or equivalent professional experience/background in mathematics, statistics, or programming (Java, C, Python, Visual Basic).
Job Outlook
- Demand for Business/Management Analyst roles in the USA is predicted to grow by 14.3% over the next 10 years, attracting an average annual salary of $81k. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (projected growth) and Burning Glass analysis)
- Skills such as Python and machine learning are in very high demand in virtually every business sector
- A deep understanding of predictive analysis has become pivotal to business success
- Career opportunities include business analyst, data scientist and management consultant
What You'll Learn
- Create predictive, statistical and machine learning models with Python
- Learn how to evaluate, and optimise, the effectiveness of a model
- Understand how to apply predictive models in real-world business scenarios
| From | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh via edX |
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| Hours | 270 |
| Instructors | Dr Johannes De Smedt, Sofia Varypati, Obinna Unigwe, Dr Galina Andreeva, Dr Matthias Bogaert, Dr Xuefei Lu |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Data Science |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Counseling Theories & Models Part-Time Faculty $17k
Trainer of Evidence Based Models $54k
Predictive Analyst $66k
Predictive Data Modeler / Data Modeler with Healthcare and Government $67k
Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics $79k
Predictive Maintenance Technician (PdM) Lead $83k
Predictive Maintenance Technician $85k
Pricing & Predictive Modeler $94k
Senior UX Designer, Predictive Intelligence $111k
Instrument Technician then Predictive Maintenance Manager $112k
Assistant Adjunct Professor Statistical Models $122k
Risk Analytics Tools and Models Program Manager $136k
Courses in this MicroMasters
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Introduction to Predictive Analytics using Python This course provides you with the skills to build a predictive model from the ground up, using Python. You will learn the full lifecycle of building the model. First, you'll... edX | EdinburghX |
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Successfully Evaluating Predictive Modelling A predictive exercise is not finished when a model is built. This course will equip you with essential skills for understanding performance evaluation metrics, using Python, to... edX | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh |
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Statistical Predictive Modelling and Applications (You were viewing this course) In this course, you will learn three predictive modelling techniques - linear and logistic regression, and naive Bayes - and their applications in real-world scenarios. The first... edX | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh |
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Predictive Analytics using Machine Learning This course will give you an overview of machine learning-based approaches for predictive modelling, including tree-based techniques, support vector machines, and neural networks... edX | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh |
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Predictive Analytics Final Project The final project brings together the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the MicroMasters programme. You will draw on your knowledge of data analysis techniques to... edX | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh |
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| From | EdinburghX, The University of Edinburgh via edX |
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| Hours | 270 |
| Instructors | Dr Johannes De Smedt, Sofia Varypati, Obinna Unigwe, Dr Galina Andreeva, Dr Matthias Bogaert, Dr Xuefei Lu |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Data Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Counseling Theories & Models Part-Time Faculty $17k
Trainer of Evidence Based Models $54k
Predictive Analyst $66k
Predictive Data Modeler / Data Modeler with Healthcare and Government $67k
Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics $79k
Predictive Maintenance Technician (PdM) Lead $83k
Predictive Maintenance Technician $85k
Pricing & Predictive Modeler $94k
Senior UX Designer, Predictive Intelligence $111k
Instrument Technician then Predictive Maintenance Manager $112k
Assistant Adjunct Professor Statistical Models $122k
Risk Analytics Tools and Models Program Manager $136k
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