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Course Overview
This ISACA course introduces you to data science, a growing and rapidly changing field that is becoming increasingly vital to business survival, job stability, and national security. Data science demands skilled professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to address the evolving threat landscape.
Key Takeaways
1
Identify key concepts and terminology in data sciences.
2
Define the key concepts, roles and domains of data sciences.
3
Explain legal, regulatory and ethical considerations regarding use of data.
4
Explain activities performed to prepare data for analysis, categorization and modeling.
5
Distinguish among types of visualization and reporting tools.
LEORON - Professional Development Institute
LEORON is the leading corporate training and EdTech company in the EMEA region, with the most comprehensive learning and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations and Engineering. Through instructor-led sessions, in-company training, and coaching, our faculty of experts deliver over 1200+ programs annually, while 25,000+ professionals are equipped with up-to-date relevant education and the latest tech solutions across the EMEA region.We help our valued clients with a wide range of services, including Training Needs Analysis, Competency Development and Assessment, and custom-built e-Learning solutions that cater to specific industries and knowledge areas.LEORON mission remains boosting competitiveness of our clients worldwide through continuous learning, while we strive to achieve our vision of becoming the best quality corporate training and EdTech Company in the EMEA and the world.Whether our clients are facing difficulties re-organising their brand, equipping their workforce with an extra set of skills or aiming to assess competencies within an existing structure, our development planning is a great solution.LEORON’s mission is to help our worldwide clients boost their competitiveness by improving the competency levels of their employees, through top quality training and development solutions delivered by unrivaled global experts and facilitated by the best training managers in the industry.
Course Outline
Day 1
Session 1 – Data Characteristics: Basic Concepts
1.1.1 What Is Data Science?
1.1.2 Defining Big Data
1.1.3 The Evolution of Big Data
1.1.4 What Is Data?
1.1.5 Raw Data vs. Contextualized Data
1.1.6 Difference Between Data Statistics and Analytics
1.1.7 Data Types
1.1.8 ASCII and Unicode
Session 2 – Use of Data in Information Systems
1.1.9 DIKW Pyramid
1.1.10 Metadata
1.1.11 Data Flows and Data Diagrams
1.1.12 Applicability of Data to Business
Session 3 – Data Structures
1.2.1 Characteristics of Data Structures
1.2.2 Linear Structures
1.2.3 Tree Structures
1.2.4 Index and Pointer Structures
Day 2
Session 4 – Statistical Analysis
1.3.1 Populations and Samples
1.3.2 Statistical Modeling
1.3.3 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Session 5 – Types of Databases
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Operational Databases
2.1.3 Relational vs. Non-Relational Databases
2.1.4 Autonomous Databases
Session 6 – Data Management
2.1.5 Common Database Management Systems
2.1.6 Data Lakes
2.1.7 Data Warehouse
2.1.8 Data Management Platforms
Day 3
Session 7 – Governance
2.2 Governance
2.2.1 Data Governance
2.2.2 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Session 8 – Data Governance Roles
2.2.3 Data Ethics
2.2.4 Data Roles and Responsibilities
Session 9 – Access and Protection
2.3 Access and Protection
2.3.1 Data Accessibility and Protection
2.3.2 Managing Permissions
2.3.3 Third-Party and Vendor Access and Management
2.3.4 Data Obfuscation
2.3.5 Tokenization
2.3.6 Encryption
Day 4
Session 10 – Data Discovery and Collection
3.1 Data Discovery and Goal Identification
3.1.1 Requirements and Resources
3.1.2 Formulation of Hypotheses
3.2 Data Collection
3.2.1 Database Queries
3.2.2 Data Collection Methods and Session
Session 11 – Data Classification
3.3 Data Classification
3.3.1 Data Cleansing
3.3.2 Data Clustering
3.3.3 Data Tagging
3.3.4 Data Governance Tools
Session 12 - Data Processing Concepts
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Exploratory Data Analysis
3.4.3 Model Development Tools
3.4.4 Statistical Analysis Tools
3.4.5 Business Analytics
Day 5
Session 13 – Data Processing with Machine Learning, Part 1
3.4.6 Machine Learning
Session 14 - Data Processing with Machine Learning, Part 2
3.4.6 Machine Learning
Session 15 – Communication of Results
3.5.1 Reporting Techniques
3.5.2 Reporting Tools
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
→ IT professionals with a familiarity of basic information technology and information systems concepts, who are:
→ New to data sciences
→ Interested in entering the field of data sciences
→ Interested in the ISACA Data Sciences Certification
→ Students and recent graduates interested in the field of data sciences
→ Individuals with zero to three years data sciences experience
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FAQ
What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +91 4 95 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.
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- Review:IAMM Internal Audit Maturity ModelIn recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!Dalal Kutbi
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyDating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider “LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,Turki S. Alsahaan
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetySince the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.Emad Alrajih
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyWe have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. LEORON has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,Nasser M. Al-Subaie
