Becoming a Data Scientist: A Python Coding and Machine Learning Workshop

Data Science has been one of the most in demand jobs for the past few years. Data Science skills have become a critical asset in any career, business, or academic program.

This workshop will introduce you to skills, tools, and education that will help kick-start your data science journey. In addition, it will provide you with a curated guide to resources in the city that can help you connect with other data scientists and further grow these skills. 

If you are a student interested in learning a new skill, a professional interested in pursing data science, or a data enthusiast who wants to know what data science is all about, then this workshop is for you!

Over the span of two days, we will provide you with: 

• An overview of the programming languages used in data science
• Hands-on coding exercises to learn Python programming
• An introduction to machine learning techniques 
• A deep dive into a machine learning model with implementation in Python
• Hackathon style prediction challenges with hands-on help from the instructors
• Tips on data science skills and qualities needed in the job industry and how to develop them
• A guide to resources and events that will help you develop your programming and machine learning skills

Please Note:

• The target audience for this event: anyone interested in learning about data science
  
• The workshop spans over 2 days. Day one ends at 5pm and day 2 resumes on Sunday at 10am. The ticket includes access to both days.
• Please bring your laptop for the hands-on coding sessions.
• No programming background is required for this workshop.
• Lunch will be provided on both days.
• Some of the proceeds from this event will sponsor our upcoming high school coding workshops. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us contact@thecodinghive.com or call (905) 616-4836.