DATA SCIENCE TRACK
Learning Path and Time Frame
Dear TechUp Scholar,
Congratulations once again on your selection for the TechUp Africa
Mentoring Program! We are thrilled to have you join us on this exciting
journey.
This program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge
necessary to succeed as a Data Analyst.
Learning Path & Timeline:
● The curated learning path for this program is designed for completion
within 19 weeks.
● To accommodate individual learning paces, you will have a 24-week
window to complete the designated learning tracks.
● There will be a 6-month mentorship period, commencing in
February.
Important Note: Consistent engagement with the learning platform is
crucial for program success.
We are confident that with dedication and consistent effort, you will achieve
your goals.
We look forward to supporting you on this exciting journey.
Sincerely,
The TechUp Africa Team
Learning Path and Timeline
● Assosciate Data Scientist in Python
Kindly find below the learning timelines. These learning timelines will for
no reason be adjusted. Learners are expected to be at par with the learning
expectations per time. Failing to do so can result in having access to the
learning platform withdrawn
Week 1- 3: Settling in, Introduction to python - Investigating Netflix
movies
Week 4 - 5: Data Manipulation with Pandas - Joining Data with Pandas
Week 6 - 8: Introduction to statistics with Python - Visualizing the history
of Nobel prize winners
Week 8 - 9: Introduction to functions in Python - Data Manipulation in
Python
Week 8 - 9: Exploratory Data Analysis in Python - Customer Analytics:
Preparing Data for modeling
Week 10 - 11: Data Communication Concepts - Exploring AirBnb Market
Trends
Week 12 - 13: Working with Dates and Times in Python - Python
Programming
Week 14 : Introduction to regression with statsmodel in Python - Modelling
Car Insurance claim actions
Week 15 - 16: Sampling in Python - Hypothesis Testing with Men’s and
Women’s Soccer Matches
Week 17 - 18: Supervised learning with Sickit learn - Clustering antarctic
Penguin species
Week 19 - 20: Machine Learning with tree based models In Python -
Predicting Movie Rental Durations
Week 21 - 24: Learners should take the Associate Data Scientist
certification Exam to be licensed as Associate Data Scientist.
Important Notes:
● Not learning within the first month of being added to the platform or
missing any of the learning timelines would result in having access
to the platform removed
● Certification: All learners are required to obtain both the Associate
Data Analyst in SQL and Data Analyst with Python certifications by
July 30th to be eligible for a TechUp Africa program certificate.
● Mentoring Sessions: Monthly or Bi-weekly mentoring sessions will
begin in February. Active participation is crucial for receiving your
TechUp Africa certificate.
Additional Resources:
You're welcome to explore other learning resources on DataCamp after July.
We're excited to support you on this journey!
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues with your DataCamp account, feel free to reach
out to DataCamp support at support@[Link] .
We're excited to support you on this journey!