Data Modeling & Mining Course
Data Modeling and Mining provides you with an opportunity to learn about data mining methods and applications. In this course, you will learn basic concepts and tools for data mining, including data sources, data cleaning tools, methods, mainstream algorithms for data mining, statistical modeling, and popular tools for mining structured data and unstructured data. You will also learn how data mining can be effectively used in various application areas and industries to drive decisions and actions. Additionally, you will be provided with various opportunities to demonstrate your abilities in data modeling and mining by using the tools introduced in this course.
Course level
Graduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
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Data Modeling & Mining Course Overview
Illustrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of data modeling and data mining.
Implement the data preprocessing and cleaning techniques
Articulate data preparation, refining, and optimization techniques
Examine extraction and partnering techniques applied to the data for decision making
Defend the validation of data model metrics
Present the results succinctly to the decision-makers, highlighting ethical considerations
Data Modeling & Mining Course Skills
How will I learn?
Learning Experience
Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.
Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars.Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
Course Outline
| Modules |
|---|
| 1: Data Modeling and Mining Fundamentals |
| 2: Data Pre-Processing and Cleaning |
| 3: Preparing, Refining, and Optimization of Data |
| 4: Data Extraction and Patterning Techniques |
| 5: Analyzing and Validating Data Models |
| 6: Data Analytics Insights and Applications |
| 7: Final Project |
How will I be graded?
View the catalog to learn about how this course is graded.
What will I get after completing the course?
You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away.
Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.
If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
While you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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Support your Nexford goals with access to LinkedIn Learning during your program, at no additional cost. Explore the learning hub of the globe’s biggest professional networking platform to:
- Power your career: choose from over 16,000 expert-led courses, from remote working to data science
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- Test what you’ve learned: use LinkedIn Learning assessments
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Data Modeling & Mining Course Testimonials
My weekly reflective journal is my Nexford highlight. Thanks to faculty support, I continually apply principles to my enterprise – and I've been able to scale beyond considerable measure.
