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Sharpen your Data Science skills

using R and Excel
Executive Programme in Data Science
Using R and Excel from XLRI

About the
Programme
Today every business is trying to engage with data sciences in one form or the
other. Unfortunately, very few businesses have been able to grasp the idea of
what constitutes data science, let alone execute a useful or a profitable
implementation of the same. Data science constitutes of business analytics,
operations research, business intelligence, competitive intelligence, data
analysis and modelling, etc. In addition to this, the latest craze doing the
rounds is big data analytics. It is no wonder business managers are confused
about how to start introducing data sciences in their organization. While,
popular press keeps exhorting managers not to be late in embracing data
sciences; Business managers try to employ technical solutions without having
a good idea on how data science can actually add value to their businesses.
To preside over a successful implementation of data science in an organization
a manager must have a good understanding of the basics. This programme is
an entirely hands-on approach to data science where participants would be
working with data sets to generate insights for businesses. The tools that they
would be using are Excel and R.
The objective of this programme is to introduce participants to the world of
data science. The purpose of this programme is to strip away all the
distractions around data science codes, tools, etc., and teach the techniques
using practical cases that can be understood and appreciated by someone
with an elementary knowledge of mathematics.

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Highlights
Opportunity to earn
Completion from XLRI.

Certificate

of

Hands on exposure to popular Business

Analytics tools like Excel and R.
Programme completely oriented towards
imparting practical and working knowledge
of tools.
Programme content and structure designed
entirely by XLRI.
Lectures Imparted by Eminent Faculty from
XLRI.
Seamless technology that can transmit
broadband connection of 512 kbps.
Convenient weekend schedules.
User friendly and easy to use technology
interface. No expensive and time consuming
software/hardware installations required at
your end.
Virtual classrooms that allow for active
interactions with other fellow students and
faculty.
In the event that students miss the LIVE
lectures on the Virtual Classroom for some
reason, students can request On Demand
access to the recorded session.
TALENTEDGEs Cloud Campus Students
on our virtual social learning platform are
provided
access
to
programme
presentations,
projects,
case
studies,
assignments and other reference materials
as applicable for specified programmes.
Students can raise questions and doubts
through the Cloud Campus.
Learn from Anywhere No need to travel to
an institute or training centre. Student may
learn from the comfort of their home.

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Content
Data Science Using Excel and R is organized in eight modules. The first part of the
course will introduce participants to R and Excel. The second part will consist of
solving real-life problems using data analytic techniques. The eight modules are:
1.

Introduction to Excel
Working with Pivot Tables
Working with Functions VLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, OFFSET, INDIRECT, etc.
Array formulas
Solver

2. Introduction to R
Basic Classes of R Objects
Working with Vectors, Matrices, Dataframes
Advanced functions in R
Looping in R
Writing functions in R
An introduction to data analytics in R
3. Market Basket Analysis
Implementing Apriori algorithm in Excel and R
Calculating Lift
4. Customer Segmentation: Cluster Analysis
K-means Clustering Using solver
Generating Insights from the Clusters
Implementing Spherical K-means Clustering Using Excel and R
5. Optimization Modelling
Simple Linear Programming
Minimax Formulation
Modelling Risk within a Linear Program
Implementation of Optimization Models in Excel and R
6. Classification Techniques
Nave Bayesian Classifier
Learning Bayes Rule to Create an AI Model
7.

Regression
Training Linear Regression Models
Statistical Significance of Models
Evaluating Model Performance
Logistic Regression
Comparing Models with ROC curves
Implementing Models using Excel and R

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8. Forecasting
Simple Exponential Smoothing
Holts Trend Corrected Exponential Smoothing
Holt-Winters Method
Prediction Intervals Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Graphing Predictions Using Fan Cart
Implementing Models using Excel and R

Who Should
Attend?
Professionals who want to learn the practical aspects of data handling across applicable
areas like Big Data, IT Services, Marketing, eCommerce, Research etc.
Project Managers, Business Managers and Senior Leaders who have the responsibility to
manage large data analytics/big data based projects and would like to gain understanding
of this domain.
Young professionals and Managers who have little or no formal education in Business
Analytics, but who now feel the need to embrace technologies which will help them
generate insights from data.
Executives with analytical aptitude who are interested in and want to learn Data Analytics
through hands on practice on popular tools.
Individuals who aspire to switch to or embark on a career in Business Analytics or Data
Science.

Eligibility
For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a
recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized
University or Institution in their respective country.
For Indian and International Participants Interns or Working professionals.

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Programme
Prerequisites
Mathematics as a subject up to Class XII.
Working familiarity with MS Excel including the ability to execute basic functions

(e.g. min, max, count, average), formatting data, create graphs, insert charts etc.
Familiarity with R is desirable but not mandatory.

Knowledge of basic programming concepts will be beneficial.

This programme is entirely hands-on and so it is recommended, though not a

necessity that students have two devices one to follow the lecture, and the
other for hands-on practice on Excel and R. However, it is mandatory that the sole
or the primary device must be a laptop or a desktop to facilitate hands on practice.

Programme
Details
Schedule and Fees
Date of Programme Commencement: Mid November 2016
Programme Duration: Mid November 2016 to April 2017
Schedule of Classes: 3 hrs every Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 01.30 p.m. IST
Programme Fee : INR 70,000 + Taxes

Programme Certificate Title

On the payment of programme fees of Rs.70,000 + Tax and upon satisfying the requisite
attendance and evaluation/certification criteria of the Executive Programme in Data Science
Using Excel and R, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion issued by XLRI.

How to Apply
For admissions, students can register at our website:
www.talentedge.in or www.exed.talentedge.in/

For more details:

Write to us at: enquiry.dtd@talentedge.in OR call us at: +91-83760 00600
Talentedge, Unit Nos. 405-408, 4th Floor, Tower B, Spaze IT Tech Park, Sector 49,
Sohna Road, Gurgaon 122001, Haryana, India.

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