Complete preparatory courses in either Python or R routes. There are 2 learning options for the programme – DataCamp Track or Microsoft Data Science Track

1. DataCamp track requires you to send your email address to info@datasciencenigeria.org OR datasciencenigeria@gmail.com with the title DATACAMP SERIES REGISTRATION and you will receive a link to the courses within 24 hours. Each email comes with a distinct link that cannot be shared. The link gives you premium access and it’s personalized to your log-in details.
2. Microsoft Data Science Series hyperlinks are directly available at https://backup.datasciencenigeria.org/qualification/

OPTION 1: DATACAMP COURSE OPTION

Select either R or Python Track

R track

• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-r-for-data-science-edx
• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/statistical-modeling-in-r-part-1
• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/statistical-modeling-in-r-part-2

Python

• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-python-for-data-science-edx
• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/statistical-thinking-in-python-part-1
• https://www.datacamp.com/courses/statistical-thinking-in-python-part-2

OPTION 2: MICROSOFT COURSE OPTION

Select either R or Python Track

R Track

• https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-r-data-science-microsoft-dat204x-5
• https://www.edx.org/course/data-science-essentials-microsoft-dat203-1x-4
• https://www.edx.org/course/principles-machine-learning-microsoft-dat203-2x-4

Python Track

• https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-python-data-science-microsoft-dat208x-6
• https://www.edx.org/course/data-science-essentials-microsoft-dat203-1x-4
• https://www.edx.org/course/principles-machine-learning-microsoft-dat203-2x-4

• Submit your completion certificates and/or score sheet by email to info@datasciencenigeria.org or datasciencenigeria@gmail.com or upload at datasciencenigeria.org
• All entries received on or before 30 September, 2017 will qualify for the Kaggle competition.
• Kaggle competition will run between 1-5 October, 2017
• The best ranked participants in the Kaggle competition will qualify for the bootcamp.
• The bootcamp’s organiser’s decision on selection of participants will be final.