Key details
Duration
This short course requires two (2) hours/week for eight (8) weeks.
Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Intake
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This microcredential introduces students to foundational concepts and skills in data science and statistics, including:
- important elements in a modern data analytics ecosystem
- how data science solutions are deployed in response to real-world problem scenarios, and
- exploring ethical approaches to contemporary issues faced by data science professionals
Students will learn:
- descriptive and inferential statistics
- data pre-processing techniques
- basis machine learning models, and
- effective data visualisations using established data science platforms and analytics tools
Term 4 2024: This course will be delivered between 26th September 2024 and 17th November 2024 - two hours per week for eight weeks.
| Schedule | Thursday, 17:30 - 19:30 |
| Location | Purple 12.1.28 |
| Delivery | Both classroom and online |
Term 2: This course will be delivered between 15th April 2024 and 9th June 2024 - two hours per week for eight weeks.
| Schedule | Thursdays, 17:30 - 19:30 |
| Location | Purple 12.1.28 |
| Delivery | Both classroom and online |
Term 1: This course will be delivered between 15th February 2024 and 6th April 2024 - two hours per week for eight weeks.
| Schedule | Thursdays, 17:30 - 19:30 |
| Delivery | Both classroom and online |
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Credit transfer, or advanced standing, is awarded based on previous relevant studies completed successfully within the past seven years.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of advanced standing where credit is granted based upon the assessment of a student's prior formal, non-formal and informal learning (or a combination thereof) to determine the extent to which the student has achieved the required learning outcomes of a specified unit.
To apply for credit transfer or RPL, you must apply to study at CDU and submit the relevant supporting documents including:
- HE113 Application for Exemption Form (PDF, 216.84 KB)
- Official Academic Record (Academic transcript and award certificates)
- Unit outlines or syllabus matching time-frame of studies. Unit outlines must be specific to the teaching period in which the unit was undertaken and must include:
- aims/objectives
- learning outcomes
- assessment items
- resources required and institutional identifiers (web links are not accepted, these must be converted to PDF prior to submission)
Please make sure you submit all the required documents with your application to ensure processing time is reduced.
Fees
Domestic Student Course Fees
2024 fees for this course are $99.
International course fees
2024 course fees for International students are $99.
International VET Package
Course information flyer(s)
This course is available internally or externally to domestic and international applicants.
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To complete the Foundations of Data Science (Microcredential) short course, students are required to complete the unit listed below.
Course structure
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Achievement will be issued.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| ZSCMITC004 | Foundations of Data Science | 16 |
| Total | 16 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Applicants must be 18 years old by the Census Date of the relevant admission period and have completed Year 10.
Admission criteria
As part of the application process, it is important that you meet the minimum academic entry requirements. If you have any questions, please email the International team: international@cdu.edu.au. We look forward to helping you through the process of applying to study with us at CDU.
| Programs | Entry requirements |
| Certificate level programs | A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10 |
| Diploma and advanced diploma programs | A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 |
Essential requirements
English language requirements
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The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
The other programs I explored were not as multidisciplinary. Furthermore, joining CDU meant joining a connected community; a home away from home.
Kalyani
CDU student
Course details
Location and study mode
Locations: Casuarina, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online
Additional information
You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
Find a CDU agent partner to help you apply
Applicants may seek further information about international education in Australia from theAustralian Government Department of Education and Training or from our overseas / external representatives.
To help with the process, we've compile a list of authorised representatives.
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