Python For Analytics

In current global economies, data has become the foundation of solving business problems or making critical decisions. Data analytics empowered by Python programming skills will provide you, as a professional, as well as the organisation you work for, a competitive edge in the market.

The Python for Analytics programme serves as a powerful tool for your professional development. Designed to provide you with a straightforward introduction to coding with Python, the programme will also teach you how to apply Python functions and packages to evaluate data and extract essential insights.

Python has become the most popular programming language in the data science world, and is used by global companies.* Python has also proven to be beneficial to financial advisors, data journalists, digital marketers, and product managers responsible for researching market opportunities. (*Source – IEEE Spectrum)

Professionals who want a hands-on understanding of Python and Analytics may benefit from the programme, including.

• Managers across domains and industries, including digital marketing, product development and CRM

• Business or financial analysts, software or systems engineers

• Small business owners and entrepreneurs, career changers looking to hone their data science skillset

*Although no prior coding experience is required, non-tech participants are encouraged to put additional effort and complete the set of pre-readings provided to prepare for the course.

When you make the decision to further your professional development, you are not only making a commitment to your own career advancement, but to the success of your organisation. And because you’ll be enhancing the skills and knowledge you will use to impact the way you do business, asking your employer to help fund your continuing education is a smart move.

Receiving financial assistance from an employer is more common than you may think, but it can feel rather intimidating. To help, here are some simple steps you can follow to make the request:

Do Your Research Prior to asking for financial assistance, you need to make sure you can justify your programme of choice and how it will enhance your work performance.

Showcase Tangible Benefits Get specific—discuss with your employer how your newly gained expertise will directly improve a process, service, strategy or any other aspect of your organisation that needs improving.

Start the Conversation Don’t wait for your employer to broach the subject and present you with potential professional development opportunities. Once you’ve finished your research, send your employer an email to set up a meeting to discuss the programme you have in mind.

Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed. Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:

• Resume building videos

• Interview preparation videos

• Linkedln profile building videos

• Interview guidebooks

• Glossary of resume templates

Please note: NUS or Emeritus do not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. NUS is not involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here