Course Outline
Week 1: Big Data Concepts for Government
- Understanding the Four V's (Velocity, Volume, Variety, Veracity)
- Limits of Traditional Data Processing Capacity
- Distributed Processing Techniques
- Statistical Analysis Methods
- Types of Machine Learning Analysis
- Data Visualization Best Practices
- Distributed Processing (e.g., MapReduce)
- Introduction to Programming Languages for Data Analysis
- R Language Crash Course
- Python Crash Course
Weeks 2 & 3: Performing Data Analysis for Government
- Statistical Analysis Techniques
- Descriptive Statistics in Big Data Sets (e.g., Calculating Mean)
- Inferential Statistics (Estimation Methods)
- Forecasting Using Correlation and Regression Models
- Time Series Analysis for Government Applications
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning
- Classification and Clustering Techniques
- Evaluating the Cost of Specific Methods
- Data Filtering Techniques
Week 4: Natural Language Processing for Government
- Text Processing Techniques
- Understanding Text Meaning and Context
- Automatic Text Generation Methods
- Sentiment and Topic Analysis for Policy Evaluation
- Computer Vision Applications in Government
Weeks 5 & 6: Tooling Concepts for Government
- Data Storage Solutions (SQL, NoSQL, Hierarchical, Object-Oriented, Document-Oriented)
- Examples of Data Storage Systems (MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, HDFS, etc.)
- Selecting the Appropriate Solution for Specific Problems
- Distributed Processing Techniques for Government
- Introduction to Apache Spark
- Machine Learning with Spark (MLLib)
- Spark SQL for Data Manipulation
- Scalability Considerations for Government Systems
- Public Cloud Providers (AWS, Google, etc.)
- Private Cloud Solutions (OpenStack, Cloud Foundry)
- Autoscalability in Government IT Environments
Week 7: Soft Skills for Government
- Advisory and Leadership Skills for Data Professionals
- Data-Driven Storytelling to Influence Policy
- Understanding and Engaging Your Audience
- Effective Data Presentation Techniques
- Influence Effectiveness and Change Leadership in Government
- Handling Difficult Situations and Stakeholder Engagement
Exam for Government
- End of Program Graduation Exam
Requirements
Participants should have a solid foundation in mathematics, equivalent to at least a high school level.
While programming skills are not mandatory, any existing programming experience will be beneficial.
Prospective participants will undergo an assessment and interview process prior to enrollment in this training program for government.
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