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Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

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Provider

LinkedIn Learning
Pricing

Free Trial Available
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Duration & workload

34 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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Overview

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This course focuses on applying data science for effecting positive change via nonprofits, NGOs, and other altruistic means.

Syllabus

Introduction

Data science isn't just for capitalists

1. Data Use Overview

How data is used everyday
Oversight to data use
Machine learning and data science overview
Challenge: Define machine learning
Solution: Define machine learning

2. How the Data for Good Concept Is Applied

Application for data for good
Problems that can be solved
Research applications
Decision applications
Challenge: Decision example
Solution: Decision example

3. Toolsets for Data for Good Work Done

Open source analytics
Open source presentation
Challenge: Set up a mock project
Solution: Set up a mock project

4. Working in Groups

Data for good groups
World discussions
Challenge: Finding a challenge
Solution: Finding a challenge

Conclusion

The next steps for using data for good

Taught by

Martin Kemka

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4.3 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 66 ratings

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