Data Visualisation Using Python

Data Visualisation Using Python

This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding.
Course Reference No: TGS-2022011577 (Classroom Learning), TGS-2022014732 (Synchronous e-Learning)

Course objectives

A picture tells a thousand words, and so does data visualization. With visualizations, we can explain the insights obtained from the analysis of increasingly large datasets using data science and machine learning algorithms. In the workplace, good data visualization plays an essential role in communicating your point of view with your team and management. This short course aims to enhance your visualization skills using Python, an essential language as part of your data science workflow.

In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of good visual design principles. With hands-on experience, you will learn how to leverage various data visualization libraries in Python, namely Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Bokeh. You will also gain knowledge on how to programmatically create both static and interactive graphs to present data in a form that makes sense to people. Data visualization using Python enables you to extract information, better understand the data, and ultimately make more effective decisions. It helps you to tell a compelling story and focus on how to communicate with effective visualizations for maximum impact.

 At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand good visual design principles to visualise data and findings effectively
• Process and prepare real-world data sets for analysis and visualisation
• Create graphs using different Python visualisation packages, such as Matplotlilb, Seaborn and Bokeh
• Build both static and interactive visualisations

Outline

• Understand good visual design principles
• Data Cleaning and Transformation
• Advanced Data Structures and application in Visualisation
• Create interactive visualisation using Python packages such as Matplotlib, Seaborn and Bokeh
• Mini-Project: Creating visualisations using Python

Assessments may comprise of mini-projects, presentations, workshop assignments or quizzes, etc.

Course Date / Duration / Venue

*Please note that registration will be closed 2 weeks before the course start date, or when the registration has reached maximum capacity, whichever earlier.

Course Fees

Instructor Profiles

MS CHUA BEE LUAN	DR HUANG YUTING

Course Registration

You can register for the available short courses via NUS Online Application Portal.

Self-registration guide for Short Courses & Professional Certificates

• For Member of the Public (Corporate and Self-sponsored) is available here.

Contact Us

For all Short Courses and Professional Certificates related, please email us at fos.shortcourses@nus.edu.sg.

FAQs

Course Registration

1. When does the registration close?

Registration will close two weeks before commencement date or when the class is full, whichever earlier. If you wish to register after the registration closes, please email us and we may review on a case-by-case basis.

2. How do I know if my registration has been submitted successfully?

An acknowledgement email will be sent to you.

3. I received the acknowledgement email. Does that mean that my place in the class is confirmed?

No. The acknowledgment email is to inform you that the registration is submitted successfully. Your registration is still required to be processed by the short course coordinator internally. Should you have any queries pertaining to your registration, or have any changes to be made, please email us.

4. Can I withdraw my application?

• • The short course coordinator must be notified in writing of all requests for withdrawals and deferment at least 7 days before the run.
  • If you have accepted the offer to a short course programme run, but find that you are unable to attend, you should notify us by writing to fos.shortcourses@nus.edu.sg.
  • Applicants may postpone participation and request for deferment to other course runs, subject to availability.
  • Requests for cancellation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and refunds may be issued.
  • We are unable to process any refunds for NUS Alumni utilising R&G vouchers. More information on R&G Voucher can be found here.

Course Funding

1. What funding(s) is available for the courses?

Please refer to the ‘Course Fees’ section in the course brochure.

2. I am corporate/self-sponsored. Am I eligible for SSG Funding?

Yes. All Singapore Citizen/SPR attending SSG funded courses will be eligible for SSG Funding, provided you have not taken the same course before.

In addition, you must meet the two criteria:

• • • Attain minimum 75% attendance,
    • Achieve a ‘Competent’ grade in all assessment(s)

3. How do I apply for SSG Funding?

The course fees will automatically be tabulated with the relevant SSG funding based on your eligibility. No action is required from the participant/company except to ensure that the participant meets the two criteria stated above.

4. I am self-sponsored. Can I use my SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees?

Yes. Once an offer of placement has been granted for your application, you will have to accept the offer via NUS Online Application Portal and make the payment via your SkillsFuture credits. Payment is not required upfront during registration.

Payment

1. What are the modes of payment?

• • Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Alipay
  • PayNow (a QR code will be displayed during payment)
  • SkillsFuture credits (you will be required to submit an SFC claim upon making payment, you will be redirected to an external link for you to authenticate using Singpass on SFC website)

2. When can I make the payment?

Once your registration has been processed and an offer of placement has been granted to you, you will receive an automated email for you to accept the offer on NUS Online Application Portal.

Once you have accepted the offer, you will be directed to the payment page. 

Assessment

1. Is there an assessment component for the course?

Yes. The mode of assessment is up to the CET instructor’s discretion. It may be a reflection paper, quiz, presentation, or based on classroom activities. You will be required to achieve a ‘Competent’ grade for the assessment(s).

2. What happens if I did not achieve a ‘Competent’ grade in my assessment?

You will be notified by the short course coordinator if you did not achieve “Competent” for the short course. You may be offered for a deferment for the next available class.

E-Certificate

1. Will I receive a certificate for the course?

An e-certificate will be issued upon successful completion within 20 working days.

2. Can I request a specific name to be on the e-certificate?

The name on the e-certificate will be issued according to the full name as per registration.