Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) invites you to the 2025 Data Analytics Hands-On Practical Labs Masterclass scheduled to take place as stated below:
Master Data Analytics with Real-World Applications
Date: March 29th – 30th, 2025
Time: Morning Session 09:00 – 13:00 hours and Afternoon Session 14:00 – 18:00 hours (4 hours per session)
Venue: Makerere University, College of Computing and Information Sciences
Price: UGX 100,000 per participant (Payment required before access)
Masterclass Overview
Unlock the power of data and transform insights into action with this intensive two-day Data Analytics Masterclass. Designed for vacists, students, professionals, and enthusiasts; this hands-on training will equip you with essential data analysis, visualization, and storytelling skills.
Through guided coding sessions, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain practical experience using Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Power BI to analyze real-world datasets.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to break into data analytics or an experienced professional refining your skills, this masterclass will give you the tools and techniques to work confidently with data.
Why Attend?
- Hands-on data analysis experience with real datasets
- Learn from industry experts and university faculty
- Master data storytelling and visualization for decision-making
- Gain skills applicable across various industries
Topics You’ll Master
Session 1 – March 29th, 2025
Introduction to Data Analytics & Hands-on Data Exploration
- Overview of Data Analytics and its business applications
- Setting up your analytics environment (Python, Jupyter, Power BI)
- Data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing with Pandas
- Hands-on: Exploring and summarizing datasets
- Data visualization with Matplotlib & Seaborn
- Case Study: Extracting insights from real-world data
Session 2 – March 30th, 2025
Advanced Analytics, Dashboards & Decision-Making
- Introduction to Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Hands-on: Building interactive dashboards with Power BI
- Time Series & Trend Analysis
- Predictive Analytics with Machine Learning (Regression & Classification)
- Data Storytelling: Presenting insights effectively
- Final Project: Analyzing and presenting a real dataset
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in data analytics & visualization
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn) and Power BI
- Hands-on project experience with real-world datasets
- A certificate of participation upon completion
How to Register
Secure your spot today by making an advance payment of UGX 100,000. Payments must be completed before the event in order to gain access.
For inquiries and payment details, WhatsApp the Head CiPSD, Barbara [+256 752 779964] from 9:00am to 11:00pm .
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