This CPD addresses the scarcity of training in data science in Ireland. Co-created with key industry partners, the programme trains participants in the fundamental knowledge and skills of social data analysis. The programme goes beyond social data analytics to address causal analysis and consider social issues that are important to industries such as inequality, unemployment, climate change and ethics.

 

Python for Social Data Science will introduce participants to basic computer programming skills for social data analysis. In particular, it will introduce participants to the Python programming language, which is a state-of-the-art tool for data analysis. The aim is for participants to acquire basic programming skills.

 

On successful completion of this CPD, participants will be able to:

• Describe basic programming terminology, structures, and conventions.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Python programming language, including the ability to write, execute and debug scripts.
• Design project workflows through GitHub
• Perform data wrangling and visualisation tasks using Python.