CENTRE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PANJAB UNIVERSITY
CHANDIGARH
CSDE Skill Enhancement Summer Course
Data Analysis and Visualisation Using Python
ABOUT
Technology is fast becoming a vital element in the present dynamic world. Everything from
education to business is steered by technology. Several previously manually conducted tasks are
being automated, leading to efficient and seamless operations and services. However, technology is
known to generate vast amounts of data. Over the next five years up to 2025, global data creation is
projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes.1 A number of novel fields have emerged, all reliant
on data and its ever-growing importance. Among them, one of the most upcoming is data analysis
and visualisation. Data collection, interpretation, and analysis have always been central to decision-
making. Our comprehensive Course, steered by expert academicians and practitioners, empowers
you with the knowledge and skills to unravel the analytical side of decision-making. Join us and
unlock the immense potential of data analytics today!
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the successful completion of the Course, you will be able to:
Gather, organise and analyse data to find meaning in numbers
Cultivate a data mindset for better problem-solving
Harness numbers for decision-making and communication
Diagnose and prevent common pitfalls in data analysis and visualisation
ELIGIBILITY AND SEATS
Open to students from all streams and disciplines currently enrolled in any undergraduate,
postgraduate, and PhD programme at Panjab University or its affiliated colleges. However, it is
mandatory for all participants to bring their own laptops to ensure an optimal learning
experience. The Course has a maximum capacity of 30 participants.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This Course is designed for students who aspire to:
critically look, interpret and visualise data
boost problem-solving skills
make informed and improved decisions by numbers
apply data analytics skills to everyday life
SCHEDULE
This intensive Course is of 30 hours. The sessions will be held from Monday to Saturday, as per the
following schedule:
Lecture and Practice 6 days × 3 sessions/day
Evaluation Learning by Doing (LbD) activities/Quiz
1 https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/
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VENUE AND KEY DATES
Venue: Seminar A, Arts Block III, University Business School, Panjab University, Sector-14,
Chandigarh- 160014 (Directions)
Duration: July 3 – 8, 2023
Last date for registration: June 30, 2023, by 5.00 pm
Announcement of shortlisted candidates: July 1, 2023
APPLICATION PROCESS AND FEES
Interested candidates should complete an online application form:
https://forms.gle/dnrgrsb9DkVa8vNQ8
The fee should be paid in online mode only. Once 30 seats are filled,
acceptance of the registration will be stopped, and fees paid for those
registered will not be refunded. In addition, no boarding and lodging facility
will be provided.
Scan for Registration
Fee: ₹2,500
Payment details:
Name of the Bank: State Bank of India, Sector-14, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Name of Account Holder: CENTRE FOR SKILL DEVELOPM ENTREPRENEURSH
Bank Account Number: 36439086406
IFSC Code: SBIN0000742
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Assessment will be out of 50 marks based on performance in various modules. Upon successful
completion of this Course, participants will receive a certificate.
MODULES
Module Contents Duration (hours) Marks
1 Introduction 5.5 10
2 Importing Datasets 1.5 3
3 Cleaning and Preparing the Data 1.5 3
4 Summarising the Data Frame 3.5 7
5 Model Development 3.5 7
6 Model Evaluation 7.5 13
7 Data Visualisation Techniques 3.5 7
In addition, 30 minutes will be devoted to ‘daily reflections’ from Tuesday through Saturday.
ORGANISERS
Prof. Suveera Gill Dr. Vishal Sharma
Honorary Director Coordinator
Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
CONTACT
Telephone: +91 99148 03130, +91 93177 82111, +91 9876613389
E-mail: csde@pu.ac.in
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Feedback
from CSDE First Skill Enhancement Summer Course
on
Mastering Social Media Marketing Skills (June 5-12, 2023)
Participants with the Honorary Director and Coordinator, Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
At the end of the Course, we presented every participant with a questionnaire. This questionnaire
aimed to obtain feedback regarding the Course and information on how we can constantly
improve the delivery. We share some of the generous comments that we received from our
satisfied participants.
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in clarifying the concepts further.”
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