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Improve your Leadership Skills
Become a better leader and manager with our Foundational Leadership Program.
Build your Network
Stay abreast of current advances in technology at our monthly State of Technology Presentations and Roundtable Discussions.
Expand your Opportunities
Upskill by completing a University Certificate Immersive Program in Data Science.
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Mentorship
Empower the next generation of digital marketers by mentoring students through our comprehensive Data Science Bootcamp.
Build your Personal Brand and Give Back
Present at meetings, mentor students, and advise on the strategic direction of the council.
Curriculum
- Module 1: Introduction to Data Science
- Module 2: Data Analysis Fundamentals
- Module 3: Getting Started with Statistics
- Module 4: Machine Learning Basics
- Notation of Mathematics
- Probabilities and Statistics
- Confidence Intervals
- Hypothesis Testing
- Linear Regression and Loss Functions
- Introduction to Excel
- Learning the Basics
- Using Formulas in Excel
- Importing and Analyzing Data
- Plotting in Excel
- Supporting Material
- Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Data Analytics
- Module 2: Prepare Data in Power BI
- Module 3: Cleaning, Transforming, and Loading Data
- Module 4: Design a Data Model in Power BI
- Module 5: Create Model Calculations using DAX in Power BI
- Module 6: Optimize Model Performance
- Module 7: Create Reports
- Module 8: Create Dashboards
- Module 9: Identify Patterns and Trends
- Module 10: Create and Manage Workspaces
- Module 11: Manage Files and Datasets in Power BI
- Module 12: Row-Level Security
- Google Colab Overview
- Introduction to Python: Syntax
- Pythonic Functions and Good Practices
- Linear Algebra: Numpy
- Plotting: Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Dataframes: Pandas
- Logistic Regression
- Unsupervised Learning: Clustering
- Decision Trees
- Neural Networks
- Deep Neural Networks and Backpropagation
- How to Write a Research Question
- Collecting Data
- Data Preprocessing and Feature Engineering
- Logistic Regression
- K-means Algorithm
- Decision Trees
- Neural Networks
- Introduction to SQL
- More SQL: Intermediate Functions
- SQL Output Control
- SQL: Table Modification
- SQL: Common Table Expressions
- Introduction to Data Visualization
- Advanced Visualization with Matplotlib
- Advanced Visualization with Seaborn
- The Power of Data Science
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Explaining the Black Box
- Module 01: The Power of Analytics Storytelling
- Module 02: Craft Your Analytic Story
- Module 03: Perfect Your Analytic Story
- Module 04: Land Your Analytic Story
- Module 01: Cloud Concepts
- Module 02: Core Azure Services
- Module 03: Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust
- Module 04: Azure Pricing and Support
- Module 1: Explore Core Data Concepts
- Module 2: Explore Relational Data in Azure
- Module 3: Explore Non-Relational Data in Azure
- Module 4: Explore Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Azure
Data Science University Certificate Immersive Program
Learn to analyze and visualize data in both Excel and PowerBI. Query data with SQL and manipulate it with Python. Finish the course with data science in your skill stack.
Doctor Hawama Sattar
Program Expert
Hawama Sattar is a dynamic global
sales and
marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in
building high-performance teams, driving strategic growth, and forging impactful
partnerships.
With a career rooted in healthcare and education technology, she has consistently
delivered exceptional results
in enterprise sales, client retention, and revenue generation.
Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise and Partnership Sales at HealthTech
Academy, Hawama
oversees 50+ university partnerships nationwide, manages a healthcare education learning
platform, and
leads a team of 25+ professionals. Her leadership has driven sustained financial growth,
including
increasing the organization’s annual cash flow by $750,000 for the past decade.
Hawama’s expertise extends to global operations, as demonstrated during her tenure at
QuickStart
Learning, Inc., where she built and managed an offshore team of 25+ sales agents. Her
strategic
oversight reduced operational costs by 50%, exemplifying her ability to align resources
with
organizational goals.
Her specialties include enterprise sales, strategic marketing, account management, and
channel partner
development. She has a proven track record in competitive contract negotiations,
campaign performance
management, and client interface, with a focus on fostering long-term partnerships.
As an entrepreneur and leader, Hawama’s passion for empowering others and driving
transformational
growth makes her an invaluable instructor in the Women in Leadership program.
She
inspires emerging
leaders to navigate complex challenges, achieve sustainable success, and make a lasting
impact in their
fields.
Elissa Cham
Program Instructor
Elissa Cham is a visionary leader with a distinguished track record of driving strategic
growth, fostering client success, and delivering transformative leadership programs. As
the Director of Executive Education at the Workforce Institute, Elissa empowers leaders
to achieve their full potential and cultivates professional growth across industries.
Her previous role as Senior Director and Instructional Designer at Zschool saw her
spearheading executive education initiatives that engaged top-tier professionals and
industry influencers. She is renowned for crafting dynamic sales and marketing
strategies that not only attract high-caliber clients but also forge enduring
partnerships with key stakeholders.
Elissa’s expertise in customer success and client relations has earned her a reputation
as an innovator in elevating customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty. At Sykes
Enterprises, where she served as Customer Success Manager Lead and Trainer, Elissa was a
trusted advisor to high-value clients, driving product adoption, identifying growth
opportunities, and championing cross-departmental collaboration to meet client needs.
As an instructor in the Women in Leadership program, Elissa shares her deep insights and
practical expertise to empower leaders to excel in their roles, seize strategic
opportunities, and drive innovation in their organizations. Her commitment to fostering
leadership excellence makes her a powerful catalyst for transformation and growth.
Market Numbers
Create your account & start your work
According to a report by LinkedIn, up to 85% of all jobs are filled via networking. This underscores the importance of having a strong professional network for discovering and securing job opportunities, many of which may not be advertised publicly.
Distinct workplace culture is important to business success
Leaders play a critical role in shaping and maintaining a company's culture. A study by Deloitte found that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success. Effective leaders help create a culture of respect, inclusivity, and shared values.
Networking can lead to better job opportunities
A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that a 10% increase in the size of a person's social network is associated with a 1.6% increase in wage. This correlation suggests that networking can lead to better job opportunities and negotiating power for higher salaries.
Enhance Leadership Skills and Empower the Next Generation
When joining a Leadership Council, you are joining a network of trusted peers from whom you can give and receive advice. Our Council Members can mentor students going through our courses and contribute to the strategic direction and vision of the leadership council.
What Council Members are Saying
John Solis
Digital Marketing
5
Feeling thankful that I found this program at the right moment in my life. For a while I was contemplating changing careers but felt hesitant to do so because I lacked certain skills.
This bootcamp not only gave me the confidence to pursue a new career, but the job ready skills I will need day one.
Irina Terentyeva
AI and Data Science
5
This was by far the most interactive course I have ever taken. I loved the learning modules, and the meetings tied it all together. It was a privilege to be part of it. Great course content and practical skills make you very compatible on the market. Definitely will recommend this to all my colleagues and friends for any educational upgrade.
Christy Rood
Digital Marketing
5
I now feel empowered to take the next step, and am already putting the tools I learned to good use.
Irina Terentyeva
AI and Data Science
5
This was by far the most interactive course I have ever taken. I loved the learning modules, and the meetings tied it all together. It was a privilege to be part of it. Great course content and practical skills make you very compatible on the market. Definitely will recommend this to all my colleagues and friends for any educational upgrade.
