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Juno's Data Foundations

course will give you the skills
and confidence you need to
harness the power of data
and use it to make strategic
decisions in your work.
This course is a unique entry-level offering in
Toronto, designed to help you better understand
the data you already use in your day-to-day work.
Stop making assumptions based on experience or anecdotes. By
improving your functional data literacy, you'll understand the data
behind the scenes and how to channel it into strategic thinking. If this
sounds exciting, Data Foundations at Juno was built just for you. Join
us to see what you can do with data - the possibilities are endless.
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Your questions,
answered...
4 Is this course for me?

5 What will I learn?

6 What will I build?

7 How long will it take?

7 What will it cost?

8 Is Juno for me?

10 What else do I need to know?

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Is this course for me?

Data Foundations is an entry-level course unlike any other
offered in Toronto, bringing together a diverse group of
people from a variety of backgrounds and industries. Here's
how to know this course is perfect for you:

You're eager to improve your data literacy

Data literacy means being able to understand, work with, and analyze data, and
is becoming an increasingly more in-demand skill across all industries. If having a
better understanding of data is something that would help you in your day-to-day
work, then this course is the perfect starting point.

You’re ready to be strategic

The one thing that all Data Foundations students have in common is that they’re
ready to better understand the data they’re collecting - and you can do it too. If
you find yourself making assumptions or guesses when it comes to your work, this
course is for you. You’ll learn how to interpret, manipulate, and present your data,
and, most importantly, how to start using it to make strategic decisions.

You want to level up at work

Lots of people work with data every day, but without fully understanding the data,
they are leaving its full potential untapped. If you’re working in a role that would
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benefit from a better understanding of data, our Data Foundations course is the
perfect beginner-friendly way to level up, and make yourself an even more valuable
member of your organization. Similar to web development, the demand for data-
literate employees is growing exponentially, and soon most companies will have
data science involved in their business in some capacity - it could be you!
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What will I learn?

With an exciting blend of in-class lessons and hands-on exercises based on real-
world data, this beginner-friendly course will teach you all you need to know to
harness the power of your data. Below is a detailed list of what you can expect to
learn in Data Foundations at Juno.

Skills & Languages

• Spreadsheets and PivotTables

• SQL and Databases

• Charts and Data Storytelling

• Data Science Workflows

• Python for Data

• Exploratory Data Analysis

• Predictive Modeling

• Jupyter Notebook

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What will I build?

Fundamental Data Analysis Project
For this project, you'll use the tools and techniques you’ve learned so far to develop an
exploratory data analysis using an open dataset provided to you by your instructor. You'll
use R, a widely-used data language, to explore and visualize your dataset, then narrate your
final findings in a blog post.

Predictive Model Project

For this project, you'll choose from a set of predictive modeling challenges. Your task will
be to create a machine learning model to make a prediction based on the data you chose.
You'll publish your project as a data science notebook and write a blog post describing your
approach, technique, and results.

Project Potential
Juno's Student Outcomes Report is a great example of
what you can start to build with the data literacy you will
gain in this course. In this report, we used data sourced
from our students to answer questions like what was
the average salary of our graduates?
and how long did it take our students
to find a job after graduation? After
understanding the data, we can use
it to improve our career services and
admissions processes.
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How long will it take?

Our Data Foundations course is offered in two formats: part-time or Accelerated.
Our part-time format is 48 hours over 8 weeks, with classes happening twice a week
in the evenings. If you’re looking to learn faster, our Accelerated format is 65 hours,
full-time from 10am - 5:30pm for two weeks.

In both course formats, you’ll learn the foundations of data science in a hands-on
environment, with the Accelerated format being set at a faster pace. In both course
formats there will also be additional office hour time out of class to provide the
support you need to complete exercises and projects.

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What will it cost?

Our Data Foundations course has a tuition of $2,000 + HST. That’s an incredible
value of just $30.68 per in-class hour, and that’s not even counting all the additional
resources and support students receive outside of class time, like mentored office
hours and project feedback.
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Is Juno for me?

Our Community
Our classrooms are filled with people excited to learn each day. From the moment
you walk into your first class you will be welcomed to the Juno community by staff,
students, and alumni - our diverse alumni community is now thousands strong! We
are committed to providing an inclusive, safe classroom for all that choose to learn
with us no matter how they identify.

Our History
Juno, formerly known as HackerYou, was founded in 2012 by the team behind Ladies
Learning Code, now known as Canada Learning Code. In 2016, Juno became a
registered Private Career College. Today we offer part-time and full-time courses
with a mission of diversifying tech and changing the face of higher education.
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Leah, Wes, and Hannah working in

the community space during Cohort
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Our Values
We interview every student before they’re accepted into a course to ensure they’re
coming to Juno for the right reasons and are ready to level up. What’s our recipe? A
social and collaborative classroom with enthusiastic world-class instructors and a
diverse group of like-minded classmates.

Our Content
Your access to Juno course material never expires. You’ll have your Juno class notes
and exercises to look back on forever if you need a refresher. Course content will be
updated over time too, so you won’t be left behind as industry standards change.

Location
Juno is located at 483 & 485 Queen Street West in Toronto, and is accessible by a
number of major transit routes and highways. Our 12,000 square foot space is bright
and airy, and always buzzing with students, alumni, and staff. After filling out your
online application we'll invite you in for an interview so you can see the space.

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What else do I need to know?

Who is Data Foundations for?
This beginner-friendly course is for problem-solvers who want to learn how to
make more informed and strategic decisions in their day-to-day work. No matter
what your role or skill level, learning how to interpret and understand the data your
collecting will make you infinitely more valuable.

Do I need to know how to code before taking Data

Foundations?
Data Foundations is an entry-level course, so no coding experience is necessary.
However, existing coding knowledge will likely make it easier for you to grasp some
key data science concepts.

Can I get a job as a Data Scientist after taking this course?

This course is intended to give you a broad level overview of data science, and
introduce you to core data concepts that will help you level up in your current role.
If you’re looking to make a career change into data science, this course is a great
place to start, but additional learning would be required.

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Data Foundations Syllabus

LESSON 1

Spreadsheets
Welcome to Data Foundations! In this lesson we’ll dive into spreadsheets - a
popular and powerful tool in data analysis. You’ll learn the basics of understanding
spreadsheets and using popular tools like Excel and Google Sheets. We’ll explore
using these tools to manage, collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data. By the
end of this lesson, you’ll understand how to use spreadsheets to collect, explore,
analyze and visualize data

LESSON 2

SQL
SQL, or Structured Query Language is the language of databases and a popular
and in-demand data skill. The ability to write SQL gives you the power to query a
database, and is an essential skill in any data professional’s toolkit. In this lesson,
you’ll learn what SQL is, what a relational database is, how to write SQL queries, and
how to translate data analysis questions into SQL.

LESSON 3

Dashboards
The ability to share and communicate the data you’re analyzing is a crucial aspect of
data analytics. In this lesson, you’ll dive into building dashboards to do just this. We’ll
also explore the basics of data storytelling using tools like Tableau.

LESSON 4

Intro to Data Science

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In this lesson, we’ll learn more about the field of Data Science, and be introduced
to some foundational concepts. By the end, you’ll have a basic understanding of
a typical data science workflow and how to use data science techniques such as
exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning. We’ll also
explore how to turn raw data into understandings, insights, and knowledge.
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LESSON 5

Intro to Python for Data

Python is a powerful programming language that plays an important role in data
science. In this lesson, you’ll learn the basics of using Python to work with data. We’ll
also get familiar with how to use popular Python libraries to import, clean, transform,
visualize, and analyze datasets. Then we’ll dive into how to write and communicate
your observations and findings using data science notebooks.

LESSON 6

Intro to Machine Learning with Python

In this lesson, we’ll learn the basics of machine learning and how to use popular
Python libraries to train and evaluate supervised machine learning models. You’ll get
familiar with different types of machine learning algorithms and learn how to apply
them to solve real world problems.

LESSON 7

Data Ethics
In this lesson we’ll explore the ethics behind data-driven technology and how
innovations in this space are changing the landscape of analytics. You’ll learn about
the evolution of data technologies, plus their impact on individuals, business, and
society.
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Free Data 101 Workshop
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of the data science workflow using R &
Python, while completing instructor-led exercises to build your own predictive
model. This workshop will be instructed by Juno College resident data scientist,
Zaki Patel, and is a great way to get a preview of our Data Foundations course.

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If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about this course,
talking to a Student Success Consultant is the perfect next step. Our team is
dedicated to building you a unique learning journey that will help you meet your
goals. Get started by booking a phone Q&A.

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Fill Out an Application

If you’re ready to enroll in Data Foundations at Juno, you can fill out an online
application today! After we receive your application, we will invite you in for
an interview so we can make sure this course is right for you and answer any
questions you might have. We look forward to meeting you!

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