REST ICT Data Analysis Boot Camp -

Detailed Program (January 2025)

Overview

The REST ICT Data Analysis Boot Camp is a comprehensive 4-week immersive program
designed for individuals eager to develop real-world data analysis skills. This boot camp
will be held in The Hague, Netherlands, and is aimed at individuals who want to transition
into data-driven roles in business, technology, or research. Participants will learn to work
with large datasets, perform statistical analysis, and visualize data insights using industry-
standard tools and techniques.

Start Date: January 8, 2025

End Date: February 5, 2025
Venue: The Hague, Netherlands
Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

Program Objectives

By the end of this boot camp, participants will:

- Master the process of cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using tools like Excel and
Python.
- Learn key statistical concepts and how to apply machine learning techniques using Python
libraries like Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Matplotlib.
- Develop proficiency in creating professional data visualizations and dashboards using
Tableau and Power BI.
- Prepare for real-world data analysis challenges with practical, hands-on projects that
simulate business scenarios.
- Gain a solid foundation for pursuing a career in data science, business intelligence, or data
analytics.

Program Structure

Duration: 4 Weeks
Format: Hybrid (Online lectures and In-person practical sessions)
Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Detailed Weekly Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to Data Analysis & Tools (January 8-12, 2025)

Objective: Learn foundational data analysis skills, data cleaning, and basic data
visualization.

Topics:
- Introduction to Data Analysis & Tools
- Overview of Data Analysis: Definition, scope, and impact on decision-making.
- Data Types & Sources: Structured vs. unstructured data.
- Data Collection: Methods and tools for collecting data.
- Hands-on Exercise: Data collection and basic cleaning using Excel.
- Excel for Data Analysis
- Data manipulation: Using formulas, filters, and pivot tables.
- Data Cleaning: Handling missing data, outliers, and duplicates.
- Visualizations: Creating bar charts, histograms, and pie charts in Excel.
- Data Visualization in Excel
- Advanced Excel visualizations: Creating dynamic charts and interactive dashboards.
- Best Practices: Designing effective charts and graphs for business presentations.
- Hands-on Project: Clean a dataset and create a dashboard to visualize the insights.

Week 2: Python for Data Analysis (January 15-19, 2025)

Objective: Learn Python basics and use Python libraries like Pandas and Matplotlib for data
analysis and visualization.

Topics:
- Python Programming Basics
- Python syntax: Variables, loops, and functions.
- Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks for interactive coding.
- Hands-on Exercise: Writing simple Python scripts.
- Data Analysis with Pandas
- DataFrames and Series: Understanding Pandas data structures.
- Data Cleaning: Handling missing data, duplicates, and filtering datasets.
- Data Transformation: Grouping, merging, and reshaping data.
- Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Creating plots: Line graphs, scatter plots, and histograms.
- Visualizing distributions and relationships in data.
 - Hands-on Exercise: Create visualizations to present insights from the dataset.

Week 3: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques (January 22-26, 2025)

Objective: Learn advanced techniques in statistical analysis and machine learning.

Topics:
- Introduction to Statistics for Data Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics: Mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation.
- Inferential Statistics: Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and p-values.
- Hands-on Exercise: Perform statistical analysis on a dataset.
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Machine Learning Basics: Overview of supervised and unsupervised learning.
- Implementing Linear Regression with Scikit-learn.
- Introduction to Classification Algorithms: K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Trees.
- Applying Machine Learning Models
- Building models for prediction and classification.
- Evaluating model performance: Accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score.
- Hands-on Project: Build a machine learning model and evaluate its performance.

Week 4: Data Analysis for Business Applications (January 29 - February 2, 2025)

Objective: Apply data analysis techniques to business contexts and learn how to
communicate data-driven insights effectively.

Topics:
- Analyzing Business Data
- Business Case Studies: Sales, marketing, customer analysis.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Understanding business metrics.
- Hands-on Exercise: Analyze a business dataset to derive insights.
- Communicating Insights through Visualization
- Data Storytelling: How to present data to non-technical stakeholders.
- Creating Dashboards: Using Tableau and Power BI for interactive reports.
- Hands-on Exercise: Design and present a business dashboard.
- Final Project & Feedback
- Final Group Project: Analyze a complex business dataset and present insights to the class.
- Peer Feedback: Constructive feedback on projects and presentations.
- Final Evaluation: Feedback on participant progress and learning outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility:
- Age: 18 years and above.
- Background: No prior data analysis experience required. Basic knowledge of Excel and
general computer skills are helpful.
- Motivation: Applicants must show a genuine interest in data analysis and demonstrate
their potential to apply the skills learned in their career or academic pursuits.

Specific Requirements:
- English Proficiency: Since the boot camp will be conducted in English, a basic level of
proficiency is required.
- Availability: Participants must be available to attend the entire 4-week program, with a
commitment to attending all sessions (3-4 hours per day).

Sponsorship and Fee Waivers

Sponsorship for Travel Expenses (20 spots):

- Sponsored spots cover travel expenses, including:
- Round-trip flight from the participant’s home country to the Netherlands.
- Visa application fees.
- Accommodation for the 4-week duration of the boot camp.
- Note: Sponsored participants must still pay the registration fee for the Standard or
Premium Package.

Fee Waivers for Candidates from Developing Countries:

- Definition: Developing countries are classified by the United Nations and the World Bank
as those with lower income levels, limited industrialization, and lower human development
indices. This includes regions in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of
Latin America.
- Fee Waiver: A limited number of fee waivers are available for applicants from these
regions.
- Waiver Coverage: Full Standard Package fee waiver.
- Eligibility: Applicants from developing countries must submit:
- Proof of residency in a developing country.
- A personal statement explaining why they need financial assistance and how they will
apply their learning.
Application Process

1. Submit Application: Complete the application form available on our website [rest-ict.com]
(http://rest-ict.com) by December 20, 2024.
2. Required Documents:
- Motivation letter for sponsorship or fee waiver (maximum 500 words).
- CV/resume detailing your academic background and any relevant experience.
- Proof of residency for applicants from developing countries.
3. Early Bird Discount: Register before November 30, 2024, for a €100 discount on the
registration fee.

Pricing

Standard Package: Includes access to all sessions, assignments, and a certificate of

completion for €1,200.
Premium Package: Includes everything in the Standard Package, plus personalized career
mentoring, resume review, and exclusive industry webinars for €1,600.
Corporate Group Package: Designed for groups of 5+ participants, this package includes
group training sessions and customized business case studies for €5,800.