ALX Data Science / Data Analytics Onboarding: Building Data Skills and Problem-Solving

📚 This video is about the onboarding session for a data science and data analytics program.

💻 Participants are expected to complete 100% of the explore AI content on the LMS platform.

🌟 The program will cover topics such as foundations, job search guidance, soft skills, and community support.

📚 The purpose of ALX Data Science / Data Analytics Onboarding is to reinforce and deepen the skills and knowledge acquired during the first three months and prepare students for the additional career skills needed in the competitive world of work.

💻 The main program tools include Athena LMS for course content, Answerbiz for technical support, and the community platform for peer engagement and announcements.

👥 The support team consists of Community ambassadors, program managers, and technical support mentors who are dedicated to helping students succeed in their learning journey.

📚 The video is an introduction to a data analytics onboarding program.

🔍 The program covers topics such as data structures, logic design thinking, and descriptive statistics.

💡 The course focuses on applying the skills learned to analyze data based on sustainable development goals.

🎯 Being a data expert is about solving problems and making a difference.

💡 Data science is the combination of programming, statistics, and data visualization to gather insights and make improvements.

🔧 The data science course teaches problem-solving skills and the use of various tools like Python and MySQL.

📚 The course provides various learning materials, including slide decks, videos, and PDFs, to explain the key concepts.

⏰ Submitting tests on time is crucial, as it is a prerequisite for progressing in the course.

🔍 The course content is released module by module to avoid overwhelming learners, and learners can navigate through the curriculum using the dashboard.

💼 The platform includes a tech support platform where learners can ask questions and receive answers from tutors or fellow classmates.

📚 There will be separate sessions for data science and data analytics learners to go deeper into program expectations and content.

💻 Athena is the main platform for accessing learning materials, and it can be accessed through the portal using a single sign-on.

🌐 Learners will have access to various channels and spaces for support, announcements, and engagement with peers.

📚 Engage with the course content and complete all assignments and tests.

💻 Access the necessary platforms and sign up to them to start engaging with peers and instructors.

📅 Attend the upcoming learning webinars and deep dive sessions to gain more information about the programs.