Free Data Science Course for Beginners!
Details:
10-week
20-lesson curriculum
Each lesson includes pre-lesson and post-lesson quizzes, written instructions to complete the lesson, a solution, and an assignment.
Link: microsoft.github.io/Data-Sci…
Meet Ricardo Segundo, a data scientist at Credit Suisse and mentor on the project for @_Naamal. The team worked on developing a job placement API connecting refugees to dignified work.
Here's what he has to say about his #AfricaBuildsAI hackathon experience as a mentor:
Each month we bring our @DataCamp - @ishango_ai scholarship community together to exchange ideas, build connections, and discover the latest developments in the data science field.
At our most recent community event, Rebecca Ndukwe, a data scientist and scholarship recipient, presented on Machine learning classification on a reduced high-dimensional dataset.
Read on to learn more about her presentation and what we learned: ishango.ai/key-takeaways-fro…
#AfricaBuildsAI challenge host: LadyAgri
Meet LadyAgri, a force for change in the agricultural sector! 🌱👩🌾
Their mission is to empower women in the agri-value chain, helping them graduate from subsistence to self-reliance by building thriving agri-businesses. 🚜💼
LadyAgri opens doors to women in producer groups, cooperatives, and agri-SMEs, providing them with access to knowledge and resources to meet market demands. Their tailored mentoring spans from production to packaging, ensuring every step of the journey is a success. 📦🌾
#AfricaBuildsAI challenge host: @_Naamal
We are excited to welcome Na’amal as an #AfricaBuildsAI challenge host.
Na’amal has been instrumental in collaborating with partners who provide training in digital skills, aligning their efforts with the demands of the global labor market.
With an impressive 250 alumni already, Na’amal is set to change even more lives by reaching an estimated 1,000 alumni by the end of 2024.
Through the hackathon, we will be exploring how the use of AI can help Na’amal scale their impact
#DigitalSkills #AfricaBuildsAI
#AfricaBuildsAI challenge host: Bboxx
We are honoured to have Bboxx join us as a challenge host for the #AfricaBuildsAI hackathon. Bboxx is a company at the forefront of expanding access to essential products and services across 10 markets in Africa.
Bboxx's core mission is to make these services accessible and affordable to everyone, often offering financing options spanning months or even years to empower their customers. 💰🔋
We look forward to working with Bboxx to explore AI solutions that empower communities and make essential services more accessible to all!
#Bboxx #CleanEnergy #AccessForAll #AfricaBuildAI
#AfricaBuildsAI challenge host: Rewion
We are thrilled to introduce Rewion, a pioneering consulting company in the IT sector, as one of the host companies for our #AfricaBuildAI Hackathon.
We are thrilled to announce that we at Ishango are organising a hackathon - #AfricaBuildsAI which brings together the brightest minds in data science and AI across Africa to collaborate with international companies on cutting-edge projects!
To learn more about how to get involved as a company, data scientist, or partner visit: ishango.ai/africabuildsai/
Meet Luke Barousse, a data analyst who simplifies data science and tech skills. His YouTube channel offers both education and humor. His witty take on the life of a data analyst brings a refreshing perspective to the field.
Explore Luke Barousse’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/LukeBarousse for a unique approach to learning data science.









