Completing the Lab does not confer college or university credit, but students receive an easily shareable credential upon successful completion of the Lab.

Yes, all live sessions and office hours are recorded and made available to students.

Be an active participant and organize your time. Prioritize your tasks and assignments each week by allocating time slots in your diary or calendar. For work that requires a lot of concentration, schedule multiple short slots in the week to help you avoid cramming and to give your brain a chance to absorb and retain the information. Take advantage of the goal-setting feature on our learning platform to set yourself reminders and engage with your colleagues in our forums.

We recommend that you commit roughly 10 to 15 hours per week between lecture videos, assignments, office hours, and individual study.

The Applied Data Science Lab is divided into eight two-week projects and was designed to be completed in approximately 16 weeks. Following a prescribed sequence, students complete one project at a time. The projects range from exploring housing prices in Mexico to predicting air quality in Kenya. Students work with publicly available datasets, upon which they can develop larger portfolio projects. The curriculum is deployed on virtual machines, allowing you to code along while you watch project video lectures, collaborate with colleagues in the forums, and receive instant feedback on your work.

WorldQuant University is an accredited not-for-profit with the mission of making advanced, quality education accessible to capable students everywhere. We are able to leverage technology at scale and deliver entirely free online offerings including the Applied Data Science Lab. You do not need to purchase any books or materials.

The Applied Data Science Lab is divided into 8 two-week projects and was designed to be completed in 16 weeks. Though the Lab is self-paced, the recommended time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per week. In order to get the maximum benefit from the Lab’s project-based approach, students are highly encouraged to complete the Lab in the 16-week timeframe.

Students need access to an internet connected computer capable of streaming video.

If you fail the Admissions Quiz for the Applied Data Science Lab, you have a second (and final) attempt after a 7-day cooling off period. If you fail a second time, you are unable to enroll in the Lab.

Before you can start the Applied Data Science Lab, you need to take a short Admissions Quiz. We want to make sure you have a solid foundation on which you can build the skills we teach in our program.

 

We ask that you not use supplementary materials, so close your textbooks and any other browser windows. We recommend that you have a pencil and paper ready in case you want to write out a problem.

 

Most applicants complete the quiz in 10 to 20 minutes. The minimum passing grade for admissions is 66%. The time limit is 45 minutes.

 

To prepare for the Quiz, we recommend the following resources:

 

 

If you fail the Admissions Quiz, you have a second (and final) attempt after a 7-day waiting period.

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