Learners within the Harvard Online cohort of the Bertelsmann Employee Scholarship Program will jointly take the Data Science Principles course on the Harvard Online platform. This course is a code and math free introduction to key data science concepts. It has been designed as a foundational course for managersand leaders, enabling non-experts to successfully interface with experts in the field. At the end of the course, learners will:

• Comprehend the data science landscape and technical terminology to navigate a data-driven world
• Recognize major concepts and tools in the field of data science and determine where they can be applied with impact
• Appreciate the importance of curating, organizing, and wrangling data
• Explain uncertainty, causality, and data quality —and the ways in which they relate to each other
• Understand the consequences of data use and misuse and know when more data may be needed or when to change approache

We are offering two start dates:

• January 17 – February 14, 2024
• May 29 – June 26, 2024

Managers and leaders with no prior experience who want to learn about and master basic data science concepts in order to converse with experts and transform their businesses.

Harvard Online is an online education platform which offers a unique and highly engaging way of learning. Harvard Online is committed to staying true to the Harvard mission: to educate leaders who make a difference in the world, using an active, social, and case-based learning model. Learners immerse themselves in real-world cases and debate with peers from around the world —all while learning from renowned Harvard Online faculty.

Data Science Principles is a self-paced program delivered via the Harvard Online course platform. The platform features short videos by Harvard Online faculty and guest experts, interactive exercises and an exchange forum which learners will useto interact and engage with their cohort peers. Lessons are brought to life through real-world cases from a range of industry sectors.

Harvard Online Bertelsmann University take great pride in the effectiveness and efficiency of our programs and courses. As such, we have teamed up and will be accompanying you along this learning journey as well. What does that mean? To make sure that both the content and structure are effective, we will be asking you for feedback before, during and after the program. You can be sure: These surveys are not used to assess or evaluate individual learning progress. Rather, we want to use your responses to make this course (and others to come) even better. Your support in terms of taking the time to fill out these quick surveys is essential - thank you for that! Please see data protection notice here.

Learners should make sure to create their Harvard Online account and enroll in the course within the deadline announced in advance by e-mail (the deadline is about 2 weeks before program start). If 
participants fail to enroll on time, Bertelsmann University and Harvard Online reserve the right to give the seat to another learner on the waiting list.

In order to earn a certificate of completion from Harvard Online, participants must thoughtfully complete all 7 modules, including associated quizzes and peer engagement exercises within the given deadlines.

Content for this program is being unlocked successively on a week-by-week basis. Thus, constant classroom engagement is required. In between deadlines students can work to their own schedule.