EXPLORE Academy
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Who is EXPLORE?
EXPLORE is a team of passionate scientists committed to delivering the highest quality Data Science education money can buy. We have worked in various industries solving seemingly impossible problems for clients all over the globe. We are experts in data subjects, technology design, experiential educational and aligning teams to achieve great things - that’s a potent combination.
We believe that humans with the right aptitude and attitude can change the world, and that’s what we’re set on doing, and empowering our learners to do throughout their time studying with us.
Our philosophy is to teach our students how to solve problems in the real world. We emphasise teamwork, collaboration and working within constraints, under deadlines … while understanding context, audience and implementation challenges.
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The essence of EXPLORE
We are not a theoretical institution (although we cover the theory) - we are a ‘practical, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves and get stuff done’ institution. Our awesome team of scientists have delivered significant value for our clients and past learners and they are here to mentor, guide and equip each learner to do the same.
EXPLORE launched in 2013 and since then we have taught thousands of learners and delivered solutions for businesses spanning multiple industries across the world. We’re reinventing education, fast.
The way EXPLORE works is to find a tough, complex problem, gather smart, creative people around it, tackle it piece by piece using science, theory and grit, until it is solved, by which time the next opportunity has uncovered itself… We love the poetry that flows when extraordinary people are united around a common goal.
What drives our passion for Data?
Four megatrends are fundamentally changing the shape of our world:
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Unlimited Data
Vast amounts of data are being generated every minute. Harnessing the power of the opportunities presented by this excites us!
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Incredible Speed
The processing speed of our machines is increasing exponentially. Taming these machines to do tasks for us, leaves us with space for the exciting work!
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Cloud Integration
We now have cloud providers who can store insane amounts of data for a few dollars. Anyone, anywhere, anything.
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Open Source Algorithms
Powerful open source algorithms that can read, write, translate and see are now available to everyone. The possibilities are literally endless!
How you’ll learn with EXPLORE
We are not your traditional learning institution…
Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly units, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:
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Work through downloadable content and online instructional material
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Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through real-time chat platforms and regular live interactions.
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Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including video lectures, coding challenges, hackathons, and presentations.
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Investigate real-world case studies
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Learn how to use various data tools, software and models
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Apply what you learn each week to quizzes, coding challenges and project submissions, culminating in the ability to use real-world data to solve a real-life problem.
What you’ll need to succeed
Our courses are technical in nature and so basic computer literacy is essential for the completion of all of our courses.
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Software Requirements
You’ll need:
- Current email account
- Access to a computer and the internet
- PDF Reader
- Google Office OR
- Microsoft Office
- We recommend using Google Chrome to access our courses (any popular browser will suffice)
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Hardware Requirements
Operating System: Since we make use of Windows based apps, Windows 10 is recommended (Windows 7 minimum)
Processor: Minimum i3. Baseline higher than 2GHz
RAM: Minimum 4GB
Bandwidth: 20GB data per month should be sufficient, but will vary based on your personal activity
Communication: Webcam and Microphone
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An incredible, positive,
can-do attitude and curious natureYou’ll need:
- An open mindset
- Eagerness to learn
- Grit and determination
- Time in your schedule to devote to your learning and network building
What you put in is what you get out!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
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