Introduction

Data mining and knowledge discovery are crucial processes in transforming raw data into valuable insights that can drive decision-making in an organization. This 5-day professional course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of data mining techniques, tools, and methods for uncovering patterns and extracting meaningful information. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, attendees will gain the skills needed to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable knowledge.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of data mining and knowledge discovery.
• Learn to apply various data mining techniques and tools.
• Develop the ability to analyze and interpret mined data effectively.
• Gain skills to solve real-world problems using data mining techniques.
• Master best practices in data mining to ensure data integrity and privacy.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Data Mining

• Overview of data mining and its importance
• Key concepts and terminologies in data mining
• The data mining process and methodologies
• Introduction to data types and sources
• Software tools and platforms for data mining

Day 2: Data Preprocessing

• Importance of data cleaning and preprocessing
• Techniques for handling missing and noisy data
• Data transformation and normalization methods
• Dimensionality reduction techniques
• Feature selection and extraction processes

Day 3: Data Mining Techniques

• Classification methods and algorithms
• Clustering techniques and applications
• Association rule mining
• Regression analysis in data mining
• Practical exercises using data mining algorithms

Day 4: Advanced Topics in Data Mining

• Text mining and web mining
• Sequential pattern mining
• Big data mining concepts
• Integrating data mining with machine learning
• Case studies of data mining in various industries

Day 5: Data Mining Applications and Ethics

• Real-world applications of data mining
• Data visualization techniques
• Ethics and privacy concerns in data mining
• Best practices for maintaining data security
• Course review and future trends in data mining