The “Advanced Data Science - Machine Learning through Python” programme is essentially of a relatively advanced nature, and hence there are certain learning pre-requisites for the programme. In order to enhance the efficiency & effectiveness of participants’ learning, it is desirable that participants possess basic knowledge of computer programming in any language, preferably in either of C/C++, Java, R or Python. In addition, prior awareness of and/or exposure to probability theory, linear algebra, calculus and basic Statistics would facilitate participants’ learning efficiency. Participants with no prior exposure to Statistics, probability theory, probability distributions, etc, as well as participants who wish to refresh their knowledge of these areas, can rapidly bring themselves up to speed through our specially-designed preparatory programme – the “Essentials of Business Analytics” programme.