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Data Science Specialization

Master Data Science with expert guidance, hands-on projects, and career-ready skills 

What is the Data Science Specialization?

The LUMSx Data Science Specialization offers two flexible learning tracks—Beginner and Advanced. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, you can choose the path that aligns with your goals, with opportunities to upgrade to more advanced levels as you progress. With a strong emphasis on practical learning and real-world application, this specialization equips you with the technical and professional skills needed to thrive in data-driven roles across industries.

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Specialization Learning Tracks

Enroll now to get equipped with the best skills
1. Beginner Track

The Beginner Track is designed for those new to programming, with guided assessments using pre-built code, fewer assignments, and shorter course durations.

Core Courses

Courses you must complete to gain the Beginner Track Certificate

  • Python for Beginners
  • Introduction to Data Science (Beginner)

Optional Upgrade

Upgrade your specialization to gain the Intermediate Track Certificate

  • Machine Learning (Self-Paced)
2. Advanced Track

The Advanced Track is geared toward experienced learners, offering deeper topics, more assessments, and coding tasks that require writing code from scratch.

Core Courses

Courses you must complete to gain the Advanced Track Certificate

  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Machine Learning

Optional Upgrade

Upgrade your specialization to gain the Expert Track Certificate

  • Advanced Machine Learning (Self-Paced)

Specialization Calendar

*Course availability and dates may be subject to change
**Learners who do not enroll in the complete specialization, start dates will be respective to the course dates below

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Beginner Track

Dates: 3rd September - 31st December, 2025
Registration Deadline: 29th August, 2025
COURSE START DATE END DATE
Python for Beginners 3rd September, 2025 13th October, 2025
Introduction to Data Science (Beginner) 20th October, 2025 31st December, 2025
Machine Learning (Self-Paced)
Self-paced upgrade courses will be taken after the speacialization ends, at your own pace. Learners will have access to these courses for 6 months from the start date.

Advanced Track

Dates: 3rd September, 2025 - 31st March, 2026
Registration Deadline: 29th August, 2025
COURSE START DATE END DATE
Introduction to Data Science 3rd September, 2025 15th December, 2025
Machine Learning 1st January, 2025 31st March, 2025
Advanced Machine Learning (Self-Paced)
Self-paced upgrade courses will be taken after the speacialization ends, at your own pace. Learners will have access to these courses for 6 months from the start date.

Start Date

20th December, 202

Registration Deadline

16th December, 2024

What Will you Gain from this Specialization?

Learn from Industry and Academic experts

Dr. Ihsan Ayub Qazi and Dr. Agha Ali Raza are leading names in the market with years of experience working with global tech giants. There's no one better to learn from than these experts.

Assisted Learning Opportunities

Our dedicated and equipped team of Research Assistants will provide hands-on guidance throughout your learning journey. You will benefit from live tutorials and receive support for all your queries.

Top Learner Certificate

In addition to individual course certificates and an overall specialization certificate, the top three learners from each cohort will be awarded a Top Learner Certificate to recognize their outstanding performance and commitment.

Specialization Courses

Explore our core and optional course offerings to customize your specialization 

Core Courses

Essential courses that provide technical skills and must be taken to complete the specialization.

Core Course

Introduction to Data Science

Dr. Ihsan Ayub Qazi

At LUMSx, we believe in empowering you, our learners, with the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving field of Data Science. This course is offered in two tailored tracks: The…

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Core Course

Machine Learning

Dr. Agha Ali Raza

The Machine Learning course is part of the Data Science Specialization (DSS). Learners can take it individually or as part of either the Beginner or Advanced Track of the DSS….

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Optional Add-on Courses

Add supplementary courses to enhance your specialization and develop industry-ready skills.

Add-On

Project Management

Jazib Zahir & Kamil Hassan

Projects are being used more often in the public and private sectors to create value in a variety of ways. Numerous industries conduct projects; others, like the software and construction sectors, rely nearly exclusively on them. There is no such…

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Add-On

Business Communication: Transformative Strategies for Professional Growth

Dr. Shezeen Hemani & Atif Rahim Khan

Do you struggle with choosing the right words during a meeting or while writing an email? Is the art of delivering a compelling presentation or networking with others eluding you? Does the inability to manage conflicts or persuade others effectively…

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Why Take this Specialization

Compare our different offerings and choose the one that suits you

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Beginner Track

50,000 PKR

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  • Teaching team support
  • Guided tutorials
  • Interactive sessions with Industry Experts
  • Live Sessions with the instructor
  • Hands on assessments
  • Individual course certificate
  • Top learner certificate
  • Introduction to python for beginners
  • Pre-built libraries and code templates
  • Reduced number of assessments
  • Shorter duration to complete courses

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Advanced Track

50,000 PKR

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  • Teaching team support
  • Guided tutorials
  • Interactive sessions with Industry Experts
  • Live Sessions with the instructor
  • Hands on assessments
  • Individual course certificate
  • Top learner certificate
  • Prior programming experience required
  • Building ML algorithms from scratch
  • Advanced assessments for applications
  • Longer duration to complete courses
  • Open-ended, logic, and math-heavy assignments

Why Take this Specialization

Compare our different offerings and choose the one that suits you

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Specialization

45,000 PKR

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Installment payment plans available

  • Teaching assistant support
  • Live-Online guided tutorials
  • Interactive sessions with Industry Experts
  • Foundational Resources to get you started
  • Hands-on assignments
  • Specialization and Individual Course Certificates
  • Opportunity for Internship
  • Mentoring from Industry Experts
  • Discounted add-on courses
  • Combination of technical and non-technical skills

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Data Science

25,000 PKR

Enroll Now

Installment payment plans available

  • Teaching assistant support
  • Live-Online guided tutorials
  • Interactive sessions with Industry Experts
  • Foundational Resources to get you started
  • Hands-on assignments
  • Individual course certificate

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Machine Learning

25,000 PKR

Enroll Now

Installment payment plans available

  • Teaching assistant support
  • Live-Online guided tutorials
  • Interactive sessions with Industry Experts
  • Foundational Resources to get you started
  • Hands-on assignments
  • Individual course certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay for this specialization

When you click on the ‘Enroll Now’ button, you will be asked to register online. Once you have completed your online registration, you will proceed to the payment section where you can choose from three options: 

1. Pay via bank: You will be able to instantly download a fee voucher for hassle-free bank deposits. After your payment is confirmed, you will receive an email within 24 hours, granting you access to our learning management system.

2. Pay online: By opting for ‘Pay Online’, a voucher will be automatically generated with a simple click to swiftly complete the payment. After your payment is confirmed, you will receive an email within 24 hours, granting you access to our learning management system.

3. Pay in instalments: LUMSx is an official partner of the KalPay Taleem team, which offer an instalment facility for learners. If you would like to avail this option, please complete the online registration form and select the option ‘Pay in instalments’. For more information, contact taleem@kalpayfinancials.com or call at 0328 3044414

How are the Beginner and Advanced Tracks different in the Data Science Specialization?

The Beginner Track is designed for those new to programming, with guided assessments using pre-built code, fewer assignments, and shorter course durations. The Advanced Track is geared toward experienced learners, offering deeper topics, more assessments, and coding tasks that require writing code from scratch. Both tracks include options to upgrade to the next level.

Who should take the Beginner and Advanced Tracks?

The Beginner Track is for students who are new to programming or not yet confident with core programming concepts like control-flow (if-else, loops), writing functions and classes, or using libraries such as pandas and matplotlib. This track focuses on using pre-built tools and guided code to help learners focus on understanding concepts without implementing algorithms from scratch.

The Advanced Track is for students who have prior coding experience, are comfortable with writing complete programs (including functions and classes), and can work with libraries independently. This track involves implementing machine learning algorithms from scratch and exploring their mathematical foundations. It’s suitable for those who want to understand both how and why these models work.

How are the assessments different in the Beginner and Advanced Tracks?

Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning are the two compulsory courses for this specialization.

Who is this specialization designed for?

This specialization is designed for individuals looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in data science and machine learning. It is also ideal for professionals seeking to transition into data science roles by mastering essential technical skills and enhancing their expertise. If you are eager to acquire hands-on experience in data analysis, pipeline building, and machine learning techniques, while honing the soft skills essential to thrive in the domain of Data Science, this program is perfect for you. 

What happens if the course capacity is reached?

If the course capacity is reached before the deadline, the registrations will be closed. Registrations for the next cohort will open within 2 weeks of the registration deadline of the previous cohort.

If you already registered for the cohort but haven’t paid when the registrations have been closed, you can pay at a later date and be moved to the next cohort.

Can I withdraw from the specialization after paying?

No, you cannot withdraw from the specialization once you have paid. However, we can move you to a second cohort free of charge for the first change. Any additional requests for a change in cohort would incur additional charges.

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