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data science

knowledge

information and communication technologies (icts)

inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and communication technologies (icts)

inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and communication technologies (icts)

data science

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The field of study that deals with big amount of data using AI techniques such as machine learning algorithms to predict patterns and obtain useful information to make business decisions

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data science process

science of data

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)