Structure
Specialization 1 — Bootcamp and Binary Classification runs from 25 October to 21 November 2026. It covers data manipulation and visualization, statistics, data cleaning, regression, classification and model evaluation.
SLU01–17 are mandatory course units. SLU18, SLU19, SLU32 and SLU64 are optional. SLU01–03 are completed during Specialization 1, not during admissions.
| SLU | Name | Presented at | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLU01 | Pandas 101 | Learning materials | Yes |
| SLU02 | Subsetting Data in Pandas | Learning materials | Yes |
| SLU03 | Visualization with Pandas & Matplotlib | Learning materials | Yes |
| SLU04 | Basic Stats with Pandas | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU05 | Covariance & Correlation | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU06 | Dealing with Data Problems | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU07 | Regression with Linear Regression | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU08 | Metrics for Regression | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU09 | Classification with Logistic Regression | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU10 | Metrics for Classification | Bootcamp Day 1 | Yes |
| SLU11 | Tree-Based Models | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU12 | Feature Engineering | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU13 | Bias-Variance Tradeoff & Model Selection | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU14 | Model Complexity & Overfitting | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU15 | Hyperparameter Tuning | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU16 | Workflow | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU17 | Ethics & Fairness | Bootcamp Day 2 | Yes |
| SLU18 | Support Vector Machines | Not presented | No |
| SLU19 | k-Nearest Neighbors | Not presented | No |
| SLU32 | Training for Hackathon, Part 1 | Not presented | No |
| SLU64 | Training for Hackathon, Part 2 | Not presented | No |
Bootcamp classes
The remote Bootcamp classes take place on:
- Day 1: Sunday, 25 October 2026 — SLU04–10;
- Day 2: Sunday, 1 November 2026 — SLU11–17.
Participation in both days is required for certificate eligibility.
Workload and evaluation
Plan for approximately 10–15 hours per week during the four-week Specialization. Complete the mandatory units before working on optional content.
To pass Specialization 1 and continue in the Academy, you must score at least 16/20 in every mandatory SLU01–17 by the end of 21 November 2026, Europe/Lisbon time. Students who do not meet this requirement cannot enter Hackathon 1 or later course activities.
The four optional units do not affect progression or certificate eligibility.
Calendar
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Specialization 1 begins / Bootcamp Day 1 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bootcamp Day 2 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Specialization 1 deadline | End of 21 Nov 2026, Europe/Lisbon |
| Hackathon 1 | 22 Nov 2026 |