DM: Hands-on DM Course, Nov in Dallas / Jan in Orlando

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       DATA MINING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
    A broad-brushed, intensive introduction of
    methods, applications, tools and techniques
                    offered by
              The Gordian Institute

           November 4-6, Dallas, Texas
         January 27-29, Orlando, Florida
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WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE?
This course focuses on actual use and implementation of data mining
methods.  The instructor will also show how to evaluate tools and
products.  Attendees will receive a binder of course slides and notes,
two texts, and a CD full of sample data, evaluation packages and
references to other resources and tools.

Hands-on workshop exercises will reveal impressive results from the
same tool or method that may have failed in other categories.  The
workshops will save immeasurable time and effort in assessing and
selecting which suite of tools and techniques will perform best for
your application.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
     - The basic principles of data mining
     - The different methods of data mining and how they compare
     - How to prepare raw data for data mining
     - How to analyze and validate the results
     - What questions data mining can answer
     - What are the pitfalls and how to avoid them
     - What commercial products are available and how to evaluate them


REQUEST FULL COURSE DETAILS
You will quickly receive complete details to include pricing, course
outline, instructor background, site logistics and registration form
through any of the following:

   - Email:  agent@gordianknot.com
     Send an Email message with your request in the subject field:
        - DATA MINING COURSE DETAILS
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