Python - Programming - Language - Webinar Series - 2021

The document announces a webinar series on the Python programming language from September 20th to October 22nd, 2021. The series will consist of 16 sessions over 34 days to provide a working knowledge of Python, including basics of the language and applications in actuarial domains. Topics will include NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, data manipulation, deployment, risk modeling, and more. The registration fee is Rs. 6,000 with registration open from September 7th to 18th on the Institute of Actuaries of India website. The series aims to help participants gain skills for data analytics and science roles.

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September 7th, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT
PYTHON – THE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
WEBINAR SERIES 2021

I. ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In 1998, a small company from California, with the help of the Python programming language,
changed the way we search for relevant information on the Internet. The company had an unusual-
sounding name: Google. Twelve years on, this name is valued at 111 billion US dollars, making it
one of the most valuable brands in the world. It is safe to assume that without Python, the World
Wide Web would not exist in its present form. Not only Google, but also many other companies
and open-source communities have changed the web, and with it our lives, using Python.
Agility is the hallmark of our times and Python is the programming language of the agile era. The
Python universal programming language is the turbocharger of the IT and Web systems. Compared
with other modern programming languages such as Java or C, Python achieves superior results in
significantly shorter timescales for a number of different reasons.

The objective of the Basic Part of the course is to provide a working knowledge about the Python
programming language with some emphasis on manipulating numerical data sets. The Python
modules like the NumPy, Pandas and Matplotlib modules will be introduced for handling large
array objects and plotting. Applications-Actuarial Domain deals with Python in the domain of
Actuaries.

Why Actuaries to master PYTHON language?

For over 20 years, Python has been used successfully throughout the world as a programming
language in industry, in the service and financial sectors, and also in research and science to meet
a wide range of different requirements. The Python programming language is easy to learn. It has
blurred the boundaries between users and developers. Increasing numbers of scientists, engineers,
financial experts and others with little programming experience are using Python to solve specific
complex technical problems. At the time of Actuaries expanding their horizon to Data science and
analytics, the Python makes a huge difference between those who “Know and do not Know”
Most of the employers looking for actuarial resources, irrespective of the class and category of
employment prefers candidates who have knowledge of Python, R or SQL, hence the right time to
become competent in the market.
II. PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Webinars will start on 20th September, 2021 which will be spread over 34 days to be conducted in
16 sessions of 2 hours each duration. Participants are expected to work on their assignments on a
regular basis to maintain the continuity of learning and practice. The program will include learning
Basics of Python in 10 sessions along with 6 sessions of Applications of Python in Actuarial
Domain
The program schedule is available in ANNEXURE-I
Recorded videos of all webinars will be made available in the member’s login page till 30th
November, 2021. However, it is highly recommended to attend all LIVE sessions without fail for
optimum benefit out of the program.

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III. REGISTRATION:
 Registration fee : Rupees Six thousand (`6,000.00) only (18% GST extra)
 Registration menu : Login to IAI >>>Class room coaching>>Registration
 Registration opens : On 7th September, 2021 6.00PM.
 Registration closes : On 18thSeptember, 2021 6.00PM.

IV. FACULTY
1. Dr. B P Ajith Kumar, M.Sc. & PhD (in nuclear physics) from University of Calicut
and M.Sc. in Accelerator Physics, from University of Manitoba, is a retired scientist,
Level H, from Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi. He has been a regular
invited speaker in various PyCon India (largest gathering of Pythonistas in India for
Python programming language). He is also author of the book Python for Education
published by Calicut University Press for Benefit of students.

2. Mr. Ajay Shekhar FIAI, is a fellow member of the Institute of Actuaries of India. He
is currently Vice President at IDEAL Fastener & in-charge of India operations, where
he uses python extensively to develop analytical frameworks in engineering, operations
and for automated quality inspections using computer vision. Prior to IDEAL, he was
with Ford Motor Company as a part of the Global Data Insights & Analytics team in
US & India

V. COVERAGES:
1) Introduction to High level languages, Installation of Python Interpreter
2) Basic concepts like Variables, Data types and Operators
3) Control flow statements: conditional execution and iteration
4) Interactive Input, Formatted printing and File I/O
5) Functions, Modules and Packages: Importing Python modules
6) Classes and Objects, object oriented programming in Python
7) The NumPy module. Handling Array objects
8) Plotting with Matplotlib, data visualization.
9) The Pandas Module.
10) Data manipulation using Pandas.
11) Deployment in Python: Template Reporting, Desktop Applications & Web Servers
12) Handling Structured & Unstructured Data
13) Web Scraping in Python with Beautiful Soup & Selenium
14) Operational Risk Modelling in Python
15) Markov Chain Modelling in Python
16) Defined Contribution Simulation for Optimal Retirement Planning

VI. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE PROGRAM:

 To enter the magic world of Python Language
 To adopt Python for all data, research and analytics in the office work
 To take the first step towards mastering the current and future language of data
scientists, IT and Web developers
 To become a freelance trainer for Python

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 To interact with expert faculty
 To gain new job opportunities in the areas of data analytics and data science
 To gain unique skill in the current employment
 To utilise the best services by highly subsidised fees.

VII. CONTACT:
Point of contact for all related queries: Mr. Ravindra Mastekar at:
ravindra@actuariesindia.org or 022 62433348

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ANNEXURE-I
Program Schedule

Date Day Program Topic

Introduction to High level languages,
20th September Monday Basic
Installation of Python Interpreter
Basic concepts like Variables, Data types
22nd September Wednesday Basic
and Operators
Control flow statements: conditional
24th September Friday Basic
execution and iteration
Interactive Input, Formatted printing and
27th September Monday Basic
File I/O
Functions, Modules and Packages:
29th September Wednesday Basic
Importing Python modules
Classes and Objects, object oriented
1st October Friday Basic
programming in Python
4th October Monday Basic The NumPy module. Handling Array objects
th
6 October Wednesday Basic Plotting with Matplotlib, data visualization.
th
8 October Friday Basic The Pandas Module.
th
11 October Monday Basic Data manipulation using Pandas.
Applications in Deployment in Python: Template Reporting,
13th October Wednesday
Actuarial Domain Desktop Applications & Web Servers
Applications in
15th October Friday Actuarial Domain Handling Structured & Unstructured Data