The IBM Data Science Professional Certificate is a comprehensive, online program designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in data science. This certification is offered through various online learning platforms such as Coursera and edX and is created by IBM, a leader in the field of technology and data analytics.
Comprehensive Curriculum: The program covers a wide range of topics essential for data science, including Python programming, data analysis, data visualization, machine learning, and more.
Practical Experience: Emphasis on hands-on practice through labs, projects, and assignments that simulate real-world data science tasks.
Flexible Learning: The program is designed to be flexible, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.
Industry-Relevant Tools: Training on widely-used data science tools and libraries such as Jupyter notebooks, pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-learn, and IBM Watson.
Capstone Project: The certificate program culminates in a capstone project where learners apply their skills to a real-world data science problem.
Professional Credential: Upon completion, learners receive a Professional Certificate from IBM, which can be shared on LinkedIn and included in resumes to enhance job prospects.
The IBM Data Science Professional Certificate consists of a series of nine courses:
What is Data Science? Introduction to the field of data science, its applications, and the data science process.
Tools for Data Science Overview of the various tools and environments used by data scientists, including a detailed introduction to Jupyter notebooks, RStudio, and more.
Data Science Methodology Understanding the iterative process of data science and how to apply methodologies for tackling data science projects.
Python for Data Science, AI & Development Fundamentals of Python programming, including data structures, Python libraries, and data manipulation techniques.
Python Project for Data Science Practical project to solidify understanding of Python programming and its application in data science.
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python Introduction to relational databases and SQL, focusing on how to query databases and integrate SQL with Python.
Data Analysis with Python Techniques for data analysis using Python, including data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis.
Data Visualization with Python Methods for visualizing data using Python libraries such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Folium.
Machine Learning with Python Concepts of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation, and algorithm implementation using Scikit-learn.
##Learning Outcomes
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python programming and the use of data science libraries.
Data Handling: Ability to collect, clean, and analyze data using SQL and Python.
Visualization Techniques: Skills to create meaningful data visualizations to convey insights effectively.
Machine Learning: Understanding of machine learning concepts and the ability to implement and evaluate machine learning models.
Methodological Approach: Application of data science methodologies to solve real-world problems.
The following tools were used to complete this certification:
The following Python libraries were used throughout the certification:
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