Course
Overview
This postgraduate program offered by Simplilearn was
created in collaboration with Purdue University and IBM. Students are thus
given academic training of the highest caliber, with Purdue ranking as the
eighth most innovative university in the United States and IBM as a leading
body in technology and IT consulting. Students will learn the fundamentals of
data analysis as well as how to use competitive platforms and programming
techniques like Tableau, Python, R, and Power BI.
This post graduate program in collaboration with Purdue
University and IBM. Students are thus provided with the highest level of
academic training, with Purdue ranking as the eighth most innovative university
in the United States and IBM as a leading body in technology and IT consulting.
Students will learn data analysis fundamentals as well as how to use
competitive platforms and programming techniques such as Tableau, Python, R,
and Power BI.
What you will learn
You will have completed the
following tasks by the end of this Professional Certificate Program in Data
Analytics course:
- An in-depth understanding of
data analysis and visualization
- Key skills in Python, R, and
Tableau
- The ability to apply your data
analytics skills to real-world industry scenarios
Course Structure
Develop
the fundamental skills as well as the advanced knowledge required for a career
in data analytics. Purdue University and IBM-designed training will take you
through key areas such as statistical analysis, data visualization, regression
techniques, and more - with hands-on practice in tools such as Python, R, and
Tableau. Masterclasses led by Purdue faculty and IBM experts; live virtual
classrooms; IBM hackathons and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions; and 24/7
learning support are all available to help you advance in your educational
journey.
In addition, students will be able to put their skills to use through 14+ data
analytics projects throughout the program and a cumulative capstone at the end.
Course projects are based on real-world scenarios and use datasets from leading
companies such as Google Play and Lyft, allowing you to gain the
"work-ready" experience needed to compete in the job market. On a
cohort-based learning structure, each course is delivered in one-week
increments. This means that students must complete training according to their
specific schedule, allowing them to focus and practice skills learned in class
from beginning to end.
Who is this course for?
Individuals looking to undertake
this Professional Certificate in Data Analytics must:
- hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an
average mark of 50% or higher
This intensive Professional
Certificate in Data Analytics is intended for current professionals who want to
enter the rapidly growing field of data science and analytics. Applicants from
both programming and non-programming backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Prior
work experience is not required.
Individuals best suited to this
course could include:
- Software Developers
- Cloud Computing Professionals
- Business Professionals
- Data Scientists
- IT Professionals
