Data Science Certificate Program

Gain practical experience with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models. Earn your Data Science certificate upon completion.
  • Take Data Science certification courses at your own pace, from anywhere.
  • Earn your Data Science certificate within 25-35 hours.
  • Develop the skills and confidence to excel in high-paying careers as a data scientist, data analyst, or financial analyst.

What's in the Data Science Analyst Program?

11 courses

24 hours of on-demand video content

31 interactive exercises

Learn by doing and practicing

10 downloadable resources

Case studies and reference materials

11 course exams

Fully online exam

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Earning your Data Science Certificate

This specialization consists of hands-on courses delivering practical, real-world data science skills, focused on data analysis in Python and R—as well as the building, evaluation, and interpretation of machine learning models using classification and regression.

Prep Courses (Optional)

For beginners or those seeking a refresher, 1 optional prep courses cover the fundamentals.

Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals
Level 2
4 hours
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Core Courses

Complete 6 required core courses to build your skill set in Data Science Analyst Specialization.

Statistics Fundamentals
Level 2
3 hours
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Python Fundamentals
Level 4
5.5 hours
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Python Fundamentals Case Study
Level 4
2.5 hours
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Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications
Level 4
6.5 hours
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Classification - Fundamentals & Practical Applications
Level 4
2.5 hours
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Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python
Level 4
8 hours
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Elective Courses

Choose a minimum of 2 electives (out of 4 available) to master more advanced topics and specialized areas.

Modeling Risk with Monte Carlo Simulation
Level 4
4 hours
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R Fundamentals
Level 4
7.5 hours
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Bayesian Thinking
Level 5
3 hours
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Loan Default Prediction with Machine Learning
Level 5
8 hours
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Why Get A Data Science Certificate?

Data scientists earn $112K to $174K per year in the US (Glassdoor September 2023), 2.5 to 4 times higher than the average earnings in other fields. Moreover, Data Science is a rapidly growing profession, with thousands of new roles opening up each year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Upon completion, you’ll receive a shareable blockchain digital certificate in Data Science. You can also order a physical certificate to be mailed to your door.

Data Science Analyst Certificate
Skills & Learning Objectives

Predictive Analysis

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    Learn common machine learning methods for making predictions

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    Interpret and understand the results of machine learning models

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    Model uncertainty using Monte Carlo simulation

Statistics

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    Learn to describe data using meaningful statistics

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    Identify significant trends and patterns in data set

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    Prove or disprove a hypothesis about data

Coding

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    Learn the fundamental Python tricks and commands

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    Import, model, apply analysis tools, and visualize your data directly using Python

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    Explore other popular languages such as R (Optional)

Taught by Leading Data Experts

Sebastian Taylor
Sebastian leads our BIDA®️ program, and has worked with a variety of BI tools across a number of industries. From Quant Energy Risk Management, to Financial and Retail analysis, Seb loves the challenge of automating and communicating complex analysis with simplicity and clarity. He has a degree in Economics and Finance and focused on Econometrics.
Andrew Russell
Andrew has extensive experience as a software engineer. His involvement in developing bespoke applications across many different organizations has led to expertise in a variety of programming languages and frameworks. Building data pipelines and predictive models for clients in the telecommunications sector has given Andrew great practical knowledge of solving real-world problems with data science. Combining software engineering and data science skills means Andrew is uniquely placed to provide meaningful insights.
Joseph Yeates
Joseph is passionate about driving better decision making by creating, curating, and communicating insights from data. He has a degree in Business Administration and Finance, with further certifications in Business Analytics & Decision Making and Applied Database Administration & Design. A data enthusiast with a background in Retail Banking, he is an advocate for making advanced analytics more accessible to a wider audience by integrating them in business intelligence solutions.
John Lee
John is an advocate of using analytics to drive decision making. He has a degree in Business Administration - Management Information Systems as well as a diploma in Data Science. With experience drawn from supply chain management and fintech, John uses his experience to help us create world class business analytics courses.
Lester Leong
Over the course of the years, Lester Leong has been applying data science and machine learning towards business and finance to improve profitability, efficiency, and model interpretability. He studied in multiple fields such as economics, finance, accounting, business, and data science. His work experience includes leading a fintech company in machine learning, implementing company wide data science initiatives as a VP at Wells Fargo, and other various data consulting roles.

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Explore Your Career Options with Data
Science Certificate Program

Data Scientist

Data Scientists use a variety of tools to analyze complex data and create predictive models. Python, R and SQL are the coding languages of choice for these professionals who really kow how to wrangle data.

Data Analyst

Data Analysts analyze data from a wide variety of sources by creating models and metrics to better understand trends and performance. They use a variety of Business Intelligence and data science techniques to get the job done.

Data Science Analyst

Business Intelligence specialists have a broader range of skills including SQL and Data Visualization. Basic data science skills such as forecasting and classification can help them when dealing with scenario building and missing data.

Finance Analyst

The most successful finance analysts know also how to work with data, and understand how to work with data scientists. Knowing how to implement and interpret basic models is an invaluable skill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will these courses help me advance my career?
Reviews from learners who have taken CFI courses include numerous stories about how people have been able to advance their careers. There is a proven track record of CFI graduates marking successful transitions into the careers of their dreams and this is based largely on the resources that we make available to our learners upon enrolment. Our training is designed to be fully practical and simulates the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst. Additionally, we offer a wealth of information through our free career resources. The unique blend of all these elements is what sets us apart from other e-learning platforms when it comes to giving you all the tools you need to create a successful career in finance.
Admission Requirements
No pre-requisites or prior experience are necessary. To take the courses and complete the exercises, learners will only need access to a PC and Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection.
What is the duration of the program?
It takes an average of 20-30 hours to complete the entire program. However, you are given the freedom to complete all of the training at your own pace! Please see the "What You'll Learn" section for recommended study hours for each course to give you a better idea for your time management.
How much time do I have to complete the courses?
Take as much time as you need. You will have access to all courses and all future upgrades in your subscription. You can review the video lessons as many times as you like and complete the courses at a pace that is most convenient for you. All of the required courses, resources, and assessments to obtain the certifications will be provided, for as long as your subscription is active.
How are the exams conducted?
Learners are required to complete an online assessment (MCQ's, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams at your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need.
Can I download and edit the course material and templates?
Yes! You can download the resources included in your courses. All of the files needed in a course are available for download. Please note that while our study materials can be downloaded, the lecture videos are only available online due to copyright infringement issues.
How do I earn my certificates?
You need to complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course to earn your course certificates. The certificate will then be available on your learner dashboard and also emailed to you as soon as you have completed all of the requirements.
What currency are your courses priced in?
All of our online courses and programs are priced in USD.
What payment methods do you accept?
As this is a recurring payment, we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Are there any additional fees or costs?
None! The program tuition includes everything and there are no additional fees required to earn your digital certification.

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