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IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Prepare for a career as a data scientist. Build job-ready skills – and must-have AI skills – for an in-demand career. Earn a credential from IBM. No prior experience required.

IBM Skills Network Team
Dr. Pooja
Abhishek Gagneja

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.6

(82,440 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge that data scientists use in their daily roles

  • Learn the tools, languages, and libraries used by professional data scientists, including Python and SQL

  • Import and clean data sets, analyze and visualize data, and build machine learning models and pipelines

  • Apply your new skills to real-world projects and build a portfolio of data projects that showcase your proficiency to employers

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Professional Certificate - 12 course series

What is Data Science?

What is Data Science?

Course 1 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Define data science and its importance in today’s data-driven world.

  • Describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science.

  • Summarize  advice given by seasoned data science professionals to data scientists who are just starting out.

  • Explain why data science is considered the most in-demand job in the 21st century.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Science
Category: Big Data
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Deep Learning
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Business Intelligence
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Data Mining
Tools for Data Science

Tools for Data Science

Course 2 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the Data Scientist’s tool kit which includes: Libraries & Packages, Data sets, Machine learning models, and Big Data tools 

  • Utilize languages commonly used by data scientists like Python, R, and SQL 

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of tools such as Jupyter notebooks and RStudio and utilize their various features  

  • Create and manage source code for data science using Git repositories and GitHub. 

Skills you'll gain

Category: Development Environment
Category: Jupyter
Category: Scala Programming
Category: GitHub
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: IBM Cloud
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Science
Category: R (Software)
Category: Computer Programming Tools
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Python Programming
Data Science Methodology

Data Science Methodology

Course 3 7 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe what a data science methodology is and why data scientists need a methodology.

  • Apply the six stages in the Cross-Industry Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) methodology to analyze a case study.

  • Evaluate which analytic model is appropriate among predictive, descriptive, and classification models used to analyze a case study.

  • Determine appropriate data sources for your data science analysis methodology.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Collection
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Data Quality
Category: Data Science
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Data Mining
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Continuous Improvement Process
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Model Deployment
Category: Business Research

What you'll learn

  • Develop a foundational understanding of Python programming by learning basic syntax, data types, expressions, variables, and string operations.

  • Apply Python programming logic using data structures, conditions and branching, loops, functions, exception handling, objects, and classes.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in using Python libraries such as Pandas and Numpy and developing code using Jupyter Notebooks.

  • Access and extract web-based data by working with REST APIs using requests and performing web scraping with BeautifulSoup.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: NumPy
Category: Data Structures
Category: Web Scraping
Category: Jupyter
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Scripting
Category: Data Analysis Software
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Web Services
Category: Programming Principles

What you'll learn

  • Play the role of a Data Scientist / Data Analyst working on a real project.

  • Demonstrate your Skills in Python - the language of choice for Data Science and Data Analysis.

  • Apply Python fundamentals, Python data structures, and working with data in Python.

  • Build a dashboard using Python and libraries like Pandas, Beautiful Soup and Plotly using Jupyter notebook.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Analysis
Category: Web Scraping
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Jupyter
Category: Data Collection
Category: Data Processing
Category: Dashboard
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Science
Category: Data Visualization

What you'll learn

  • Analyze data within a database using SQL and Python.

  • Create a relational database and work with multiple tables using DDL commands.

  • Construct basic to intermediate level SQL queries using DML commands.

  • Compose more powerful queries with advanced SQL techniques like views, transactions, stored procedures, and joins.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Jupyter
Category: Databases
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Python Programming
Category: Stored Procedure
Category: Query Languages
Data Analysis with Python

Data Analysis with Python

Course 7 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Construct Python programs to clean and prepare data for analysis by addressing missing values, formatting inconsistencies, normalization, and binning

  • Analyze real-world datasets through exploratory data analysis (EDA) using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy to uncover patterns and insights

  • Apply data operation techniques using dataframes to organize, summarize, and interpret data distributions, correlation analysis, and data pipelines

  • Develop and evaluate regression models using Scikit-learn, and use these models to generate predictions and support data-driven decision-making

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Wrangling
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Scatter Plots
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Science
Category: Python Programming
Data Visualization with Python

Data Visualization with Python

Course 8 20 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement data visualization techniques and plots using Python libraries, such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Folium to tell a stimulating story

  • Create different types of charts and plots such as line, area, histograms, bar, pie, box, scatter, and bubble

  • Create advanced visualizations such as waffle charts, word clouds, regression plots, maps with markers, & choropleth maps

  • Generate interactive dashboards containing scatter, line, bar, bubble, pie, and sunburst charts using the Dash framework and Plotly library

Skills you'll gain

Category: Matplotlib
Category: Plotly
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Seaborn
Category: Histogram
Category: Box Plots
Category: Scatter Plots
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Mapping
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Heat Maps
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Dashboard
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Graphing
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Machine Learning with Python

Machine Learning with Python

Course 9 20 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain key concepts, tools, and roles involved in machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.

  • Apply core machine learning algorithms such as regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction using Python and scikit-learn.

  • Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics, validation strategies, and optimization techniques.

  • Build and assess end-to-end machine learning solutions on real-world datasets through hands-on labs, projects, and practical evaluations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Classification Algorithms
Category: Unsupervised Learning
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Dimensionality Reduction
Category: Supervised Learning
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)
Category: Logistic Regression
Category: Decision Tree Learning
Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Applied Data Science Capstone

Applied Data Science Capstone

Course 10 14 hours

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate proficiency in data science and machine learning techniques using a real-world data set and prepare a report for stakeholders 

  • Apply your skills to perform data collection, data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, data visualization model development, and model evaluation

  • Write Python code to create machine learning models including support vector machines, decision tree classifiers, and k-nearest neighbors

  • Evaluate the results of machine learning models for predictive analysis, compare their strengths and weaknesses and identify the optimal model 

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Scraping
Category: Interactive Data Visualization
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Plotly
Category: Data Collection
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Statistical Modeling
Category: GitHub
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Unsupervised Learning
Category: Data Science
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Python Programming

What you'll learn

  • Leverage generative AI tools, like GPT 3.5, ChatCSV, and tomat.ai, available to Data Scientists for querying and preparing data

  • Examine real-world scenarios where generative AI can enhance data science workflows

  • Practice generative AI skills in hand-on labs and projects by generating and augmenting datasets for specific use cases

  • Apply generative AI techniques in the development and refinement of machine learning models

Skills you'll gain

Category: Generative AI
Category: Generative Model Architectures
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Data Science
Category: Feature Engineering
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Data Synthesis
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Model Evaluation

What you'll learn

  • Describe the role of a data scientist and some career path options as well as the prospective opportunities in the field.

  • Explain how to build a foundation for a job search, including researching job listings, writing a resume, and making a portfolio of work.

  • Summarize what a candidate can expect during a typical job interview cycle, different types of interviews, and how to prepare for interviews.

  • Explain how to give an effective interview, including techniques for answering questions and how to make a professional personal presentation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Data Science
Category: LinkedIn
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Recruitment
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Presentations
Category: Talent Sourcing
Category: Business Research
Category: Portfolio Management
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Writing
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems

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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 
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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution. 

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
90 Courses 1,745,766 learners
Dr. Pooja
IBM
4 Courses 379,911 learners
Abhishek Gagneja
IBM
6 Courses 262,104 learners

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