Databricks - Certified Professional Data Scientist

On this accelerated Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge of the basics of machine learning, including the steps in the machine learning lifecycle and the machine learning model management.

In just 2 days, you’ll also build knowledge on the ML algorithms and techniques, including:

• Linear regression
• Logistic regression
• Regularisation
• Decision trees
• Tree-based ensembles
• Basic clustering algorithms
• Matrix factorisation techniques

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist exam and achieve your certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

There is currently no formal Curriculum for this accelerated course.

At the end of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist exam

• Number of questions: 60
• Format: Multiple-choice
• Duration: 2 hours
• Passing score: 42/60 or 70%

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have knowledge in:

• The basics of machine learning model management like logging and model organisation with MLflow
• The basics of machine learning, including:
• Bias-variance tradeoff
• In-sample vs. out-of sample data
• Categories of machine learning
• Applied statistics concepts
• The machine learning lifecycle, including:
• Data preparation
• Feature engineering
• Model training, selection, and production
• Interpreting models
• The machine learning algorithms and techniques, including:
• Linear, logistic, and regularised regression
• Tree-based models like decision trees, random forest and gradient boosted trees
• Unsupervised techniniques like K-means and PCA
• Specific algorithms like ALS for recommendation and isolation forests for outlier detection

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

• For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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