IBM Introduction to Data Science

On this accelerated IBM Introduction to Data Science course, you'll learn the foundational skills of a Data Scientist: what the role entails and the basics behind data analysis and data-driven decisions. 

In just 2 days, you'll build knowledge on key concepts like big data, statistical analysis, and relational databases, and gain familiarity with various open-source tools and data science programs used by data scientists, like Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, GitHub, and SQL. You'll also learn:

• What programming languages they can execute, their features and limitations
• The major steps involved in tackling a data science problem
• Work with real databases, real data science tools, and real-world datasets

At the end of this course, you'll receive a Specialisation Completion Certificate, and a Digital Badge from IBM, recognising you as a specialist in data science foundations. Through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll get access to courseware and train with certified instructors, all in a distraction-free environment. 

• Section 1: What is Data Science?
• Section 2: Tools for Data Science
• Section 3: Data Science Methodology
• Section 4: Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

At the end of this accelerated course, you'll receive a Specialisation Completion Certificate, and a Digital Badge from IBM, recognising you as a specialist in data science foundations.

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have basic:

• Programming experience with Python or Scala (syntax, conditions, loops, functions)
• Knowledge of SQL concepts (select, filter, groupby, join, etc)

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

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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