CertNexus - Certified Data Science Practitioner | CDSP

On this accelerated CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner (CDSP) course, you’ll learn to analyse, manipulate, and present data within an effective and repeatable process framework.

In just 2 days, you’ll build knowledge on using data science principles to address business issues, as well as prepare datasets and train machine learning models. You’ll also learn how to:

• Use multiple techniques to analyse data and extract valuable insights
• Train, tune, and evaluate regression and forecasting models
• Finalise a data science project by presenting models

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner exam, and achieve your CDSP certification. As an Official CertNexus Partner, and through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to official courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for professionals across different industries seeking to demonstrate the ability to gain insights and build predictive models from data, as well as:

• Data Scientist 
• Data Analyst 
• Data Engineer 
• Data Architect
• Database Administrator 
• Business Analyst 
• Data and Analytics Manager 
• Business Intelligence Analyst 
• Marketing Analyst 
• BI developer
• Product Owner
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Analytics Consultant

Section 1: Addressing Business Issues with Data Science

• Module 1: Initiate a Data Science Project
• Module 2: Formulate a Data Science Problem

Section 2: Extracting, Transforming, and Loading Data

• Module 1: Extract Data
• Module 2: Transform Data
• Module 3: Load Data

Section 3: Analysing Data

• Module 1: Examine Data
• Module 2: Explore the Underlying Distribution of Data
• Module 3: Use Visualisations to Analyse Data
• Module 4: Preprocess Data

Section 4: Preparing to Train a Machine Learning Model

• Module 1: Identify Machine Learning Concepts
• Module 2: Test a Hypothesis

Section 5: Developing Classification Models

• Module 1: Train and Tune Classification Models
• Module 2: Evaluate Classification Models

Section 6: Developing Regression and Forecasting Models

• Module 1: Train and Tune Regression and Forecasting Models
• Module 2: Evaluate Regression and Forecasting Models

Section 7: Developing Clustering Models

• Module 1: Train and Tune Clustering Models
• Module 2: Evaluate Clustering Models

Section 8: Finalising a Data Science Project

• Module 1: Communicate Results to Stakeholders
• Module 2: Demonstrate a Model in a Web App
• Module 3: Implement and Test Production Pipelines

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner (CDSP) exam

• Duration: 2 hours
• Format: Multiple-choice/Multiple-response
• Languages: English

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have experience with databases, querying languages like SQL, and high-level programming languages like Python. You should also have knowledge in:

• Database Design: A Modern Approach
• SQL Querying: Fundamentals (Second Edition)
• SQL Querying: Advanced (Second Edition)
• Introduction to Programming with Python
• Advanced Programming Techniques with Python
• Using Data Science Tools in Python

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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