CertNexus - Certified Data Science Practitioner | CDSP

Duration

Duration:

Just 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

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

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

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

Exam Track

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

What's Included

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.

Prerequisites

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

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 09 - 31 587 431 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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