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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom, Campus Based/Physical Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekends

Course Overview

Data science is said to be an interdisciplinary field that strives to extract insights or knowledge from data in different forms, either structured or it can be unstructured. Data science employs theories and techniques drawn from many various fields within the broad spectrum of statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, and information science

Massive growth in the demand for data sciences has been witnessed in recent years. Data analysis is essential and indispensable to meet the challenges of creating most competent tactical and strategic decisions. Data Science can be applied in different domains such as agriculture, government sector, atmospheric sciences, financial markets, infrastructure management, and e-commerce.

Advanced Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta is a course that will help you master in analysing, managing, and interpreting the data. With real life projects and live online sessions, Advanced Programme In Data Sciences certificate courses train you to work in the real world setup.

The Highlights

Live Online Classes
Real Life Projects
Certificate on successful completion
IIMC Faculty guiding the projects
Case Studies
Corporate Examples
Campus visit twice in a year
General Discussion

Programme Offerings

Online Classes
Certificate
Real Life Projects
XL-Miner
Tableau Certification
SPSS
R
Apache Spark
Comprehensive projects of choice
Analyse
handle and interpret data
a certificate from IIM Calcutta

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIM Calcutta

Advanced Programme in Data Sciences Fee Details

Heads	Amount in INR
Programme fee	Rs. 4,80,000 /- + (applicable taxes)

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

To apply for APDS certification, candidates should be a graduate or a post-graduate with at least 50% marks (aggregate of all the previous results from 3 to 4 years) from a recognized university. (UGC/AICTE)

Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years of full time paid work experience in the relevant background after completing graduation.
Candidates should be self-employed or working professionals.

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify and get APDS certification, participants should meet the minimum required attendance.

What you will learn

Statistical skillsData science knowledgeTableau knowledgeKnowledge of XL-MinerKnowledge of Apache Spark

Candidates will be introduced to various techniques and tools that are used in managing, analysing, interpreting, and handling data.
Participants will learn about different software such as Tableau, XL-Miner, R, SPSS, Apache Spark, @Risk, Arena and much more.
A feel of having hands-on while working with the data.
Application of statistical tools and advanced quantitative which help in making the most efficient decisions.

Who it is for

Anyone with proper eligibility requirements can apply for Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta.

People wanting to take their career forward through where they are working in a department of data analysis should apply to this programme.

Admission Details

To apply for Advanced Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta fill up the registration with the required details such as personal information, address, contact information, educational details, and work experience.

The selection of candidates for Advanced Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta will be based on the Program Aptitude test which will be conducted on VCNow, after an assessment of motivation on the background through the submitted application form.

Application Details

To enrol for an Advanced Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta you need to follow these steps .

Step 1: Visit https://iimcalcutta.vcrvcnow.in/apds4/STUDENT-REG/Registration_lms.php.

Step 2: Fill all the necessary information such as Name, education history and employment details.

Step 3: Accept the terms and conditions and submit the form.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIM Calcutta Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How are candidates evaluated during the Programme In Data Sciences certificate course by IIM Calcutta?

Candidates are evaluated online or during their campus visit. The evaluation process depends on the participation in class assignments, projects and performance in examinations. Candidates are graded as follows – “excellent”, “good”, “fair’, “poor”

2: What are the consequences if a candidate doesn’t complete the programme during the current batch?

In case a student doesn’t appear for the APDS exam, they fail to meet the attendance criteria or were unable to complete the programme for reason, students can easily rejoin in one of the next two batches by paying the requisite fee.

3: Do I have to go for campus visits?

Yes, to clear the APDS certification programme, campus visits are a must.

4: What kind of certificate will be given to the candidates?

When a candidate successfully completes the requirements, they will be given a certificate of completion. IIM Calcutta evaluates and conducts examinations in relation to certificate programs.

5: What are the modes of teaching?

The programme is highly interactive and incorporates different methods of teaching and approaches. The course has a lot of case studies, discussions and corporate examples involved.