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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by upGrad is an engaging 8-month-long online certification course. The course programme is designed specifically for working professionals to develop skills and practical knowledge, and accelerate entry into Data Science careers. The certification is initiated and awarded by IIIT Bengaluru.

The certification programme is aimed to carry out various industry-relevant projects that abide by the norms of an actual workplace. The main focus of the certification programme is to strengthen the participant's knowledge of the fundamentals and the concepts relating to Data Science. The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science programme achieves industry-relevant skills through the 300+ hours (seven months) of learning and seven+ in-depth case studies and projects.

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by Upgrad mainly focuses on data science and machine learning with India's best selling certification programme from IIITB. The main focus of the certification is to educate participants through hands-on industry projects, peer to peer networking, cutting edge curriculum, and industry mentorship.

The Highlights

Designed for working professionals
Offers 300+ hours (Eight months) of learning
Offers seven+ case studies and projects
Dedicated student success mentor platform.
A platform for timely doubt resolution.
Standard EMI as well as NO-Cost EMI plans for Instalment payment.
Conducts fortnightly mentorship with industry experts
Certification from IIIT Bengaluru.

Programme Offerings

Online Format
Programming Tools
300+ hours of learning
dedicated mentor
timely doubt resolution

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIIT Bangalore

The overall program fee for PG Certification In Data Science is Rs. 1,20,000 inclusive of GST and offers both No-cost EMI plans as well as Standard EMI Plans.

No-Cost EMI Plans:

The No-cost EMI plan charges a processing fee. The participants will be charged based on the payment method selected.

An amount of Rs. 15,000 has to be paid by the participants opting for the No-Cost EMI option as a Down payment before the start of the certification program.

EMI Partner	Tenure (Monthly)	EMI in INR
Propelld	Six months	Rs. 17,500
Zestmoney	Six months	Rs. 17,500
Liquiloans	Six months	Rs. 17,500
Eduvanz	Six months	Rs. 17,500

Eligibility Criteria

To join the Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by Upgrad, participants should pass through the eligibility requirements needed to pursue the course programme.

Participants must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate in their final graduation score.
Working professionals pursuing the course programme require no prior coding experience.

Certification Details

To acquire the Post-Graduate Certification in Data Science from IIIT-Bangalore, participants must complete all the courses provided in the programme.

What you will learn

Knowledge of AlgorithmsKnowledge of PythonKnowledge of Applied statistics

Upon completion of the Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by Upgrad, participants will acquire the following practical skills that will accelerate their entry into the Data Science career platform.

Statistics
Fundamental SQL
Python programming
Basic and advanced machine learning algorithms
Predictive Analytics through the use of Python
Visualisation using Python
EDA

Who it is for

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science is specifically designed for the following professions:

Freshers and experienced professionals in the field of Engineering
Professionals from the field of Product and E-commerce
Marketing and Sales Professionals
BFSI Professionals
IT and Software Professionals
Managers and Executive at Construction, Manufacturing, and more

Admission Details

The Admission Procedure for Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by Upgrad is based on the eligibility criteria. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements to reach the Admission Process.

Application Details

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science Application Form must be filled and submitted through the online mode, which is available on the upGrad website.
Participants must submit their details such as First Name, Last Name, E-mail, Contact Details, Education Qualifications along with a secured GPA.

The Syllabus

Data Analysis in Excel
Analytics Problem Solving

Introduction to Python
Programming in Python
Python for Data Science
Data Visualization in Python
Exploratory Data Analysis
Credit EDA Case Study
Inferential Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
Data Analysis using SQL
Advanced SQL & Best Practices
SQL Assignment: RSVP Movies

Linear Regression
Linear Regression Assignment
Logistic Regression
Classification using Decision Trees
Unsupervised Learning: Clustering
Basics of NLP and Text Mining
Business Problem Solving
Case Study: Lead Scoring

Deep Learning

Bagging & Random Forest
Boosting
Model Selection & General ML Techniques
Principal Component Analysis
Advanced Regression
Advanced ML case Study
Introduction to Neural Networks and ANN (Optional)
Backpropogation in Neural Networks (Optional)
Hyperparameter Tuning in Neural Networks (Optional)

Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics

Data Modelling
Advanced SQL and Best Practices
Introduction to Big Data and Cloud
Analytics using Spark
Big Data Case Study

Data Engineering

Data Management and Relational Database Modelling
Introduction to Big Data(Optional)
Introduction to Cloud and AWS Setup
Introduction to Hadoop and MapReduce Programming
Assignment (Optional)
NoSQL Databases and Apache HBase and NoSQL Databases and MongoDB(Optional)
Data Warehousing (Optional)
Data Ingestion with Apache Sqoop and Apache Flume
Map reduce Programming Assignment

Business Analytics

Bagging & Random Forest
Model Selection & General ML Techniques
Time Series Forecasting
Model Selection Case Study

Natural Language Processing

Bagging & Random Forest
Boosting
Model Selection & General ML Techniques
Principal Component Analysis
Advanced Regression
Advanced ML case Study
Syntactic Processing - I (Optional)
Syntactic Processing - II (Optional)

Instructors

IIIT Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What type of learning experience will I acquire from the online Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science?

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science course programme is a mix of interactive lectures from various eminent faculty and industry experts across the globe. The course offers LIVE sessions and discussion platforms that aim to reinforce learning and resolve academic queries.

2: Can I opt for specific topics or modules under the Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science class by UpGrad?

No, the certification programme is designed to be completed in its entirety. Participants cannot take standalone modules.

3: What is the approximate time-consumption for this certification?

Participants need to dedicate at least 12 to 15 hours per week to be able to graduate and acquire a Post Certification from this course program.

4: Does the Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science require any eligibility criteria?

Participants must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate in their final graduation score. Working professionals pursuing the course programme require no prior coding experience.

5: Who is target audience for Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science training course designed for?

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Data Science by Upgrad is offered for BFSI Professionals, Engineers, Software and IT Professionals, Managers and Executives from Construction, Manufacturing, and more, Product and E-commerce Folks, and Marketing and Sales Professionals.