The document summarizes the Certified Data Science Professional (CDSPTM) certification program. It discusses the growing data science market size and job demand. The certification provides foundational training in topics like mathematics, programming, machine learning, and data visualization. It is an affordable and self-paced online program that includes learning resources and practice exams. Obtaining the CDSPTM validation increases one's chances of employment and salary in the data science field.

1. BECOME A
CERTIFIED
DATA
SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
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2. 2019 2027 2031
$3.93B $25.94B 36%
DATA SCIENCE MARKET SIZE
(Source: Grand View Research)
INTRODUCTION
JOB OUTLOOK
Data Science has become the backbone of today’s businesses. Without data, business
leaders won’t be able to make an effective future-proof decision. With data-driven
decisions, organizations of all kinds across industries and globally, have improved their
business operations and enhanced customer experience.
Data Science professionals are behind this transformation and use their unique skills and
expertise to draw meaningful insights out of raw data and present them in the most
convenient form to the stake-holders so that they can use it for the better interest of
organizations.
If you are someone interested in a data science career, then this document
file will guide you through the exciting career of data science professionals. Here we will be talking
about the job outlook in a data science career, the skills and qualifications required to become an
efficient data scientist, and USDSI’s Certified Data Science Professional (CDSP™) which is one of the best
certification programs for data science professionals which can help immensely in your data science career.
Because of this increased reliance of businesses on data science, there is a huge demand for certified data science professionals. As per the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for data scientists is projected to grow by 36% by 2031 as there are 13500 job postings for data
scientists every year. Not only that, the median annual salary of data scientists in the US was $122,840 last year which we can very much
expect to grow in the coming years.
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3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DATA SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
Data visualization for effective
communication of complex
findings in simple graphics
Collaborating with other
teams to assist with their
requirements.
Communicating their
results and findings
to the stakeholders
Before you get into this domain, you must understand what data science professionals do in their day-to-day life. Here are some common
tasks performed by these professionals:
For performing these data science works, they can use various types of tools such as Python, R, or Scala programming languages, and data
science libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Sci-kit learn. For data visualization, they use Matplotlib, Tableau, and Seaborn which are very
popular DV tools. And for machine learning platforms they can use Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, or Google Cloud AI
Platforms.
Collecting, cleaning
and analyzing data
Building models
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4. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BECOME
A DATA SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL
Data Science is a highly technical field that is an amalgamation of computer science, mathematics, and domain or industry knowledge.
Therefore, those who want to get into this field must fulfill pre-requisite educational qualifications.
Having a bachelor's or master’s degree or diploma in computer science, data analysis, and mathematics or STEM field is recommended to
perform data science tasks efficiently. Accompanied by the best data science certifications, the qualification becomes reinforced.
Here are a few skills that you must master:
· MATHEMATICS
· PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
· MACHINE LEARNING
· DATA VISUALIZATION
· AND BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
Apart from these technical and business skills, interpersonal skills like communication, collaboration, analytics, thinking, creativity, and
problem-solving skills are also very important.
ROLE OF USDSI’s CDSP™
The United States Data Science Institute (USDSI®) brings in a one of its kind certification program Certified Data Science Professional (CDSP
™) to empower students and young professionals with a detailed knowledge of the basics of data science. This program has been designed
specifically to assist students to get started with their data science career with a strong foundation in this domain. With this best starting
certification in data science, you can become a part of the 2.7 million data science professionals in the world.
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5. FEATURES OF CDSP™
The Certified Data Science Professional (CDSP™) is considered to be the best certification program for beginners because of several
distinguishing features that include:
TOPICS COVERED
Self-paced online
learning program
It is an affordable certifi-
cation option priced at
$691. USDSI®
provides
excellent payment plans to
encourage learning. Candidates
can pay either in whole or in three
installments ($345, $172, and $172).
Alumni get a digital badge
upon successful completion
of the exam with lifetime validity.
You can complete it within 4-25 weeks as
per your capability. And this certification
program requires at least 8-10 hours of
time commitment per week.
The course curriculum has been
designed by USDSI’s Data Science
Advisory Board (DSAB) which
comprises top data science
executives and SMEs from Fortune
500 companies CERTIFIED
DATA SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
(CDSP™)
USDSI® understands that technology is evolving rapidly and therefore there is a need to update the course curriculum regularly. Since this is
a beginner-level certification in data science, it helps students and young professionals who aspire to become certified data science
professionals, gain basic knowledge of this field. This program consists of 8 modules as follows where the students will learn:
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6. WORLD-CLASS RESOURCE CENTER
A certification program is designed known because of the resources
it provides. And undoubtedly, USDSI delivers one of the best state-of-the-art
resource hubs to help you with all the resources to prepare for the certificate exam.
When you enroll, you will get access to your dashboard consisting of this resource hub.
Here you can find personalized eBooks, HQ lecture videos, workshops, and practice
codes that make it an exhaustive and comprehensive study material.
EXAMINATION POLICY
Like any other educational program, you need to prove your mettle by passing an exam that will test your knowledge in this subject matter.
The CDSP™ exam is 100 minutes duration consisting of 60 questions. Students must choose any date between the 25th day and the 175th
day from the date of payment as their examination date. It is recommended that students must prepare well before they appear for this
certification exam. Students need to score 70% or more to pass this exam. Though students get 1 free attempts to pass this exam, if they fail
to do so, they can pay an additional fee of $149 for each further attempt and pass the exam.
· DATA SCIENCE AND ITS IMPORTANCE
· MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR DATA SCIENCE
· BIG DATA AND HADOOP
· DATABASE AND DATA SCIENCE
· PERFORMING DATA ANALYSIS
· DATA VISUALIZATION AND ITS LIBRARIES
· TABLEAU AND POWERBI FOR DATA SCIENCE
· DATA AND MACHINE LEARNING
It is advised that students must have a basic knowledge of programming languages to enroll in this program.
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7. BENEFITS OF CDSP CERTIFICATION
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The first and foremost thing is CDSP™ validates your
skills and expertise in this field
Your chances of getting hired increase
You can get up to 50% higher salary than others
Will get access to a community of data science
professionals for networking which can help you in
getting a job, enhance your knowledge and remain
updated with the latest trends in data science
And getting certified will demonstrate your
dedication toward your lifelong professional
development.
RECERTIFICATION
You will earn this prestigious data science certificate after the successful completion of the exam. CDSP™ is valid for 3 years. And as
technology advances, you also need to recertify yourself to validate your expertise in the latest data science tools and technologies. USDSI®
offers a renewal of your certificate at a very nominal fee saving you around 40-50% of the certification cost
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8. The Certified Data Science Professional
(CDSP™) is a highly credible certification
program for beginners that provides a great
platform for students and young professionals
to step into data science careers.
IN
CONCLUSION
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This is one of the most widely recognized
certification programs globally accepted in
all industries.
If you want to leverage thepower of data science
to enhanceyour company’s productivity and
boost your professional growth, then look no
further, CDSP™ is the choice you must make.
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