DSM 003: Python for Data Science (PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python )

Kshs. 62 000 | 16 Weeks

Enrollment Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative field from a recognized University
  • Atleast average grade of C+(Plus) in KCSE exams or its equivalent
  • Training in Advanced Excel Functions from Blue Nile Analytica
  • Certification in Entry Level Python Programming from International Python Institute
  • Basic Computer Literacy Skills
  • Laptop
  • Access to the Internet

PROMOTION ( OCTOBER 1- DECEMBER 31, 2023 ENROLLMENT)

Any current and former  BNA trainee that enrolls by August 15, 2023 will get 50% discount payable in 3 installments as follows: -

1. October 1, 2023 -kshs. 12, 000

2. November 1, 2023 -Kshs. 10, 000

3. December 1, 2023 -Kshs. 10, 000


PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python

(Exam PCAD-31-0x)

Certification Date : January 15, 2024

Certification fee : $319 payable directly to International Python Institute by January 2,  2024


Course Contents/Details



Python Libraries for Data Analytics & Machine Learning

  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
  • SciPy
  • SKlearn
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch

Data Analysis Essentials with Python

Dive into data science, learn how to process, analyze, model, and visualize data using Python, and prepare for the PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python certification.

This intermediate course gives you an opportunity to dive into Python programming for data analysis purposes, and it will teach you the foundational skills required in the field of data analytics. The course will introduce you to the main toolkits, concepts, and methodologies employed by data analysts and data scientists, and will teach you how to program in Python in order to obtain, clean, analyze, summarize, and present data accurately and effectively.

Having completed the course, you will be prepared to attempt the qualification PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python certification, and to get your foot in the door to careers in data science, marketing analytics, machine learning, and software engineering.

Key skills you will learn

Sign up for Data Analysis Essentials with Python, and learn these core skills:

  • Python for Data Analysis
  • Computer Programming
  • Algorithmic Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Mining, Manipulation, Modelling, and Visualization
  • Best Practices in Programming
  • Statistical Operations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making


PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python

(Exam PCAD-31-0x)

PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python certification validates that the individual demonstrates proficiency in Python data acquisition, cleaning, manipulation, modeling, analysis, and visualization techniques. The credential confirms the holder's expertise in the field of data analytics, such as decision-making under uncertainty, data-based decision-making, predictive modelling, and model selection, as well as measures their skills in using Python for file processing and performing programming operations with the use of the NumPy, PandasMatplotlibSeaborn, and SciKit-Learn libraries.

PCAD™ certification gives its holders confidence in their data analytics and programming skills, helps them stand out in the job market, and gives them a head start on preparing for and advancing to the professional level.

PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python certification (Exam PCAD-31-0x) is a professional, high-stakes credential that measures the candidate's ability to perform Python coding tasks related to mining, importing, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis, manipulating data and performing statistical analyses on them, summarizing and visualizing datasets, using simple machine learning algorithms to perform predictive data modeling, and building Python solutions for data science purposes.

The PCAD™ certification shows that the individual is familiar with the following concepts: basic concepts, methodologies, and best practices in data analytics, data extraction and mining, file processing (csv, html, json, data analytics with NumPy and Pandas, data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn, machine learning and data modeling with SciKit-Learn.

PCAD™: Exam Information

SPECIFICATIONS ITEMDESCRIPTION
Exam name
PCAD™ – Certified Associate in Data Analytics with Python
Exam Code & Current Exam Versions
PCAD-31-0x (Status: Coming Q1 2023)
Pre-requisites
None
Validity
5 years (unless retaken or PCPD is earned)
Exam Duration
Exam: 65 minutes, NDA/Tutorial: 10 minutes
Number of Questions
40
Format
Single- and multiple-select questions | Python 3.x
Passing Score
70%
Languages
English
Cost

USD 295 (Exam)

USD 319 (Exam + Practice Test)

USD 49 (Practice Test)

Delivery Channel

Pearson VUE: Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Centers + OnVUE Online Proctoring from Pearson VUE


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