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Certified Data Science Professional
IITCC-DSP-CP · IITCC™ Certified Professional · 2025
Study Duration
90–120 hours
Credential Level
IITCC™ Certified Professional
Assessment
Capstone project
Pass Mark
70%
About This Certification
The IITCC™ Certified Data Science Professional credential validates end-to-end data science competency — from statistical analysis and exploratory data analysis through predictive modelling and data storytelling. Certified professionals demonstrate the ability to extract actionable insights from complex datasets using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Programme Content
What You Will Study
01
Statistics & Probability
- Descriptive and inferential statistics
- Probability distributions and hypothesis testing
- Correlation and regression analysis
- A/B testing and experimental design
02
Data Wrangling with Python & Pandas
- DataFrames, indexing, and merging
- Handling messy and large datasets
- Time series data preparation
- Web scraping and API data ingestion
03
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis
- Visualisation with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Identifying patterns and anomalies
- Communicating findings effectively
04
Predictive Modelling
- Linear and logistic regression
- Ensemble methods: bagging and boosting
- Cross-validation and model selection
- Evaluation metrics: RMSE, AUC-ROC, F1
05
SQL & Database Querying
- Complex SQL joins, subqueries, and window functions
- Query optimisation fundamentals
- Working with relational and NoSQL databases
- Data warehouse querying basics
06
Data Visualisation & Storytelling
- Dashboard design principles
- Tableau and Power BI fundamentals
- Data-driven narrative construction
- Presenting insights to non-technical stakeholders
What You Will Demonstrate
Skills Validated
Perform rigorous statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
Wrangle and transform large, messy datasets using Python
Build and evaluate predictive models
Write complex SQL queries for data extraction
Create compelling data visualisations and dashboards
Communicate data insights clearly to business stakeholders
Ideal Candidates
Who Should Enrol
Aspiring data scientists and analysts
Business intelligence professionals seeking advanced credentials
Engineers moving into data-centric roles
Graduates of statistics, mathematics, or computer science programmes
Certification Assessment
How You Are Assessed
Assessment Format
Capstone project + proctored online examination
Duration
2.5 hours
Pass Mark
70%
Attempts
Up to 2 attempts included
Upon Successful Completion
IITCC™ Digital Certificate of Professional Competence
Blockchain-secured credential badge (Edubuk)
Unique Certification ID for employer verification
Skill transcript for LinkedIn and job applications
Project Validation Record (where applicable)
Employer Readiness Score
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