Data Science is a field of Big Data geared toward providing meaningful information based on large amounts of complex data. Data science, or data-driven science, combines different fields of work in statistics and computation in order to interpret data for the purpose of decision making. The goal of Data Science is to improve decision making through the analysis of data.
The Data Science Essentials is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Data Science. This exam includes topics such as General Concepts, Key Terms, Techniques, Principles, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Statistics, Data Visualization, Programming Languages for Data Science (R and Python), and Machine Learning.
The Data Science Essentials certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Data Science and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-031 |
Launch date |
May 16, 2018 |
Exam description |
The Data Science Essentials exam tests the candidate knowledge in Data Science. |
Current version |
1.0 |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
Number of questions |
20 questions |
Passing score |
70% (14 out of 20) |
Exam duration |
30 minutes |
Level |
Foundation |
Languages |
English and Portuguese (Brazilian) |
Exam description |
General Concepts, Key Terms, Techniques, Principles, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Statistics, Data Visualization, Programming Languages for Data Science (R and Python), and Machine Learning. |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• Data Science for Business: What You Need to Know about Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking - 1st Edition - Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett - O’Reilly; • Data Science For Dummies by Lillian Pierson; • Data Science from Scratch: First Principles with Python - 1st Edition by Joel Grus. |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Data Science |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
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There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.
If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).
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Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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