Data Scientist

Master’s Program

Understand Generative AI Exposure to prominent tools:

and its potential

Leverage the IBM Advantage with

masterclasses, ask-me-anything
and more
sessions and hackathons by IBM
Table of contents

About the program 01

Key Features of the Program 02

About IBM and Simplilearn Collaboration 03

Eligibility Criteria / Who should Enroll to this Program 04

Program Outcomes 05

Learning Path 06

Electives 16

Tools Covered 22

Projects 23

Certificate 25
About the Course
In partnership with IBM, the Data Scientist Master’s Program propels your data science
career, providing world-class training and essential skills. Offering comprehensive instruction
in sought-after data science and machine learning skills, the program ensures hands-on
experience with vital tools like Python, SQL, Excel, machine learning, Tableau, Generative AI,
prompt engineering, ChatGPT, and more. Achieve expertise in data science through a deep
exploration of data interpretation nuances, mastery of machine learning, and the acquisition of
powerful programming skills, elevating your career to new heights.

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Key Features of the Program

Data Scientist Program Industry masterclasses

completion certificate. delivered by experts from IBM.

Core curriculum delivered in Earn IBM certificates for IBM

live online classes by industry courses.
experts.

Exclusive hackathons and “ask-

Live interactive sessions on me-anything” sessions by IBM.
the latest AI trends, such
as ChatGPT, Generative AI, Simplilearn’s career services
prompt engineering, and more. help you get noticed by top
hiring companies.
3 Capstones and 25+ hands-on
projects from various industry
domains.

Gain exposure to Python,

Tableau, SQL, ChatGPT,
OpenAI, Dall-E and other
prominent tools.

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About IBM and Simplilearn
Collaboration

IBM is a leading cognitive solution and cloud platform company offering a plethora of
technology and consulting services. Each year, IBM invests approximately $6 billion in
research and development and has achieved five Nobel Laureates, nine US National Medals
of Technology and Innovation, five US National Medals of Science, six Turing Awards, and 10
inductees in the US Inventors Hall of Fame.

A partnership between IBM and Simplilearn introduces students to the best-in-class applied
learning experience, making them experts in data and AI. In collaboration with IBM, this
program delivers a top-notch, industry-relevant curriculum and prepares students for any job
role in the data science domain.

About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online bootcamp provider, enabling learners around

the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership with
world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging
technologies and skills transforming the global economy, such as artificial
intelligence, data science, cloud computing, programming, and more. Our hands-
on and immersive training includes live virtual classes, integrated labs and
projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million
professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have
harnessed our award-winning programs to achieve their career and business goals.

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Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this program, candidates should have:

A bachelor’s degree with an average score of at least 50 percent

Prior knowledge or experience in programming and mathematics
2+ years of formal work experience (preferred)

Who is this Program Ideal for?

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and
backgrounds. The diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and
interactions. A role in data science requires an amalgam of experience, data science
knowledge, and the use of the correct tools and technologies. It is a solid career
choice for professionals seeking to transition into the data science field. Aspiring
professionals of any educational background with an analytical bent of mind are
most suited to pursue this Post Graduate Program in Data Science.

Professionals keen to develop expertise in data science,

with the objective of:

Enhancing effectiveness in their current role

Transitioning to data science roles in their organization
Seeking to advance their career in the industry
Giving shape to entrepreneurial aspirations

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Program Outcomes

Understand Generative AI, its landscape, Gain an in-depth understanding of data

and practical applications structure and data manipulation

Learn about prompt engineering, Apply effective prompt engineering

explainable AI, conversational AI, large techniques to improve the performance
language models, ChatGPT, and much and control the behavior of generative AI
more models

Perform scientific and technical Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of

computing using the SciPy package supervised and unsupervised learning
and its sub-packages such as Integrate, models such as linear regression, logistic
Optimize, Statistics, IO, and Weave regression, clustering, dimensionality
reduction, K-NN, and pipelines

Grasp fundamentals of Excel analytics Master the concepts of recommendation

functions and conditional formatting engines and time series modeling

Understand the tools and techniques Gain practical mastery over principles,
used in business analysis planning and algorithms, and applications of machine
monitoring learning

Understand and use linear and non-linear Gain expertise in mathematical

regression models and classification computing using the NumPy and scikit-
techniques for data analysis learn package

Learn to visualize data using Tableau

and Power BI and become proficient in
building interactive dashboards

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 Learning Path

Programming
Essentials

Python for
SQL Certification Data Science
Course (IBM)

Machine Learning Applied Data Science

using Python with Python

Tableau Desktop Specialist Data Scientist

Certification Training Capstone

Electives
Business Analytics with Excel R Programming for Data Science
(IBM)
PL-300 Microsoft Power BI
Certification Training Data Scientist Industry Masterclass

Essentials of Generative AI,

Prompt Engineering & ChatGPT

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Programming Essentials
In this course, you will develop essential Python skills that are a crucial foundation for
your progress throughout the program.

Learning Outcomes:
Acquire proficiency in both procedural Learn about the various types of loops
and object-oriented programming in Python

Recognize the advantages and benefits Explore the concept of variable scope
of using Python as a programming within functions
language
Explain the principles and
Install Python and its integrated characteristics of object-oriented
development environment programming

Become familiar with Jupyter Describe methods, attributes, and

Notebook and its practical applications access modifiers in Python

Implement Python identifiers, Gain a solid understanding of multi-

indentations, and comments effectively threading

Understand Python’s data types,

operators, and string functions

Topics covered:
Fundamentals of Programming Python Functions

Introduction to Python Programming Object-Oriented Programming

Concepts with Python
Python Data Types and Operators
Threading
Conditional Statements and Loops in
Python

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SQL Certification Course

Enroll in this course to acquire essential knowledge for effectively working with SQL
databases and leveraging them in your applications. Throughout the course, you will
gain a solid understanding of SQL statements, conditional statements, commands, joins,
subqueries, and various functions, empowering you to manage your SQL database for
scalable growth.

Learning Outcomes:
Develop a comprehensive Acquire expertise in various SQL
understanding of databases and their lessons, including filtering, ordering,
relationships aliasing, aggregate commands,
grouping, conditional statements, joins,
Learn how to use common query tools
subqueries, views, and indexing
and work with SQL commands
Explore different SQL functions such
Master transactions, table creation,
as string, mathematical, date and time,
and views for efficient database
and pattern-matching functions
management
Understand user access control
Comprehend and execute stored
functions to ensure database security
procedures to perform complex
operations

Topics covered:
SQL Statements Joins

Restore and Back-up String Functions

Selection Commands - Filtering & Mathematical Functions

Ordering
Date and Time Functions
Aggregate Commands
Pattern (String) Matching
Group By Commands
User Access Control Functions
Conditional Statements

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Python for Data Science (IBM)

The course provides the necessary skills to leverage Python for data science. By the course’s
conclusion, participants will be proficient in writing Python scripts and performing hands-on data
analysis using a Jupyter-based lab environment.

Learning Outcomes:
Create your first Python program using Utilize the pandas library to load,
variables, strings, functions, loops, and manipulate, and save data, and read
conditions and write files in Python

Understand and apply concepts

related to lists, sets, dictionaries,
conditions, branching, objects, and
classes in Python

Topics covered:
Python Basics Working with Data in Python

Python Data Structures Working with NumPy Arrays

Python Programming Fundamentals

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Applied Data Science with Python

This course comprehensively explores data science essentials, covering data preparation,
model building, and evaluation. Participants will delve into fundamental Python concepts,
including strings, Lambda functions, and lists. Additionally, they will gain proficiency in
essential topics such as NumPy, linear algebra, and statistical concepts, which include
measures of central tendency and dispersion, skewness, covariance, and correlation. The
course also encompasses hypothesis testing techniques such as Z-test, T-test, ANOVA,
and data manipulation using pandas. Participants will use popular libraries like Matplotlib,
Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh to enhance their data visualization skills.

Learning Outcomes:
Explain the fundamentals of data Describe the null hypothesis and
science and its practical applications alternative hypothesis in hypothesis
testing
Explore the processes of data
preparation, model building, and Examine different hypothesis tests,
evaluation including Z-test, T-test, and ANOVA

Apply Python concepts related to Understand the concept of ANOVA for

strings, Lambda functions, and lists statistical analysis
comprehensively
Work with pandas’ two primary data
Develop a strong understanding of structures: Series and DataFrame.
NumPy and its applications, including
Utilize pandas for data loading,
array indexing and slicing techniques
indexing, reindexing, and data merging
Apply principles of linear algebra in
Prepare, format, normalize, and
data analysis, including its application
standardize data using data binning
in calculus
techniques
Calculate measures of central tendency
Create effective visualizations using
and dispersion in data
Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh
Gain a clear understanding of
statistical concepts like skewness,
covariance, and correlation

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Topics covered:
Introduction to Data Science Advanced Statistics

Essentials of Python Programming Working with pandas

NumPy Data Analysis

Linear Algebra Data Wrangling

Statistics Fundamentals Data Visualization

Probability Distributions End-to-End Statistics Applications in

Python

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Machine Learning using Python

This course comprehensively explores diverse machine learning types and their practical
applications. Participants will gain insights into the machine learning pipeline, delving
into supervised learning, regression models, and classification algorithms. Additionally,
the course covers unsupervised learning, clustering techniques, and ensemble modeling.
Participants will also evaluate well-known machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow
and Keras and get hands-on experience building a recommendation engine using PyTorch.

Learning Outcomes:
Examine various types of machine List various types of classification
learning and understand their unique algorithms and comprehend their
characteristics specific applications

Analyze the machine learning Master various types of unsupervised

pipeline and gain a comprehensive learning methods and determine their
understanding of key operations appropriate use
involved in machine learning
Gain a deep understanding of
operations (MLOps)
different clustering techniques within
Explore supervised learning and its unsupervised learning
wide range of applications
Examine different ensemble modeling
Understand the concepts of overfitting techniques, such as bagging, boosting,
and underfitting and learn techniques and stacking
to detect and prevent them
Evaluate and compare different
Analyze different regression models machine learning frameworks,
and identify their suitability for specific including TensorFlow and Keras
scenarios
Build a recommendation engine using
Identify linearity between variables and PyTorch
create correlation maps

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Topics covered:
Machine Learning Unsupervised Learning

Supervised Learning Ensemble Learning

Regression and its Applications Recommendation Systems

Classification and its Applications

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Training

This Tableau course gives participants a comprehensive understanding of creating
captivating visualizations, optimizing data organization, and designing informative charts
and dashboards to facilitate informed business decisions. Throughout the program, you
will delve into data visualization concepts, gain proficiency in crafting diverse combo
charts and stories, and learn to work with filters, parameters, and sets. Additionally, you
will master the art of constructing interactive dashboards.

Learning Outcomes:
Acquire expertise in various Learn how to construct different
visualization techniques, such as heat charts, interactive dashboards, and
maps, treemaps, waterfall charts, and captivating story interfaces and how to
Pareto charts share insights effectively

Understand the importance of Gain proficiency in data blending,

metadata and its application in Tableau creating data extracts, and efficiently
organizing and formatting data
Skillfully work with filters, parameters,
and sets to manipulate data effectively Master various calculations, including
arithmetic, logical, table, and level of
Become proficient in utilizing special
detail (LOD)
field types and Tableau-generated
fields and creating and employing
parameters

Topics covered:
Introduction to Data Visualization Effective Data Preparation
Techniques
Overview of Tableau
Working with Filters and Analytics in
Tableau Workspace and Different
Tableau
Chart Types
Building Dashboards in Tableau
Creating Charts and Data
Preparation Techniques

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STEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Data Scientist Capstone

The data science capstone project provides a valuable opportunity to apply the skills
you have acquired during this program. With the guidance of dedicated mentors, you
will address a real-world data science problem aligned with industry standards. This
comprehensive project covers data processing, model building, and reporting business
results and insights. It is the final step in your learning journey and enables you to
demonstrate your data science expertise to potential employers.

Key learning objectives:

Data Processing: Utilizing various Model Fine-tuning: Applying various
techniques to transform raw data into techniques to enhance the model’s
meaningful insights accuracy and selecting the best-
performing champion model
Model Building: Employing techniques
such as regression and decision trees Dashboarding and Result Presentation:
to create accurate and intelligent Using Tableau to create a dashboard
machine learning models capable of with meaningful insights to present
making predictions your final results

Python or SAS: Developing your

model and conducting a complete
model-building exercise, including
data splitting, testing, and validating
data using the k-fold cross-validation
process

This project will allow you to showcase your practical data science skills and reinforce your
understanding of the entire data science process. As a result, you will be well-prepared to impress
potential employers with your expertise.

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Electives
Business Analytics with Excel
Enroll in this course to gain practical, data-driven decision-making skills by mastering data
analysis and statistics. Leveraging Excel, you will acquire the expertise to perform sophisticated
data analytics, empowering you to make informed business decisions confidently.

Learning Outcomes:
Understand the importance of business Apply statistical tools and concepts
analytics and its role in various like moving averages, hypothesis
industries testing, ANOVA, and regression to
data sets using Excel
Grasp the fundamentals of Excel
analytics functions and conditional Effectively represent your findings
formatting using charts and dashboards

Learn how to analyze complex data Get introduced to the latest Microsoft
sets efficiently using pivot tables and analytics tools and technologies
slicers

Solve stochastic and deterministic

analytical problems using Excel’s
powerful tools, including Scenario
Manager, Solver, and Goal Seek

Topics covered:
Introduction to CBAP certification Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables

Introduction to Business Analytics Dashboarding

Formatting and Conditional Business Analytics with Excel

Formatting in Excel
Data Analysis Using Statistics
Important Functions in Excel

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By completing this course, you will gain valuable data analysis and statistical skills using Excel,
preparing you to make data-driven decisions that can significantly impact your professional
endeavors.

PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Certification Training

Microsoft Power BI offers robust tools to analyze data and extract valuable business insights
through interactive dashboards. This comprehensive training course on Power BI empowers you
to fully harness its potential, enabling you to solve business challenges and improve operations
effectively. Throughout the course, you’ll learn to develop dashboards from published reports
expertly, utilize Quick Insights to discover valuable patterns rapidly and adopt practical
approaches for various tasks performed within Power BI, from data gathering to in-depth analysis.
Additionally, the course provides helpful troubleshooting techniques to address various issues
that may arise while using Power BI.

Learning Outcomes:
Create dynamic dashboards from Incorporate shapes into your reports to
published reports, enhancing data design and emphasize key elements to
visualization and interactivity create narratives

Rapidly generate visuals and Integrate custom visuals into your

dashboards with quick insights to gain reports and dashboards to tailor them
valuable insights from your data to your specific needs

Utilize natural language in the Q&A Share reports and dashboards

feature to generate visuals for effectively, understanding the pros and
actionable insights cons of different sharing methods

Create and manage data alerts to stay Complete a comprehensive Power BI

informed of important changes in your data analysis and visualization project
data from start to finish

Learn best practices for report layout Enhance team collaboration using
and data visualization to maximize the Microsoft Teams to facilitate smooth
impact of your reports communication and sharing

Understand when to use specific charts

or graphs based on the questions
you’re addressing or the story you’re
presenting

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Topics covered:
Data Retrieval and Preparation Techniques Generating Interactive Reports and
for Efficient Analysis Dashboards

Developing Proficiency in Data Management Tips and Tricks for Efficient Power BI Usage

By completing this course, you will gain a strong command of Power BI, enabling you to analyze
data effectively, create compelling visualizations, and derive valuable insights to make informed
business decisions.

Essentials of Generative AI, Prompt

Engineering & ChatGPT
In this course, participants will comprehensively study generative AI models, particularly ChatGPT.
The curriculum covers essential principles of Generative AI, prompt engineering, explainable AI,
conversational AI, ChatGPT, and other large language models.

Learning Outcomes:
Build strong foundations in generative AI Explore diverse applications and scenarios
models, understanding their core principles where ChatGPT can be effectively utilized
and various types
Master fine-tuning techniques to personalize
Recognize the importance of explainable and enhance ChatGPT models
AI and distinguish between different
Address the ethical challenges of Generative
approaches to achieve transparency in AI
AI models, ensuring responsible data usage,
systems
mitigating bias, and preventing misuse
Apply effective prompt engineering
Gain insights into the transformative
techniques to optimize performance and
potential of Generative AI across various
control the behavior of generative AI
industries and examine prominent
models
generative AI tools
Develop a comprehensive understanding
Dive into the future of generative AI,
of ChatGPT, exploring its operational
identifying challenges and the necessary
mechanisms, notable features, and
steps to unlock its full potential
limitations

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Topics covered:
Introduction to Generative AI and its Exploring Large Language Models
Landscape
In-depth Analysis of ChatGPT and its
Explainable AI: Understanding the Applications
Importance of Transparency
Fine-tuning Techniques for Personalization
Conversational AI: Applications and
Ethical Considerations in Generative AI
Advancements
Models: Responsible Data Usage and Privacy
The Art of Prompt Engineering
Exploring the Future of Generative AI
Designing and Generating Effective Prompts
Leveraging AI Technologies for Innovation
for AI models

Upon completing this course, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of Generative AI,
focusing on ChatGPT, enabling you to apply these cutting-edge technologies responsibly and
creatively across various domains.

R Programming for Data Science

R programming is a vital tool for data analysis and is essential for aspiring data science
professionals. This course teaches you how to write R code, explore R’s data structures, and
create custom functions. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to embark on your
first data analysis project.

Learning Outcomes:
Learn about fundamental concepts Master the art of accurately reading and
such as math, variables, strings, vectors, handling text, CSV, and Excel files
factors, and vector operations in R
Learn how to save and write data
Gain essential knowledge about arrays objects in R
and matrices, lists, and data frames
Understand and effectively work with
Explore conditions and loops, functions strings and dates in R
in R, objects, classes, and debugging

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Topics covered:
R Basics Working with Data in R

Data Structures in R Strings and Dates in R

R Programming Fundamentals

By completing this course, you will acquire the necessary skills in R programming to kickstart your
data analysis journey and prepare yourself for success in data science.

Data Scientist Industry Masterclass

Attend this live interactive industry masterclass to gain insights about the latest
advancements in data science.

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SKILLS COVERED
Generative AI Model Building and Fine

Tuning
Prompt Engineering

Ensemble Learning
ChatGPT

Data Visualization
Exploratory Data Analysis

Database management
Descriptive Statistics

Data Science
Inferential Statistics

Supervised and
Explainable AI Unsupervised Learning

Conversational AI

Large Language Models

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Tools Covered

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Projects

Sales Analysis Employee Performance Analysis

Utilize Python to analyze a clothing Create ML programs to understand
company’s sales data for the fourth different factors affecting employee
quarter across Australian states to help turnover. Use clustering, the SMOTDE
the company make data-driven decisions technique, and the K-fold cross-validation
for the coming year. model to analyze performance and
suggest employee retention strategies.

Classification of Songs Interactive Sales Dashboard

Perform exploratory data analysis and Create an interactive sales dashboard for
cluster analysis to create personalized song an apparel OEM in Tableau for the sales
lists and an efficient recommendation department to use for ad-hoc analysis and
system. reporting.

Crime Analysis with Marketing Strategies with

Tableau Dashboard Exploratory Data Analysis
Prepare a dashboard to keep the police Perform exploratory data analysis and
department and the city updated on the hypothesis testing to help a marketing
statistics of crime events. You must create department understand the factors
a dashboard/story using Tableau. contributing to customer acquisition and
build a better strategy.

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Ecommerce App with Python Weather Prediction
Develop an ecommerce app on the Create a classification model using ten
Python platform that can categorize, years of rainfall data to predict the
add or remove items from the cart and weather for different locations across
support different payment options. Australia.

Credit Card Fraud Analysis

Utilize data science and machine learning
methodologies to identify fraudulent
credit card transactions so that end
customers are not charged for items they
did not purchase.

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Certificate

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O F AC H I E V E M E N T

Data Scientist

T H I S I S T O C E R T I F Y T H AT

JOHN DOE
Has successfully graduated from the Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Masters Program having completed all mandated course
requirements and industry projects with distinction.

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Python for Data Science

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