• Learning Format

    Self-Paced Learning

Why Join this Program

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    Purdue’s Academic Excellence

    Joint data science program certificate from Purdue University Online and Simplilearn

    Joint data science program certificate from Purdue University Online and Simplilearn

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    Gain Generative AI Mastery

    Dedicated course on generative AI, prompt engineering, LLMs, ChatGPT, and their applications

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    IBM’s Industry Prowess

    Obtain certificates for IBM courses and get access to masterclasses delivered by IBM experts

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    Hands-on Learning Approach

    Practical learning through 25+ hands-on projects and 20+ tools with access to integrated labs

Data Science Certificate Program Overview

Experience the excellence of Purdue's academic prowess in data science and generative AI through this Professional Certificate Program. Explore essential topics like Python, ML, deep learning, NLP, data visualization, generative AI, explainable AI, ChatGPT, and more using an interactive learning approach with live sessions led by global experts.

Data Science and GenAI Certificate Advantage

This Certificate Program in Data Science and Generative AI is an all-encompassing program that leverages Purdue's academic excellence in data science and generative AI and Simplilearn's partnership with IBM.

  • Purdue Certification

    Partnering with Purdue University

    • Program certificate from Purdue University Online and Simplilearn
    • Masterclasses delivered by Purdue faculty and staff
    • Access to Purdue Alumni Association membership
  • IBM Certification

    Program in collaboration with IBM

    • Industry-recognized IBM certificates for IBM courses
    • Industry masterclasses conducted by IBM
    • Exclusive hackathons and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions

Data Science Certificate Program Details

Propel your career forward by embarking on a carefully designed learning journey that covers GenAI, prompt engineering, Python, data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, and more. With hands-on projects and industry-standard tools, you will be well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges.

    18+ Skills Covered

    • Exploratory Data Analysis
    • Descriptive Statistics
    • Inferential Statistics
    • Model Building and Finetuning
    • Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
    • Ensemble Learning
    • Deep Learning
    • Data Visualization
    • Generative AI
    • Prompt Engineering
    • Explainable AI
    • Machine Learning Algorithms
    • Model Training and Optimization
    • Model Evaluation and Validation
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Computer Vision
    • Reinforcement Learning
    • Speech Recognition

    Industry Project

    • Project 1

      Create a Virtual Assistant with Generative AI

      Develop a conversational chatbot that can engage in meaningful dialogues, answer questions, provide recommendations, and assist with tasks based on the documents provided.

    • Project 2

      Develop an Ecommerce App with Python

      Develop an e-commerce app on the Python platform that cancategorize, add or remove items from the cart and support different payment options

    • Project 3

      Build an Online Car Rental Platform

      Create an online car rental platform integrating scheduling and billing features and leveraging object-oriented programming techniques

    • Project 4

      Utilize Time Forecasting to Forecast for the Food Industry

      Use data science techniques, such as time series forecasting, to help a data analytics company forecast demand for different restaurant items.

    • Project 5

      Marketing Strategies with Exploratory Data Analysis

      Perform exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to better understand the various factors that contribute to customer acquisition.

    • Project 6

      Use Cluster Analysis for Song Classification

      Perform cluster analysis to create a recommended playlist of songs for users based on their user behavior.

    • Project 7

      Predicting Employee Iteration with Machine Learning

      Build a machine learning model that predicts a company's employee attrition rate by identifying patterns in their work habits and desire to stay with the company.

    • Project 8

      Utilize Deep Learning to Automate Ship Detection

      Use deep learning concepts, such as CNN, to automate a system that detects and prevents faulty situations resulting from human error and identifies the type of ships

    • Project 9

      Deep Learning models to Predict House Loan Repayment

      Create a model that predicts whether or not an applicant can repay a loan using historical data.

    • Project 10

      Facial Recognition for Healthcare Systems with Deep learning

      Leverage deep learning algorithms to develop a facial recognition feature that helps diagnose patients for genetic disorders and their variations.

    • Project 11

      Detecting Diabetics with CNN and Deploying with TensorFlow

      Use distributed training to construct a CNN model capable of detecting diabetic retinopathy and deploy it using TensorFlow Serving for an accurate diagnosis.

    • Project 12

      Employee performance Mapping

      Utilize SQL databases to map employee performance and construct reports for appraisals

    • Project 13

      Air Cargo Analysis with SQL

      Leverage SQL to generate reports using historical airline data, aiming to enhance services and improve customer experience.

    • Project 14

      Crime Analysis With Tableau Dashboard

      Prepare a dashboard to keep the police department and the city updated on crime statistics. You are required to create a dashboard/story using Tableau.

    • Project 15

      Creation of an Interactive Sales Dashboard

      Create an interactive sales dashboard in Tableau for an apparel OEM, which the sales department can use for ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

    Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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    An Immersive Learning Experience

    Peer to Peer engagement

    Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.

    Flexi Learn

    Missed a class? Access recordings to always maintain learning progress and keep up with your cohort.

    Mentoring session(s)

    Expert guidance sessions from mentors for doubt clarifications, project assistance, and learning support.

    Learning Support

    Get a dedicated Cohort Manager for all your queries and help you succeed at every learning step.

    Peer to Peer engagement
    Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.
    Flexi Learn
    Mentoring session(s)
    Learning Support

    Program Trainers

    • Simon Travasoli

      Simon Travasoli

      25+ years of experience

      Senior Data Science Consultant at Citi Bank

    • Armando Galeana

      Armando Galeana

      20+ years of experience

      Founder and CEO, Ubhuru Technologies

    • Prashant Nair

      Prashant Nair

      20+ years of experience

      Solution Architect | Data Scientist

    • Nikhil Garg

      Nikhil Garg

      16 + years of experience

      Data Science Instructor

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    Career Support

    Simplilearn Career Assistance

    Simplilearn’s Career Assist program, offered in partnership with Talent Inc, is a service that helps you to be career-ready for the workforce and land your dream job in U.S. markets.
    One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

    One-on-one Interview Service by TopInterview

    Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

    Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume

    Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit

    Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit

    30-day premium subscription to career.io

    30-day premium subscription to career.io

    Join The DS and GenAI industry:

    Data Science and AI are transforming life, from healthcare to logistics, with Generative AI revolutionizing industries via advanced models and solutions. As AI reshapes finance, retail, and more, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow.

    Job Icon$667.9 Bn

    Expected Generative AI Market Size by 2030.

    Source: Fortune Business
    Job Icon24.4%

    The global Generative AI market's projected CAGR from 2023-2030.

    Source: Statista
    Job Icon$4.4 Tn

    Expected value added by Generative AI to the global economy annually.

    Source: Mckinsey Research

    Batch Profile

    This Professional Certificate in Data Science and Generative AI is designed for working individuals from various sectors. The variety of students enriches class discussions.

    • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
      Industry
      Information Technology - 41%Consulting - 20%Manufacturing - 8%Pharma & Healthcare - 8%BFSI - 8%Others - 15%
      Companies
      Citigroup
      PricewaterhouseCoopers
      Tata Consultancy Services
      Abbott
      Bosch
      GE Aviation
      Accenture
      Ernst & Young
      VMware
      Amazon
      Nvidia
      Dell
    • The class maintains an impressive diversity across work experience and roles
      Designation Breakup
      Associate - 21%Midlevel - 47%Senior-level - 24%Executive - 8%
      Total Years of Experience
      Less than 3 years - 16%3-5 years - 15%5-8 years - 11%8+ years - 58%
    • The class has learners with varied educational qualifications from excellent institutions
      Qualification
      Bachelors - 53%Masters - 29%Post Graduates - 3%Others - 15%
      Universities
      BITS Pilani
      IIM Kozhikode
      HULT International Business School
      IIM Indore
      IIT Bombay
      University of Illinois at Chicago
      McGill University
      Oklahoma State University
      IIT Roorkee
      AIIMS
      NITIE
      Northern Illinois University

    Alumni Review

    The prevalence of big data in business decisions makes this a valuable course for working professionals and executives. This comprehensive online boot camp curriculum includes Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Business Analytics, and Deep Learning.

    John Scott

    VP of Global Finance Technology & InnovationWalmart

    Admission Details

    Application Process

    Candidates can apply for this Professional Certificate in DS and GenAI in 3 steps. Selected candidates receive an offer of admission, which is accepted by admission fee payment.

    STEP 1

    Submit Application

    Tell us why you want to enroll in this Data Science and GenAI Program.

    STEP 2

    Reserve Your Seat

    Complete your payment to reserve your admission

    STEP 3

    Start Learning

    Selected candidates can start learning as per the cohort date.

    Eligibility Criteria

    For admission to Certificate Program in Data Science and GenAI, candidates should have:

    2+ years of work experience preferred
    Have a High School Diploma/ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
    Basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics

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    Program Benefits

    • Masterclasses delivered by Purdue faculty and staff and IBM
    • Data Science and GenAI program completion certificate
    • Exposure to ChatGPT, GenAI, prompt engineering and more
    • Alumni Association Membership from Purdue University
    • Simplilearn’s Career Assistance post program completion
    • Acknowledgement
    • PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.