Certifications That Can Boost Your Data Science Career in 2024

In today’s data science landscape, how does one set themselves apart from the competition? Certifications in data science can greatly enhance your career by proving your skills and creating new job opportunities in 2024. Data science certificates help to gain knowledge about data science. They also help to validate our skills in this field. Let’s take a look at some of the best certifications out there.

Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)

 
Candidates passing the Certified Analytics Professional certification demonstrate proficiency in analytics. The candidate needs a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in analytics to write this exam. A master’s degree and three years of experience or seven years of non-analytics experience are also sufficient. The exam includes topics such as data preparation and model building. 

Cost: $375 for members, $575 for non-members      
Validity: 3 years

Google Certified Professional Data Engineer

 
The Google Certified Professional Data Engineer certification proves one’s skills in developing and designing Google Cloud Platform data processing systems. The candidates should have knowledge of data engineering and the practical usage of Google Cloud products. No formal qualifications are explicitly stated but applicants are expected to have at least three years of working experience in the relevant field. One of those years should be specifically dedicated to developing and implementing concepts related to Google Cloud.

Cost: $200 USD
Validity: 2 years

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

 
The Azure Data Scientist Associate certification verifies abilities in implementing and operating machine learning solutions on Azure technologies. The exam is designed to check proficiency in ML, NLP and computer vision. It also shows how Azure’s vast toolbox and services may lead to the development of scalable and successful machine learning systems. One should have enough knowledge and skills in data science concepts and proficiency in Python.

Cost: $165 
Validity: 2 years

SAS Certified Data Scientist

 
The SAS Certified Data Scientist certification shows that the candidate is able to use SAS for data analysis. In order to progress to the AI & Machine Learning Professional or Advanced Analytics certification, one has to clear the Advanced Programming and Data Curation Professional exams. This test measures the understanding and expertise of the candidate on various aspects related to the data analysis process. These skills include aggregation, transformation, and cleaning of data.

Cost: $180
Validity: 3 years

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

 
The topics covered in the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate online course equip learners with skills that would enable them to practice data science. The program participants can enroll in several online classes that can become useful as one’s foundation in pursuing a career in data science. Beginner courses include overviews of data exploration and visualization. The program also includes modules focused on advanced areas within data science, such as data analysis with Python and data visualization with R. 

Cost: $ 234
Validity: Credentials do not expire

Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer

 
The Cloudera Certified Professional Data Engineer certification consists of several aspects of data engineering within a big data environment. It equips candidates with the expertise needed to design robust and scalable data pipelines for large scale data processing. Candidates seeking this certification should possess an understanding of data engineering principles and be well versed in big data technologies.

Cost: $400 
Validity: 2 years

[DASCA] Senior Data Scientist (SDS)

 
The Senior Data Scientist certificate recognizes individuals who show proficiency in modeling machine learning and data science. The Senior Data Scientist certification comes with criteria that candidates need to fulfill to obtain the certification. A master’s degree in a related field, including computer science, statistics, mathematics or related subjects, is one of these. Candidates must also have at least five years’ worth of work experience dealing with data science work.

Cost: $775 
Validity: 3 years

Wrapping Up

 
It is highly essential to gain certification to enhance your data science career in 2024 since it will help to verify credibility, enhance the reputation of the worker, and open new opportunities for promotions. In that regard, these certifications will help you prove that you are a competent data science worker capable and willing to solve problems. 
 
 

Jayita Gulati is a machine learning enthusiast and technical writer driven by her passion for building machine learning models. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Liverpool.