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Data Scientist Certification

Demonstrate that you can collect, analyze and interpret large amounts of data using machine learning and AI when needed. You will also need to effectively communicate the results of your analysis to business stakeholders.

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Begin your journey

Embark on your certification journey by registering today! Once registered, you'll have 30 days to conquer the timed exam(s) and practical exam. To ensure you're fully prepared, we recommend taking the readiness quiz before the certification.

Timed Exams

Test your knowledge

We will put your skills to the test with two timed exams. You will have two hours and two attempts at each exam to show you are ready. Not quite there? Don't worry, DataCamp's learning platform has everything you need to prepare and achieve your goals. 

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Practical exam

Instant feedback, instant results!

Once you've completed the timed exam, get ready to showcase your abilities in the practical exam. Dive into the sample exam beforehand to familiarize yourself with the format and expectations. For associate exams, you will be automatically graded, giving you your results moments after submitting. At higher levels you will be graded by a real human who will review the report and presentation that you submit. 

Receive a certificate

Congratulations!

Congratulations! You've navigated through the challenging terrains of our certification journey, showcasing your expertise and commitment along the way. In this final step, bask in the glory of your achievements as you officially receive your Certification. This badge of excellence not only symbolizes your proficiency in the field but opens doors to new opportunities in your career.

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Which level is right for me?

DataCamp's Data Analyst Certifications are offered at multiple levels, designed to align perfectly with your career goals, no matter where you are in your professional journey.

Data Scientist Associate

The Data Scientist Associate Certification can be taken in R or Python and is your gateway into the world of data, equipping you with foundational knowledge required to be successful as a Data Scientist.

This Certification has a deadline of 30 days and the full requirements can be found here.

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Timed Exam 1 (DS101) | 2 hours

Assess your ability to perform exploratory analysis and statistical experimentation. To pass, you should be able to calculate metrics to report data characteristics and relationships between features, create data visualizations, describe statistical concepts for hypothesis testing and experimentation, apply sampling methods to data, and perform statistical tests.


Timed Exam 2 (DS102) | 2 hours

Test your skills in data management, modeling, and programming for data science. To pass, you should be able to perform data import, joining, and aggregation tasks; clean data for analysis; assess and validate data quality; transform data for modeling; implement supervised and unsupervised learning models; assess model performance; and write production-quality code using functions, control flow, and loops.


Practical Exam (DS501P)

Apply your skills in data management, exploratory analysis and model development. You'll review a business problem, validate data, calculate metrics and fit models.

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Data Scientist

The Data Scientist Associate Certification can be taken in R or Python and is your gateway into the world of data, equipping you with foundational knowledge required to be successful as a Data Scientist.

This Certification has a deadline of 30 days and the full requirements can be found here.

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Timed Exam 1 (DS101) | 2 hours

This exam is the same as the Associate level exam.


Timed Exam 2 (DS201) | 2 hours

Tests your data management, programming, and modeling skills in R or Python, and SQL. To pass, you must perform data extraction, joining, aggregation, and cleaning in SQL, and assess and validate data quality. You should also be proficient in R or Python for similar tasks, including collecting data from non-standard formats. The exam requires preparing data for modeling, implementing and assessing supervised and unsupervised learning models, and writing production-quality code with functions, control flow, and loops. Additionally, you must demonstrate best practices in version control, testing, and package development.


Practical Exam (DS601P)

The final step is a practical exam assessing your data visualization and communication skills. You will review a business problem, create visualizations, and provide a summary for a defined audience. The presentation must be recorded and submitted via the certification portal. To pass, you need to present data concepts to small, diverse audiences, use data visualization effectively, frame and summarize data stories, and communicate with business leaders using written and verbal methods. 

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Prepare for Data Scientist Associate Certification

Make sure you're fully prepared for Certification by exploring the following Tracks.
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Associate Data Scientist in R

AdvancedSkill Level
88hrs
Learn how to use R for data science, from data manipulation to machine learning. Gain the career-building skills you need to succeed in data science!
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Prepare for Data Scientist Certification

Make sure you're fully prepared for Certification by exploring the following Tracks.
Explore Full Library

Associate Data Scientist in R

AdvancedSkill Level
88hrs
Learn how to use R for data science, from data manipulation to machine learning. Gain the career-building skills you need to succeed in data science!

Data Scientist in R

AdvancedSkill Level
27hrs
Learn data science with R, from data manipulation to machine learning, and gain the skills needed for the Data Scientist in R certification!

Data Scientist in Python

AdvancedSkill Level
26hrs
Learn data science in Python, from data manipulation to machine learning, and gain the skills needed for the Data Scientist in Python certification!
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Get exclusive access to our Certified Community

Once you’re certified, you’ll get access to our exclusive certification community. You’ll be able to connect with other certified professionals and explore content curated just for you by our community team.

  • Events with industry experts
  • Group forums to ask questions and get feedback on your work and portfolio
  • Exclusive content tailored to making you a top data professional
  • Resources to stand out and excel in your job search
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FAQ

What is a Data Scientist?

A Data Scientist uses advanced techniques to make predictions and recommendations. A data scientist might be involved in anything from developing new approaches for an organisation to solve a problem, to setting up the data to enable advanced techniques to be used in products. They will often be working with a range of different experts from developers to domain experts, so they need to be great communicators.

Who hires Data Scientists?

Data Scientists are now being hired across most industries, meaning that if there is an area you are passionate about, you can probably find a Data Science role there. The type of models that you will get to use will depend on the requirements of the industry. Data Scientists will either be acting as consultants within an organization, moving from department to department depending on the project, or based permanently within a single department.

How much do DataCamp Certifications cost?

DataCamp Certification is included with your premium subscription, so there are no additional costs. When you subscribe you will have access to all of the learning materials to prepare for your certification, practice assessments and exams and the certification itself.

Does DataCamp provide materials to prepare for Certification?

Yes! As part of your subscription, you will have access to our content library that includes hundreds of hours of courses, practice and projects. You won’t need to complete it all though. We have curated a series of Career tracks that will guide you through building the core skills you will need for certification. Once you feel ready, we also provide a range of resources to help you prepare for the exams themselves, giving you a chance to experience the process before you start.

When do I have to take the exams?

For DataCamp Certifications you can take the exams whenever you want. Just like the rest of the DataCamp platform, we have designed the certification process so that you can fit it into your schedule. For some of our exams, once you start you will have a set number of hours to complete, and you will have 30 days overall to complete all of the requirements. But otherwise, the process is designed so that everyone has the opportunity to get certified.

How long are DataCamp Certifications valid for?

Our Career Certifications are valid for two years from the date awarded. The data industry is moving quickly and it is important to keep your skills up to date, so you will be invited to retake the exams after two years, or if you would prefer, you can attempt to upgrade to a more advanced level certification.

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