• Application closes on

    3 Jan, 2025
  • Program duration

    6 months
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

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

Corporate Training

Enterprise training for teams

Fast-track Your Career

After completing the course, Simplilearn learners have made successful career transitions, boosted career growth, and got salary hikes.

Learner’s achievements

Maximum salary hike

150%

Average salary hike

70%

Hiring partners

2900+

Our Alumni In Top Companies

Data Science and GenAI Program Overview

This Professional Certificate Program in Data Science offers broad exposure to vital concepts and tools from Python to Machine Learning, and much more. This Data Science certification program in Pune provides you with hands-on projects and labs, bringing life to the concepts. Our staff will guide and train you in this Data Science certification program in Pune.

Key Features

  • Program completion certificate from Purdue University Online and Simplilearn
  • Access to Purdue’s alumni association membership on program completion
  • Core curriculum delivered in live online classes by industry experts
  • Industry-recognized IBM certificates for IBM courses
  • Engage in live online masterclasses led by Purdue faculty, staff, and IBM experts
  • Exclusive hackathons and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions by IBM
  • Gain exposure to ChatGPT, Gemini, Keras, TensorFlow and other prominent tools
  • Interactive sessions on the latest AI trends, such as GenAI, prompt engineering, LLMs, and more
  • 3 capstones and 25+ hands-on projects from various industry domains
  • Simplilearn's JobAssist helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
Key Features
Program completion certificate from Purdue University Online and Simplilearn
Access to Purdue’s alumni association membership on program completion
Core curriculum delivered in live online classes by industry experts
Industry-recognized IBM certificates for IBM courses
Engage in live online masterclasses led by Purdue faculty, staff, and IBM experts
Exclusive hackathons and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions by IBM
Gain exposure to ChatGPT, Gemini, Keras, TensorFlow and other prominent tools
Interactive sessions on the latest AI trends, such as GenAI, prompt engineering, LLMs, and more
3 capstones and 25+ hands-on projects from various industry domains
Simplilearn's JobAssist helps you get noticed by top hiring companies

Data Science and GenAI Program Advantage

This Professional Certificate 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 and GenAI 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.

Learning Path

  • Get started with the Professional Certificate in Data Science and Generative AI in partnership with Purdue University Online and explore everything about the domain. Kickstart your Data Science journey with the preparatory courses on Statistics and Programming.

    • Master procedural & OOP in Python.
    • Understand Python's benefits.
    • Install Python & its IDE.
    • Familiarization with Jupyter Notebook.
    • Implement identifiers, indentations, & comments effectively.
    • Grasp Python's data types, operators, & string functions.
    • Learn various loops in Python.
    • Explore variable scope in functions.
    • Explain OOP principles & characteristics.
    • Understand databases & relationships.
    • Use query tools & SQL commands.
    • Master transactions, table creation, & views.
    • Execute complex stored procedures.
    • Acquire expertise in SQL filtering, grouping, joins, etc.
    • Explore SQL functions: string, math, date, and pattern matching.
    • Ensure database security with access control functions.
    • Gain Python skills for data science.
    • Write Python scripts proficiently.
    • Perform hands-on data analysis.
    • Utilize Jupyter-based lab environment.
    • Explore data prep, modeling, & evaluation.
    • Master NumPy, array indexing, slicing.
    • Understand skewness, covariance, correlation.
    • Describe null & alternative hypotheses.
    • Examine Z-test, T-test, ANOVA.
    • Utilize pandas' Series & DataFrame.
    • Create visualizations with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh.
    • Explore diverse ML types & applications.
    • Understand ML pipeline & supervised learning.
    • Learn regression models & classification algorithms.
    • Cover unsupervised learning & clustering techniques.
    • Evaluate frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras.
    • Build a recommendation engine with PyTorch.
    • Deploy deep learning tools with AI/ML frameworks.
    • Explore fundamental concepts & practical applications.
    • Understand deep learning vs. machine learning.
    • Cover neural networks, propagation, TensorFlow 2, Keras.
    • Learn performance improvement & interpretability.
    • Study CNNs, transfer learning, RNNs, and autoencoders.
    • Create neural networks in PyTorch.
    • Build & optimize models with Keras & TensorFlow.
    • Understand the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and generative AI models
    • Comprehend the concept of explainable AI, recognize its significance, and identify different approaches
    • Gain an understanding of ChatGPT, including its working mechanisms, notable features, and limitations
    • Identify and explore diverse applications and use cases where ChatGPT
    • Gain exposure to fine-tuning techniques to customize and optimize ChatGPT models 
    • Recognize the ethical challenges of generative AI models and ChatGPT
    • Gain insights into the future of generative AI and its challenges.
       
    • Explore generative AI's role in data science.
    • Learn its applications across industries.
    • Overcome lifecycle challenges with generative AI.
    • Leverage it for data understanding & model building.
    • Master industry-specific EDA tools & techniques.
    • Develop skills for success in data science.
    • Learn to leverage generative AI for data challenges and workflows.
    • Gain hands-on experience with real-world applications.
    • Explore tools like GANs and VAEs for data preparation and augmentation.
    • Focus on exploratory analysis, predictive modeling, and industry challenges.
    • Refine data science skills with practical generative AI applications.
    • Complete a guided project to apply AI techniques to real-world problems.
    • Benefit from labs, expert insights, and an ethical framework.
  • The data science and machine learning capstone project provides a unique opportunity to apply skills in real-world scenarios. Guided by industry mentors, you'll address industry challenges, from data processing to presenting results. Using Python or SAS, implement regression, decision trees, and AI algorithms for accurate models. Ensure model robustness with k-fold cross-validation. Utilize Tableau for insightful result visualization.

Electives:
  • Attend an online interactive masterclass and get insights about advancements in technology/techniques in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning.

  • Attend this online interactive industry master class to gain insights about Data Science advancements and AI techniques.

    • Learn about math, variables, strings, vectors, factors, and vector operations
    • Gain fundamental knowledge of arrays and matrices, lists, and data frames
    • Get insight into conditions and loops, functions in R, objects, classes, and debugging
    • Learn how to read text, CSV, and Excel files accurately and how to write and save data objects in R to a file
    • Understand and work on strings and dates in R
    • Analyze data for valuable business insights with Power BI
    • Create interactive dashboards for effective decision-making
    • Enhance operational efficiency
    • Develop dashboards from published reports
    • Utilize Quick Insights for rapid data pattern discovery
    • Adopt practical approaches within Power BI
    • Dive deep into computer vision.
    • Master advanced Deep Learning techniques.
    • Cover image formation and processing.
    • Learn CNNs, object detection, and segmentation.
    • Study generative models, OCR.
    • Explore distributed, parallel computing.
    • Understand Explainable AI (XAI).
    • Deploy deep learning models effectively.
    • Tackle complex vision challenges.
    • Explore applying ML to natural language data.
    • Focus on natural language understanding.
    • Learn feature engineering for NLP.
    • Study natural language generation.
    • Cover automated speech recognition.
    • Master speech-to-text & text-to-speech conversion.
    • Build voice assistance devices & Alexa skills.
    • Acquire advanced NLP & speech recognition skills.
    • Tackle sophisticated challenges in language & speech applications.
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of data ethics.
    • Explore relevance, legal frameworks & privacy.
    • Address security protocols & biases.
    • Learn decision-making & visualization practices.
    • Understand the societal impacts of data analytics.

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

16+ Tools Covered

pythonRMySQLFSDNumPySciPypandasMatPlotlibSeaborntensorflowkerasPowerBIChatGPTGeminiDalle.2Julius.aiZapier

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 Advisors and Trainers

Program Advisors

  • Patrick J. Wolfe

    Patrick J. Wolfe

    Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue University

    Patrick J. Wolfe, an award-winning researcher in the mathematical foundations of data science, is the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue University and was named the 2018 Distinguished Lecturer in Data Science by the IEEE.

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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 JobAssist Program

Simplilearn Job Assist program is an India Specific Offering in partnership with IIMJobs.The Program offers extended support to certified learners to land their dream jobs.
IIMJobs Pro-Membership of 6 months for free

IIMJobs Pro-Membership of 6 months for free

Resume building assistance to create a powerful resume

Resume building assistance to create a powerful resume

Spotlight on IIMJobs for highlighting your profile to recruiters

Spotlight on IIMJobs for highlighting your profile to recruiters

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

Source: Statista
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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
     course learners from Citigroup, Pune
     course learners from PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pune
     course learners from Tata Consultancy Services, Pune
     course learners from Abbott, Pune
     course learners from Bosch, Pune
     course learners from GE Aviation, Pune
     course learners from Accenture, Pune
     course learners from Ernst & Young, Pune
     course learners from VMware, Pune
     course learners from Amazon, Pune
     course learners from Nvidia, Pune
     course learners from Dell, Pune
  • 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
     course learners from BITS Pilani, Pune
     course learners from IIM Kozhikode, Pune
     course learners from HULT International Business School, Pune
     course learners from IIM Indore, Pune
     course learners from IIT Bombay, Pune
     course learners from University of Illinois at Chicago, Pune
     course learners from McGill University, Pune
     course learners from Oklahoma State University, Pune
     course learners from IIT Roorkee, Pune
     course learners from AIIMS, Pune
     course learners from NITIE, Pune
     course learners from Northern Illinois University, Pune

Alumni Reviews

After working for 15+ years and understanding the rapid change in technology and the dynamic disruption in how data is handled, I realized it was time for me to upskill. While actively looking for Data Science, I came across the Post Graduate Program in Data Science from Simplilearn in partnership with Purdue University. Simplilearn gave me the option to upskill myself without impacting my day as a mother and my work.

Priya Thomas

Associate Vice President, AnalyticsCredit Suisse

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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 Professional Certificate in DS and GenAI, candidates should have:

2+ years of work experience preferred
A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
Basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for the Professional Certificate in Data Science and GenAI is ₹ 1,69,999 (Incl. taxes). The fee covers applicable program charges and the Purdue Alumni Association membership fee.

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

₹ 1,69,999

Pay In Installments, as low as

₹ 7,612/month

We have partnered with the following financing companies to provide competitive finance options at as low as 0% interest rates with no hidden cost.

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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

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Data Science and GenAI Program FAQs

  • What does a Data Science professional do?

    A Data Scientist identifies the business issues that need to be answered and then develops and tests new algorithms for quicker, more accurate, and large-scale data analytics utilizing a range of technologies such as Tableau, Python, Hive, and others. A professional who has majored in Data Science also collects, integrates, and analyzes data to acquire insights and reduce data issues so that strategies and prediction models may be developed. The applications of data science span many of the top industries of today, including technology, finance and healthcare. For more information on what a data science professional does, refer to our article.

  • Why is there a demand for Data Science Certification programs in Pune?

    Data science has spread its wings across sectors and industries, including, healthcare, finance, retail, ecommerce and more, making it a lucrative field. And in order to grab the best opportunities in the field, a world-renowned certification (especially from a prestigious university) acts like a career catalyst.

  • What influence will Data Science have in 2024?

    Given the vast volumes of data created today, data science will continue to be an emerging field essential for any company. With advancements in cutting-edge areas like AI and machine learning, data science will increasingly influence business decision-making, particularly in areas of automation, business operations and growth. From personalizing customer experiences to new product development and process optimization, data science will continue to play a critical role. As a result, the need for qualified Data Scientists will continue to increase multifold in today’s biggest industries. Read more about this in our article about the data science trends that are shaping business and industry in 2024.

  • Who are the instructors for this PC Data Science and Generative AI Program in collaboration with Purdue University, and how were they selected?

    We have partnered with only the most highly qualified instructors for this PC Data Science and generative AI program in collaboration with Purdue University. Our rigorous selection process includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo. We also ensure that only trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty.

  • Is there any minimum education qualification required to apply for this Data Science certification program in Pune?

    Yes, you are supposed to have a bachelor’s degree with an average of 50% (or higher) if you wish to enrol in this Data Science certification program in Pune.

  • Will I become an alumni of Purdue University after completion of this Data Science certification program in Pune?

    You will get a Purdue Alumni Association Membership.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this Professional Certificate Program in Data Science certification in Pune?

    For admission to this Professional Certificate Program in Data Science certification in Pune, you should have:

    • A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
    • Basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics
    • Working Professionals with 2+ years of experience are preferred to apply for this program

  • What is the admission process for this Data Science certification program in Pune?

    The admission process consists of three simple steps:

    • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
    • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
    • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee

  • What should I expect from the Purdue Data Science certification program in Pune?

    As a part of this Professional Certificate Program in Pune, in collaboration with IBM, you will receive the following:

    • Purdue Professional Certificate Program in Data Science certification
    • Industry recognized certificates from IBM and Simplilearn
    • Purdue Alumni Association membership
    • Lifetime access to all (the core) of the e-learning content created by Simplilearn 
    • $1,200 worth of IBM Cloud credits for your personal use
    • Access to IBM Cloud platforms featuring IBM Watson and other cloud services

  • What certificate will I receive?

    Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a Post Graduate Program in Data Science certification in Pune by Purdue University. You will also get industry-recognized certificates from IBM and Simplilearn for the courses on the learning path after successful course completion.

  • What is the JobAssist program?

    Simplilearn’s JobAssist program is an India-specific offering in Partnership with IIMJobs.com to help you land your dream job. With the JobAssist program, we will offer extended support for the certified learners who are looking for a job switch or starting with their first job. Upon successful completion of the Data Science certification program in Pune, in partnership with Purdue University, you will be eligible to apply for this program and your details will be shared with IIMJobs. As a part of this program IIMJobs will offer the following exclusive programs:

    • IIMJobs Pro-Membership for 6 Months
    • Resume Building Assistance 
    • Career Mentoring 
    • Interview Preparation 
    • Career Fairs

  • What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the JobAssist program?

    To participate in the JobAssist program you need to:

    • Be a graduate (engineering or equivalent)
    • Complete our Data Science certification program in Pune successfully and earn the certificate upon completion

  • How will my doubts/questions be addressed in this online Data Science certification program in Pune?

    We have a team of dedicated admissions counselors who can guide you as you apply for this Data Science certification program in Pune.

  • How do I know if this Data Science certification program in Pune is right for me?

    Learning new skills and expanding your knowledge is always a plus point. This Data Science certification program in Pune is developed in partnership with Purdue University, a perfect blend of world-renowned curriculum and industry-aligned training, which makes this program just the right one for you!

  • I am not from a technical background. Can I still join this Data Science certification program in Pune?

    Yes, you can join the Data Science certification program in Pune even if you do not belong to a technical background. However, having a basic knowledge of programming languages and mathematics will be beneficial.

  • Can I enroll in this Data Science certification program in Pune, if I don't have any prior knowledge in Data Science?

    Yes, you can enroll in the Data Science certification program in Pune even if you don’t have any prior knowledge in data science since this program will take you through the fundamentals to the top of the ladder, where you learn all the advanced critical data science skills.

  • My current role does not include exposure to data. Does it make sense for me to opt for this Data Science certification program in Pune?

    Data is ruling businesses around the world. The more data-driven you’re, the more beneficial it is for your organization. By taking insights from data, you can make meaningful decisions, plan strategies, and help your business achieve its goal faster. Enrolling in this extensive Data Science certification program in Pune is definitely going to be an advantage, and nothing less.

  • * Disclaimer

    The Professional Certificate Program in Data Science in Pune is offered on a non-credit basis and is not transferable to a degree.

  • 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.