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Cloud & Data

Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $88K–$130K (early-career, national framing)

IBM certified

Best for: Strong interest in data + programming. Python, ML, Jupyter.

Job outcomes: Data Scientist · ML Engineer · Analytics Engineer

Ramp: Involves Python and machine learning — best with some coding comfort.

This program is for members who want to go beyond reporting and into deeper analytical and technical work. Over three to five months you will build Python, SQL, machine learning, and notebook-based workflow skills that support modern data teams. It is a higher-ramp pathway, but it opens doors to data science, machine learning support, and advanced analytics roles for members willing to stay consistent.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Strong interest in data + programming. Python, ML, Jupyter.

Typical roles

Data Scientist · ML Engineer · Analytics Engineer

Course preview

  • What is Data Science?
  • Tools for Data Science
  • Data Science Methodology
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development

Plus 8 more courses in the full path.

Languages

EnglishSpanish (auto)Available in PortugueseFrench (auto)

Skills you’ll learn

PythonSQLMachine LearningJupyter

Course list

Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
Part of the Data Science Professional Certificate (IBM) program.

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Applications take about 10 minutes. No cost for qualifying members. We respond within 1–2 business days.

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