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.

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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 6 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English Spanish (auto-subtitles)Portuguese (full)French (auto-subtitles)

Skills you’ll learn

PythonSQLMachine LearningJupyter

Course list

1. What is Data Science? ~10 hrs

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

2. Tools for Data Science ~10 hrs

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

3. Data Science Methodology ~10 hrs

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

4. Python for Data Science, AI & Development ~10 hrs

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

5. Python Project for Data Science ~10 hrs

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

6. Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python ~10 hrs

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

7. Data Analysis with Python ~10 hrs

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

8. Data Visualization with Python ~10 hrs

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

9. Machine Learning with Python ~10 hrs

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

10. Applied Data Science Capstone ~10 hrs

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

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Intermediate. Prior comfort with computers or related study helps.

Time commitment

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week. 10 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

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

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

Data Scientist

ML Engineer

Analytics Engineer

Salary range: $88K–$130K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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