Data Science Associate | Firebrand Training

Overview

On this Firebrand course, you'll get the knowledge and skills you need to participate in your businesses big data and analytics projects.

In just five days, you'll get practical foundation-level training, including an introduction to big data analytics technology and tools. Firebrand's unique Lab | Lecture | Review approach means you'll get hands on experience of how these methods are applied to real world business challenges by a practicing data scientist.

The course takes an "Open", technology-neutral approach. This includes a final lab which addresses a big data analytics challenge by applying the concepts taught in the course in the context of the Data Analytics Lifecycle.

Firebrand's training for EMC's Data Science Associate certification will teach you how to use advanced analytic methods and big data analytics tools like MapReduce and Hadoop. After completing this course, you'll have the skills to:

Become an immediate contributor on a data science team
Assist re-framing a business challenge as an analytics challenge
Deploy a structured lifecycle approach to data analytics problems
Apply appropriate analytic techniques and tools to analyse big data
Tell a compelling story with the data to drive business action
Use open source tools such as R, Hadoop, and Postgres
Prepare for EMC Proven™ Professional Data Scientist certification

You will also have knowledge of the following areas:

Deploying the Data Analytics Lifecycle to address big data analytics projects
Reframing a business challenge as an analytics challenge
Applying appropriate analytic techniques and tools to analyse big data, create statistical models, and identify insights that can lead to actionable results
Selecting appropriate data visualisations to clearly communicate analytic insights to business sponsors and analytic audiences
Use tools such as: R and RStudio, MapReduce/Hadoop, in-database analytics, Window and MADlib functions

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to build an understanding of Data Science, including managers of business intelligence teams, data and database professionals and current business/data analysts.

Firebrand's course will prepare you for for the Proven™ Professional Data Scientist Associate (EMCDSA) Certification Exam - which you'll take during the course. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Introduction and the Course Agenda
Introduction to Big Data Analytics

Big Data Overview
State of the Practice in Analytics
The Data Scientist
Big Data Analytics in industry verticals

The Data Analytics Lifecycle

Discovery
Data Preparation
Model Planning
Model Building
Communicating results
Operationalising

Review of Basic Data Analytic methods Using R

Introduction to R
Analysing and Exploring the Data
Statistics for Model Building and Evaluation

Advanced Analytics - Theory and Methods

K-Means Clustering
Association Rules
Linear Regression
Logistic Regression
Naïve Bayesian Classifier
Decision Trees
Time Series Analysis
Text Analysis

Advanced Analytics - Technologies and Tools
Analytics for Unstructured Data: MapReduce and Hadoop
The Hadoop Ecosystem
In-database Analytics - SQL Essentials
Advanced SQL and MADlib for In-database Analytics

The Endgame, or Putting it All Together

Operationalizing an Analytics Project
Creating the Final Deliverables
Data Visualization Techniques
Final Lab Exercise on Big Data Analytics

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

DEA-7TT2 Associate - Data Science and Big Data Analytics v2 Exam

Exam details:

Duration: 90 minutes
60 questions
Passing score: 60%

This exam is a qualifying exam for the Data Science Associate (EMCDSA) certification.

What's Included

Student Material Folder
Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Discovering, Analyzing, Visualizing and Presenting Data, EMC Education Services, ISBN: 978-1118876138

Please note: Firebrand's EMCDSA course does not follow an accelerated schedule. Training days are from 9 to 6. However, delegates have access to our labs for self study after the teaching hours. Our instructor will be there to assist with any questions and reviews.

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

You should possess:

A strong quantitative background with a solid understanding of statistics
Experience with a scripting language, like Java, Perl, Python or R
Experience with SQL

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"A great experience training with Firebrand, considering this had to be done remotely due to COVID-19. Interactive and approachable. "
Anonymous (29/6/2020 (Monday) to 3/7/2020 (Friday))

"Firebrand are a fantastic organisation dedicated to ensuring each and every student goes away with the knowledge and credentials to progress their career. From the Mentors, to the Tutors, to the team at the training centers, Everyone really cares about making sure you have the best possible experience and learn everything you could possibly need to progress in your field. "
Jay Cooper, Bourne Leisure. (11/11/2019 (Monday) to 15/11/2019 (Friday))

"Good pace, detailed explanation of course content, clear delivery."
Anonymous. (17/12/2018 (Monday) to 20/12/2018 (Thursday))

"A good, very fast paced course. It gave me a good idea of what a MSc in data science/statistics would entail."
N.L.. (17/12/2018 (Monday) to 20/12/2018 (Thursday))

"As always, great experience. Lots of material covered. It will be key to put it into practice in the upcoming months."
Jason Verhaeghe, CPU BVBA. (17/12/2018 (Monday) to 20/12/2018 (Thursday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	23/2/2024 (Friday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	28/6/2024 (Friday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	9/8/2024 (Friday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	20/9/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	1/11/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	13/12/2024 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide

EMC - Firebrand's training for EMC's Data Science Associate (EMCDSA)