BIG DATA SCIENTIST Certification Big Data Scientist
Big Data Science Professional (BDSCP) certifications are formal accreditations that prove proficiency in specific areas of Big Data. To obtain a certification, candidates are required to pass a set of exams. Some exams provide credit toward multiple certifications tracks.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 Certification 05 Exams 06 Module 1: Fundamental Big Data 08 Module 2: Big Data Analysis & Technology Concepts 10 Module 4: Fundamental Big Data Analysis & Science 12 Module 5: Advanced Big Data Analysis & Science 14 Module 6: Big Data Analysis & Science Lab 16 Arcitura Certification Programs
Big Data Scientist CERTIFICATION A Big Data Scientist has demonstrated proficiency in the application of principles, processes, and techniques required for exploring and analyzing large volumes of complex data with the goals of discovering novel insights, developing data products, and communicating analytic results that can drive decision-making. A Big Data Scientist understands the art of model development and evaluation and possesses an in-depth knowledge of both fundamental and advanced analysis techniques required for building descriptive and predictive models. The Big Data Science track is comprised of BDSCP Modules 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, the outlines for which are provided in the upcoming pages. Depending on the exam format chosen, attaining the Big Data Science certification can require passing a single exam or multiple exams. Upon achieving the accreditation, certification holders receive a formal digital certificate and an Acclaim/Credly digital badge with an account that supports the online verification of certification status. For more information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp/scientist CERTIFIED Big Data Scientist An honors designation is awarded when the exam(s) are completed with a grade that is at least 10 or more percentage points higher than the standard passing grade. 4
EXAMS You can take exams anywhere in the world via Pearson VUE testing centers, Pearson VUE online proctoring and Arcitura on-site exam proctoring at your location. For each certification, candidates have three flexible exam format options: Complete one module-specific exam for each course module in Big Data Scientist certification track. This is recommended for those who want to progress gradually through the track and who would like to be assessed after each course module before proceeding to the next. Complete a single combined exam for the entire Big Data Scientist certification track. Recommended for those who want to only take a single exam that encompasses all course modules within this track. Complete a partial exam. Recommended for those who have already obtained a BDSCP certification and would like to achieve the Big Data Scientist certification without having to be retested on BDSCP Modules 1 and 2. Visit www.arcitura.com/exams for more information. (Note that not all exam formats may be available via all exam delivery options.) Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 5
Fundamental Big Data MODULE 01 This foundational course provides a high-level overview of essential Big Data topic areas. A basic understanding of Big Data from business and technology perspectives is provided, along with an overview of common benefits, challenges, and adoption issues. The course content is divided into a series of modular sections, each of which is accompanied by one or more hands-on exercises. The following primary topics are covered: Understanding Big Data Fundamental Big Data Terminology and Concepts Big Data Business Drivers and Technology Drivers Traditional Enterprise Technologies Related to Big Data OLTP, OLAP, ETL and Data Warehouses in relation to Big Data Characteristics of Data in Big Data Environments Dataset Types in Big Data Environments Structured, Unstructured and Semi-Structured Data Metadata and Data Veracity Fundamental Analysis and Analytics Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Machine Learning Types Descriptive and Diagnostic Analytics Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Business Intelligence and Big Data Data Visualization and Big Data Big Data Adoption and Planning Considerations MORE INFO For curriculum information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp. 6
CONTENTS This course is available as part of an Arcitura Study Kit in full-color printed and elearning formats. In addition to the base course materials used during training workshops, additional materials designed for self-study purposes are also included. Workbook Presentation Booklet Self-Study Guide Symbol Legend Poster Mind Map Posters Flashcards Big Data Fundamentals Textbook Audio Tutor Recordings (usb) elearning This course is available via on-line access as part of an elearning Study Kit. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 7
Big Data Analysis & Technology Concepts MODULE 02 This course explores a range of the most relevant topics that pertain to contemporary analysis practices, technologies and tools for Big Data environments. The course content intentionally keeps coverage at a conceptual level, focusing on topics that enable participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the common analysis functions and features offered by Big Data solutions, as well as a high-level understanding of the back-end components that enable these functions. The following primary topics are covered: Big Data Analysis Lifecycle (from Business Case Evaluation to Data Analysis and Visualization) A/B Testing and Correlation Regression and Heat Maps Time Series Analysis Network Analysis and Spatial Data Analysis Classification and Clustering Filtering, including Collaborative Filtering and Content-based Filtering Sentiment Analysis and Text Analytics Clusters and Processing Batch and Transactional Workloads How Cloud Computing relates to Big Data Foundational Big Data Technology Mechanisms Big Data Storage Devices and Processing Engines Resource Managers, Data Transfer Engines and Query Engines Analytics Engines, Workflow Engines and Coordinate Engines MORE INFO For curriculum information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp. 8
CONTENTS This course is available as part of an Arcitura Study Kit in full-color printed and elearning formats. In addition to the base course materials used during training workshops, additional materials designed for self-study purposes are also included. Workbook Presentation Booklet Self-Study Guide Supplement Mind Map Poster Flashcards Audio Tutor Recordings (usb) elearning This course is available via on-line access as part of an elearning Study Kit. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 9
Fundamental Big Data Analysis & Science MORE INFO For curriculum information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp. MODULE 04 This course provides an in-depth overview of essential topic areas pertaining to data science and analysis techniques relevant and unique to Big Data with an emphasis on how analysis and analytics need to be carried out individually and collectively in support of the distinct characteristics, requirements and challenges associated with Big Data datasets. The following primary topics are covered: Data Science, Data Mining & Data Modeling Big Data Dataset Categories High-Volume, High-Velocity, High-Variety, High-Veracity, High-Value Datasets Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) EDA Numerical Summaries, Rules and Data Reduction EDA analysis types, including Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate Essential Statistics, including Variable Categories and Relevant Mathematics Statistics Analysis, including Descriptive, Inferential, Covariance, Hypothesis Testing, etc. Measures of Variation or Dispersion, Interquartile Range & Outliers, Z-Score, etc. Probability, Frequency, Statistical Estimators, Confidence Interval, etc. Data Munging and Machine Learning Variables and Basic Mathematical Notations Statistical Measures and Statistical Inference Confirmatory Data Analysis (CDA) CDA Hypothesis Testing, Null Hypothesis, Alternative Hypothesis, Statistical Significance, etc. Distributions and Data Processing Techniques Data Discretization, Binning and Clustering Visualization Techniques, including Bar Graph, Line Graph, Histogram, Frequency Polygons, etc. Prediction Linear Regression, Mean Squared Error and Coefficient of Determination R2, etc. Clustering k-means, Cluster Distortion, Missing Feature Values, etc. Numerical Summaries 10
CONTENTS This course is available as part of an Arcitura Study Kit in full-color printed and elearning formats. In addition to the base course materials used during training workshops, additional materials designed for self-study purposes are also included. Workbook Presentation Booklet Self-Study Guide Supplement Mind Map Poster Flashcards Audio Tutor Recordings (usb) elearning This course is available via on-line access as part of an elearning Study Kit. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 11
Advanced Big Data Analysis & Science MODULE 05 This course delves into a range of advanced data analysis practices and analysis techniques that are explored within the context of Big Data. The course content focuses on topics that enable participants to develop a thorough understanding of statistical, modeling, and analysis techniques for data patterns, clusters and text analytics, as well as the identification of outliers and errors that affect the significance and accuracy of predictions made on Big Data datasets. The following primary topics are covered: Modeling, Model Evaluation, Model Fitting and Model Overfitting Statistical Models, Model Evaluation Measures Cross-Validation, Bias-Variance, Confusion Matrix and F-Score Machine Learning Algorithms and Pattern Identification Association Rules and Apriori Algorithm Data Reduction, Dimensionality Feature Selection Feature Extraction, Data Discretization (Binning and Clustering) Advanced Statistical Techniques Parametric vs. Non-Parametric, Clustering vs. Non-Clustering Distance-Based, Supervised vs. Semi-Supervised Linear Regression and Logistic Regression for Big Data Classification Rules for Big Data Logistics Regression, Naïve Bayes, Laplace Smoothing, etc. Decision Trees for Big Data Tree Pruning, Feature Splitting, One Rule (1R) Algorithm Pattern Identification, Association Rules, Apriori Algorithm Time Series Analysis, Trend, Seasonality K Nearest Neighbor (knn), K-means Text Analytics for Big Data Bag of Words, Term Frequency, Inverse Document Frequency, Cosine Distance, etc. Outlier Detection for Big Data Statistical, Distance-Based, Supervised and Semi-Supervised Techniques MORE INFO For curriculum information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp. 12
CONTENTS This course is available as part of an Arcitura Study Kit in full-color printed and elearning formats. In addition to the base course materials used during training workshops, additional materials designed for self-study purposes are also included. Workbook Presentation Booklet Self-Study Guide Supplement Mind Map Poster Flashcards Audio Tutor Recordings (usb) elearning This course is available via on-line access as part of an elearning Study Kit. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 13
Big Data Analysis & Science Lab MODULE 06 This course module covers a series of exercises and problems designed to test the participant s ability to apply knowledge of topics covered previously in course modules 4 and 5. Completing this lab will help highlight areas that require further attention, and will further prove hands-on proficiency in Big Data analysis and science practices as they are applied and combined to solve real-world problems. As a hands-on lab, this course incorporates a set of detailed exercises that require participants to solve various inter-related problems, with the goal of fostering a comprehensive understanding of how different data analysis techniques can be applied to solve problems in Big Data environments and used to make significant, relevant predictions that offer increased business value. For instructor-led delivery of this lab course, the Trainer works closely with participants to ensure that all exercises are carried out completely and accurately. Attendees can voluntarily have exercises reviewed and graded as part of the class completion. For individual completion of this course as part of the Module 6 Study Kit, a number of supplements are provided to help participants carry out exercises with guidance and numerous resource references. MORE INFO For curriculum information, visit www.arcitura.com/bdscp. 14
CONTENTS This course is available as part of an Arcitura Study Kit in full-color printed and elearning formats. In addition to the base course materials used during training workshops, additional materials designed for self-study purposes are also included. Lab Exercises Booklet Self-Study Guide Mind Map Poster Flashcards Audio Tutor Recording (usb) elearning This course is available via on-line access as part of an elearning Study Kit. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com 15
NEXT-GEN IT ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS DevOps Blockchain Architect IoT Architect Containerization Architect Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence DEVOPS MODULE 01 Fundamental DevOps DEVOPS MODULE 02 DevOps in Practice DEVOPS MODULE 03 DevOps Lab BLOCKCHAIN MODULE 01 Fundamental Blockchain BLOCKCHAIN MODULE 02 Blockchain Technology & Architecture BLOCKCHAIN MODULE 03 Blockchain Technology & Architecture Lab IoT MODULE 01 Fundamental IoT IoT MODULE 02 IoT Technology & Architecture IoT MODULE 03 IoT Technology & Architecture Lab CONTAINER IZATION MODULE 01 Fundamental Containerization CONTAINER IZATION MODULE 02 Containerization Technology & Architecture CONTAINER IZATION MODULE 03 Containerization Technology & Architecture Lab MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 01 Fundamental Machine Learning MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 02 Advanced Machine Learning MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 03 Machine Learning Lab AI MODULE 01 Fundamental Artificial Intelligence AI MODULE 02 Advanced Artificial Intelligence AI MODULE 03 Artificial Intelligence Lab To learn more, visit: www.arcitura.com/nextgen 16
CLOUD CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (CCP) CLOUD SCHOOL Cloud Professional* Cloud Technology Professional Cloud Architect Cloud Security Cloud Governance Cloud Storage Cloud Virtualization Cloud Capacity MODULE 01 Fundamental Cloud Computing MODULE 02 Cloud Technology Concepts MODULE 03 Cloud Technology Lab MODULE 04 Fundamental Cloud Architecture MODULE 05 Advanced Cloud Architecture MODULE 06 Cloud Architecture Lab MODULE 07 Fundamental Cloud Security MODULE 08 Advanced Cloud Security MODULE 09 Cloud Security Lab MODULE 10 Fundamental Cloud Governance MODULE 11 Advanced Cloud Governance MODULE 12 Cloud Governance Lab MODULE 13 Fundamental Cloud Storage MODULE 14 Advanced Cloud Storage MODULE 15 Cloud Storage Lab MODULE 16 Fundamental Cloud Virtualization MODULE 17 Advanced Cloud Virtualization MODULE 18 Cloud Virtualization Lab MODULE 19 Fundamental Cloud Capacity MODULE 20 Advanced Cloud Capacity MODULE 21 Cloud Capacity Lab * The Cloud Professional designation is automatically issued when achieving any other CCP certification. It can also be achieved by receiving passing grades on Exams C90.01 + C90.02. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com To learn more, visit: www.arcitura.com/ccp 17
BIG DATA SCIENCE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (BDSCP) BIG DATA SCIENCE SCHOOL Big Data Professional* Big Data Science Professional Big Data Scientist Big Data Consultant Big Data Engineer Big Data Architect Big Data Governance MODULE 01 Fundamental Big Data MODULE 02 Big Data Analysis & Technology Concepts MODULE 03 Big Data Analysis & Technology Lab MODULE 04 Fundamental Big Data Analysis & Science MODULE 05 Advanced Big Data Analysis & Science MODULE 06 Big Data Analysis & Science Lab MODULE 07 Fundamental Big Data Engineering MODULE 08 Advanced Big Data Engineering MODULE 09 Big Data Engineering Lab MODULE 10 Fundamental Big Data Architecture MODULE 11 Advanced Big Data Architecture MODULE 12 Big Data Architecture Lab MODULE 13 Fundamental Big Data Governance MODULE 14 Advanced Big Data Governance MODULE 15 Big Data Governance Lab * The Big Data Professional designation is automatically issued when achieving any other BDSCP certification. It can also be achieved by receiving passing grades on Exams B90.01 + B90.02. To learn more, visit: www.arcitura.com/bdscp 18
SOA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SOACP) SOA SCHOOL SOA Professional* SOA Analyst SOA Architect Microservice Architect Service Tech Consultant Service API Service Governance Service Security Service QA MODULE 01 Fundamental SOA, Services & Microservices MODULE 02 Service Technology Concepts MODULE 03 MODULE 04 MODULE 05 MODULE 06 MODULE 07 MODULE 08 MODULE 09 MODULE 10 MODULE 11 MODULE 12 MODULE 13 MODULE 14 MODULE 15 MODULE 16 MODULE 17 MODULE 18 MODULE 19 MODULE 20 MODULE 21 MODULE 22 MODULE 23 Design & Architecture w/ SOA, Services & Microservices Fundamental SOA Analysis & Modeling w/ Services & Microservices Advanced SOA Analysis & Modeling w/ Services & Microservices SOA Analysis & Modeling Lab w/ Services & Microservices Advanced SOA Design & Architecture w/ Services & Microservices SOA Design & Architecture Lab w/ Services & Microservices Fundamental Microservice Architecture & Containerization Advanced Microservice Architecture & Containerization Microservice Architecture & Containerization Lab Fundamental Service API Design & Management Advanced Service API Design & Management Service API Design & Management Lab Fundamental Service Governance & Project Delivery Advanced Service Governance & Project Delivery Service Governance & Project Delivery Lab Fundamental Security for Services, Microservices & SOA Advanced Security for Services, Microservices & SOA Security Lab for Services, Microservices & SOA Fundamental Quality Assurance for Services, Microservices & SOA Advanced Quality Assurance for Services, Microservices & SOA Quality Assurance Lab for Services, Microservices & SOA * The SOA Professional designation is automatically issued when achieving any other SOACP certification. It can also be achieved by receiving passing grades on Exams S90.01B + S90.02B or S90.01B + S90.03B. Copyright Arcitura Education Inc. www.arcitura.com To learn more, visit: www.arcitura.com/soacp 19
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