Data Science Training Program will be offered in India by Simplilearn and will be co-developed with Purdue University
Bengaluru: Global eLearning provider of digital skills training Simplilearn launched a new online Postgraduate Program in Data Science course today (September 5). It is co-developed with Purdue University and in partnership with IBM.
The postgraduate program in Data Science will be offered in India. It will equip aspiring data science professionals with the skills needed to jump-start their career - ranging from programming languages like R and Python to machine learning.
This collaboration provides the most comprehensive Data Science program - leveraging Purdue's academic excellence in Data Science; IBM's content, tools and certification; and Simplilearn's award-winning curriculum and Blended Learning approach.
Program participants will use a combination of self-paced videos and live virtual classes with significant hands-on exposure to ensure practical, industry-aligned learning. Class sizes will also be limited to foster maximum interaction. Program graduates will receive several highly prized certifications and will be granted Purdue University alumni status.
"In today's dynamic and ever-evolving ecosystem, data is the most valuable asset any company has," said Anand Narayanan, Simplilearn's chief product officer. "As a result, the demand for skilled data scientists who are adept in technical, analytical and business concepts has never been higher. Simplilearn's comprehensive Data Science program in partnership with Purdue provides all the core skills that professionals need to succeed in this field,"he added.
"With data playing a significant role in businesses and organizations around the world, there is an increasing demand for data scientists with industry-relevant skills," said Gerry McCartney, Executive Vice President of Purdue Online.
"We are happy to collaborate with a successful online training company like Simplilearn to provide professionals with the required competencies in a program that leverages Purdue's internationally recognised educational expertise," he added.
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