Data Science Courses

Master the skills to ace data science to move beyond spreadsheets and create a data-driven framework for your organisation and yourself. Learn critical techniques such as data curation, regression models, prediction and analysis, and visualization. Enrolling in the right data science course will help you navigate the industry.

Data Science

14%

increase in GDP projected, contributing $1.2-1.5 trillion by 2030

11 million

data science job openings projected for India by 2026

31.4%

rise in data science jobs expected by 2030

₹11,08,597

average salary for Indian data scientists

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Courses are curated and designed to meet specific learning outcomes to boost career growth.

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Our programs help learners build skills they can apply immediately to their jobs. Nine out of ten Emeritus learners reported a positive impact on their careers.

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Instructor-led courses and cohort-based learning experiences provide one of the highest completion rates in the edtech industry, ie, over 80%.

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Concepts: Data Science

FAQs on Data Science

What is data science?1

There is an enormous amount of data available on the internet. Data science combines fundamental principles of mathematics, statistics, and probability to derive insightful information from the collected data.

It is a multidisciplinary approach that combines principles and practices from different fields like artificial intelligence, computer engineering, and others to analyse large amounts of data and tackle complex business problems.

The concept answers questions like:

  • What happened
  • Why it happened
  • What will happen
  • What can be done with the data collected

If you want to kickstart or advance your career in data science, you can enrol in a data science certification programme offered by Emeritus India. We have partnered with reputed institutes like IIM, IIT, ISB, etc., to provide these courses designed for fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals.

What does the data science job market look like?2

In the past decade, the enthusiasm and optimism around the data science function have remained high, leading to it (data science) becoming an in-demand skill across the globe. As a result, many companies are transforming into data-driven organisations using insights to target new markets, address customer pain points, and boost revenue, among others.

The demand for data science professionals is expected to increase in the coming years. Therefore, if you are aiming to make a career in data science, taking an advanced course in the field is essential to get an edge over the competition.

Emeritus India has partnered with prestigious institutes to offer online certificate programmes in data science designed for early career and experienced professionals.

What is the advised career path for data science aspirants?3

Here’s a potential career path for data science aspirants.

  • Data Scientist
  • Senior Data Scientist
  • Chief Data Scientist
  • Entrepreneur

To acquire in-demand skills required to be successful in a data-driven world, you can pursue an advanced course in data science offered by Emeritus India. We have partnered with renowned global institutes to develop learning programmes that equip aspirants with the skills and knowledge required to make a successful career in the field.

What are job titles in the field of data science?4

As data science career opportunities are incredibly diverse, building a career in the field can open the door to lucrative work opportunities. Below, we have mentioned the most popular job titles for those pursuing data science as a career.

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Database Administrator

Early career and mid-to-senior level professionals looking for growth in their careers can take up an online data science certification course offered by Emeritus India. Our programmes focus on helping professionals in their upskilling journey by building a solid foundation in data science and helping them gain deep knowledge about the programming language, data visualisation, big data, and other concepts.

What is the average salary of data science professionals?5

In India, the average salary of data science professionals depends on various factors such as the job role, duties, organisation, work experience, and others. While a data scientist, on average, earns INR 10,65,000 per annum (Glassdoor), a data architect earns INR 21,68,063 per annum (Glassdoor).

As data becomes more influential across industries and sectors, professionals with advanced data science skills can leverage their expertise in data to earn competitive pay packages.

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What are the advanced level masters course in data science?6

Emeritus India offers advanced-level masters courses in data science for early career, mid-level, and senior-level professionals. We have listed below a few advanced-level data science courses.

  • Executive Programme in Data Science
  • Advanced Data Science for Managers
  • Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence programme

These courses are offered in collaboration with reputed institutes like IIM Kozhikode, IIT Bombay, and ISB Executive Education, etc., and teach you tools and techniques for handling, managing, analysing, and interpreting data to solve business problems, make important decisions, and understand the audience’s likes and dislikes, among others.

Can I learn a data science course via an online course?7

Yes, you can pursue an online data science course. Emeritus India offers various data science certification courses accessible to everyone (irrespective of their location), from fresh graduates to mid-senior level professionals looking for options to upskill. With our programmes offered in association with reputed institutes, you can accelerate your career to new heights.

What is the trend in online data science programmes?8

A growing number of participants are pursuing a data science degree online mainly because they (online courses) provide high-quality education at a lower cost. Besides that, these advanced courses offer benefits like geographical flexibility, accessibility across the globe, and a comprehensive learning curriculum.

If you plan to pursue an online data science course, you can choose from the ones Emeritus India offers. We have various advanced data science certification programmes offered in collaboration with top-ranked institutes. These courses are designed for early career and mid-to-senior level professionals.

What qualification is required for data science?9

Getting a bachelor’s degree is the first step in making a career in data science. After which, you can pursue certificate courses to build critical and in-demand skills to enhance your chances of getting exciting work opportunities. These programmes will equip you with essential skills and prepare you to analyse data and draw actionable insights to make informed business decisions and tackle real-world problems.

Emeritus India has partnered with prestigious institutes to offer different data science courses designed for freshers and working professionals. Our programmes offer immersive learning experiences via online video lectures, group assignments, peer-to-peer learning, special sessions with industry experts, and more.

Which programming languages should data scientists know?10

Here are the different types of programming languages required by data science professionals:

  • R
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Java

Programming languages make organising, cleaning, and making sense of data convenient and accessible. Therefore, you must be proficient with different programming languages. From the programming mentioned above, Python and R are widely used for data research and analytics. Emeritus India offers various certification courses in data science that will help you learn the basics of programming and get hands-on experience with computer languages like R, C++, Python, and others.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a data scientist?11

Below are the roles and responsibilities of a data science professional.

  • Collect data and identify data sources
  • Analyse vast amounts of data, both structured and unstructured
  • Create solutions and strategies for business problems
  • Work with team members and leaders to develop a data strategy
  • To discover trends and patterns, combine various algorithms and modules

What is the scope of data science in India?12

Data science is widely used across various industries such as banking, healthcare, biotechnology, telecommunications, e-commerce, energy, and automotive sectors to identify future opportunities, frame better business goals, and make effective decisions. The wide proliferation and use of data science tools and techniques have led to more work opportunities for data science professionals.

According to a news report, the data science sector has witnessed a hike of 650%, with expected salary growth and career prospects (India Today).

You can increase your chances of getting exciting work opportunities by undertaking certificate courses in data science. Emeritus India is a pioneer in online education. We have partnered with reputed institutes to offer these courses for working professionals and freshers.

Data Science Courses in India

Emeritus India, in collaboration with reputed institutes, has designed data science courses for early career and mid-to-senior level professionals to use data to improve their decision-making abilities, solve complex business problems, gain insight into the target audience’s preferences, and others. Our data science courses provide hands-on experience with data science tools and techniques used for handling, managing, analysing, and interpreting data. And these courses on data science will teach professionals how to communicate data findings to other departments, shareholders, etc., and implement them to achieve competitive advantage.

Upcoming Data Science Courses

Name of Data Science Course University  Course Duration Course Start Date
Executive Programme in Data Science IIM Lucknow 9 months To be Announced
Certificate Programme in Data Science IIM Kozhikode 12 weeks 30th Sept'23
Advanced Data Science for Managers IIM Kozhikode 12 months To be Announced
Professional Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science IIT Palakkad 26 weeks To be Announced
Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine Learning IIT Delhi 6 months To be Announced