BECOME A CERTIFIED DATA ANALYST

Question 1

Module 1: Introduction to Big Data

Session 1: Introduction to Big Data

Session 2: Business application of Big Data

Session 3: Technologies for handling Big Data

Session 4: Understanding the Hadoop 2 Ecosystem

Session 5: Frameworks for Processing on Hadoop – MapReduce and YARN

Question 2

Module 2: Understanding Analytics

Session 1: Understanding Analytics

Session 2: Analytical tools

Session 3: Exploring R

Session 4: Reading datasets into R, Exporting data from R

Session 5: Manipulating and Processing Data in R

Question 3

Module 3: Data Analysis using R

Session 1: Using functions and packages in R

Session 2: Descriptive statistics in R

Session 3: Analysing data using functions, loops, and data frames, introducing Rhadoop

Session 4: Graphical analysis in R

Session 5: Hypothesis testing in R

Session 6: Statistical analysis on massive scale – Rhadoop and Mahout

Question 4

Module 4: Big Data Analytics Methods

Session 1: Implementing a Big Data Solution

Session 2: Data Cleaning and Pre-processing

Session 3: Social Media Analytics and Text Mining

Session 4: Mobile Analytics

Session 5: Big Data Visualizations

Question 5

Module 5: Machine Learning Foundations

Session 1: Introduction to Machine Learning

Session 2: Linear Regression

Session 3: Non-linear Regression

Session 4: Graphical Models and Bayesian Network

Session 5: Decision Trees

Question 6

Module 6: Advance Machine Learning

Session 1: Cluster Analysis

Session 2: Artificial Neural Networks

Session 3: Support Vector Machine

Session 4: Time Series

Question 7

Module 7: Big Data Analytics – Technologies and Tools

Session 1: Storing Data in Hadoop 2 HDFS

Session 2: Working with MapReduce on YARN

Session 3: Working with YARN

Session 4: Exploring Hive

Session 5: Advanced Querying with Hive

Session 6: Analysing Data with Pig

Question 8

Bonus Session

Spark and Scala Fundamentals
Typical Interview Questions
Case Studies:
- Big Data Business Problems and Solutions – Telecom Industry
- Big Data Business Problems and Solutions – Insurance Fraud Analytics
- Big Data Business Problems and Solutions – Credit Risk
- Big Data Business Problems and Solutions – Online Customer Segmentation
- Big Data Business Problems and Solutions – Use of Visualization Tools in e-commerce

Question 9

What is Data Analytics?

Answer

Data Analytics is the discovery of insights, patterns and meaning from data. Using data analytics and related technologies, companies and employees can make predictions or identify patterns that help them to make better business decisions.

Question 10

How does the Wiley Certified Data Analyst course differ from those provided by other providers?

Answer

The Wiley Certified Data Analyst course has one of the most comprehensive curricula amongst other certification courses. In addition, learners will receive two certificates upon completion: an attendance certificate from Gen Infiniti Academy, and an industry certificate endorsed by Wiley. Wiley is an established company that has working partnerships with world-renowned companies like Microsoft and National Geographic, as well as top universities like Duke University, University of British Columbia and Nanyang Technological University. Read more about Wiley here: https://www.wiley.com/en-sg/aboutus A data analyst would highly benefit from competency in multiple languages. We thus recommend taking the Wiley Certified Data Analyst course to supplement your other courses, and vice versa.

Question 11

What happens if my preferred class is fully booked? How do I get notified of new class openings?

Answer

You can choose to join the waiting list, or enrol in another run. If you choose to join the waiting list, we will only be able to allocate a slot if someone drops out. To get notified of new class openings, please contact us at +65 6909 1888 / +65 6909 1889 or connect@geninfinitiacademy.com and provide your name, number and email.

Question 12

What specifications are required of my computer for the class? Can I use a Macbook or Windows computer?

Answer

Any laptop that can connect to the internet and has minimum 8GB RAM can be used for the course. Computers with lower RAM can still be used, but may face issues when dealing with larger datasets.

Question 13

Do I need to install any software beforehand? Is the software free?

Answer

You would need to download R and RStudio. Both are open-source (i.e. free). More information on the specific version to download will be sent to you closer to the date itself.

Question 14

I have no prior experience. Will I be able to understand the content taught in the courses?

Answer

Yes, but if you are worried about this, we encourage you to read the materials on your Learning Management System before each class to ensure that you can follow along. You are also welcome to clarify your queries with your instructors.

Question 15

How much time do I have to spend to self-read or self-study materials outside the course?

Answer

As this is a blended learning course, you are strongly encouraged to spend about 1 to 2 hours a week on the pre-readings. A list of the necessary readings will be sent to you via email before each class.

Question 16

Is this course very coding intensive?

Answer

The course teaches analytical thinking and skills to be applied on data. This focuses heavily on using coding to efficiently and effectively analyse data. Your live instruction classes will thus be largely focused on coding in R. We believe that aspiring data analysts with no prior knowledge will be able to follow along. However, if you wish to take a less intensive coding course to get started, we recommend trying out the Python for Beginners by Dummies before joining the Wiley Certified Data Analyst course. This course is for the absolute beginner. If you want to join data analytics but have no IT or computer knowledge, this would be a great place to start. Python for Beginners by Dummies: https://geninfinitiacademy.com/python-dummies

Question 17

Does the certification expire? Do I have to renew it?

Answer

The Wiley Certified Data Analyst certificate expires within 3 years. This is to ensure that all Wiley Certified Data Analysts are equipped with the most relevant skills needed in the current industry. You can renew the certificate if you wish.

Question 18

How does the Wiley Certified Data Analyst certification boost my resume?

Answer

If you have no prior experience, the certification shows employers that you have the skills needed to excel in the digital age and make data-based decisions. In other words, the certificate supplements your current skills to make you a valuable employee. Those with prior experience can also benefit from the certificate by getting an internationally recognised certificate, showing that you have the competency to use industry relevant skills.

Question 19

I want to pursue a career in data analytics but have no prior experience. Is the Wiley certification able to provide the knowledge and skills I need to join the industry?

Answer

After the course, you would have the foundational knowledge needed to use data analytics in entry roles, such as Business Analyst and Junior Machine Learning Analyst. However, this certificate will not be sufficient if you wish to pursue more specialised roles, such as Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Data Engineer, and Data Scientist.

Question 20

I have experience in the data analytics field. How will the certification benefit me?

Answer

The Wiley Certified Data Analyst certificate boosts your resume by supplementing your current credentials and helps you to reinforce your basics. Since our curriculum is endorsed and curated by the certification bodies themselves, you will also learn industry-relevant skills in the course. You can also add our enterprise-level projects into your portfolio.

Question 21

Which companies recognise the Wiley certification?

Answer

The certificate is internationally recognised by most, if not all companies. In their 200 years of publishing and research, Wiley has established themselves as a provider of high quality content that benefits academia, businesses and governments worldwide. In the Asia-Pacific region alone, Wiley is the co-chair of the Project DARE (Data Analytics Raising Employment) Advisory Group, and thus has a close working relationship with academics, businesses and governments of 14 APEC member economies. For more information about Project DARE, please refer to https://www.apec.org/Press/Features/2017/0620_DSA.

Question 22

When is the certification examination held? Is it on the last class?

Answer

Certification examinations are NOT part of the scheduled classes. Learners can register for an examination at https://geninfinitiacademy.com/exam-dates. Dates are typically released the month before. Every learner applying for CITREP+ course fee support has 1 year from their course start date or 3 months from their exam date, whichever is earlier, to submit their claim application. Thus, we recommend taking your examination within 9 months of your course start date.

Question 23

How long is the certification examination?

Answer

Exam takers will have 90 minutes to complete 45 MCQs.

Question 24

How difficult is the certification examination?

Answer

The certification examination is not difficult to pass if you are sufficiently prepared for the exam. You will be given sufficient resources to prepare for the exam; like the curriculum, the online Learning Management System (LMS) is comprehensive and robust. For instance, the mock tests in the LMS are of similar difficulty to the actual exam, and you can gauge your readiness for the exam by attempting the mock tests.

Question 25

What is the passing rate for the examination?

Answer

The passing rate usually fluctuates between 93 to 96%.

Question 26

What is the passing score for the examination?

Answer

You must achieve a score of 50% to pass.