Introduction to certifications

- As the field of data science and analytics matures, we're seeing more certification opportunities becoming available. Just like any professionals out there, data scientists can establish more credibility in what they're capable of by earning well known certifications in their field. There are millions of certification opportunities available and the number is growing as we speak. The key here is not how many certifications you have but how many relevant skills you can demonstrate through the certifications you have. Many of the certifications also require significant industry experience. Therefore it is important for you to pick and choose the best ones that fit your own needs. If you're a student who is about to graduate, your best bet would be certifications that do not require an experience in industry. For example, the certified analytics professional certification, allows an associate CAP option so that students…