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11 HOURS OF TRAINING
18 SKILLS
115 VIDEOS
0 VIRTUAL LABS
0 PRACTICE EXAMS
Jonathan Barrios
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Data Science Fundamentals (ITCA) FAQs: Cost, Training, Value

What is the ITCA certification from ISACA?

ITCA stands for Information Technology Certified Associate. It's an entry-level credential from ISACA, an international organization of IT/IS professionals. ITCA is an umbrella certification that includes five different smaller credentials: computing fundamentals, network and infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development and data science. Each of those smaller certs is a standalone certification on its own, but when you earn all five, you're awarded the ITCA to show you've got a mastery of the basics of IT.

Is it worth learning the fundamentals of data science?

Yes, it's absolutely worth it for anyone at any point in their career to learn the fundamentals of data science. Data science is, at its heart, about extracting meaningful and useful insights from complex data. Data science tends toward technical skills and knowledge, but it's also broadly applicable to decision-making, critical thinking about business processes, and can drive innovation within an organization. A data science certification also just looks really good on a resume.

What are the fundamentals of data science according to ISACA and ITCA?

The certification exam for Data Science Fundamentals (ITCA) covers three major topics: data science concepts, data science process, and data management. This course addresses the material of those three concepts, which includes specific skills in statistical analysis and data visualization, as well as familiarity with data ethics and privacy. Overall, this course and the Data Science ITCA cover practical and theoretical familiarity with analyzing, interpreting, and managing data.

Is the ITCA certification from ISACA worth it?

Yes, both the Data Science ITCA certification as well as the larger ITCA cert are worth it because they provide a solid foundation in essential skills that are in high demand across basically all industries. The ITCA cert is a globally recognized credential, it adds credibility to your resume and sets you apart in the job market. And increasingly, data science is a skill required in all professional capacities, not just IT.

How difficult is it to learn data science fundamentals?

The fundamentals of data science can be hard to learn because of the range of skills it draws on. Even at basic levels, data science requires some level of familiarity with statistics, data manipulation, and even programming. Data science can also be a difficult subject to learn because it isn't all technical and specific but has abstract topics too. This course helps guide you through the technical aspects and gives you opportunities to practice the non-technical ones.
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