Is the “Chartered Data Scientist” Worth It?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts Data Science will see more growth than almost any other field between 2022 and 2029. To set yourself apart in this crowded marketplace, consider the Chartered Data Scientist designation from Association of Data Scientists (ADaSci).

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The Chartered Data Scientist (CDS) is perhaps the most well-known Data Science certification. With approximately 15% of Data Science job postings in the United States requesting certification, employers are increasingly looking at the CDS as a method for identifying the best qualified Data Scientists. Here’s some further information on the most recognized Data Science credential.

💡 If you would like to study for the exam alongside other Data Scientists, be sure to check out the CDS Study Group on Facebook.

Topics

Supervised Learning & Unsupervised Learning (15%): this is the most important topic in the CDS exam. Subtopics within this section include linear and non-linear models, clustering, and the perceptron learning rule.

Probability Theory, Statistics and Linear Algebra (12%): subtopics include conditional…