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The document summarizes a post-graduate program in data science offered in collaboration with Caltech CTME and IBM. The 12-month program provides comprehensive training in data science concepts, tools, and technologies through a blend of online and live virtual classes, hands-on projects, and labs. It aims to help working professionals master machine learning, data visualization, business analytics, and generative AI tools to accelerate their careers in data science.

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Post Graduate Program in

Data Science
Understand Generative AI Leverage Caltech CTME’s
and its potential Academic Excellence

Exposure to prominent tools:


and more

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Table of Contents

About the Program


3

Key Features of the Program 4

About Caltech CTME


5

Eligibility Criteria
6

Application Process
7

Who is this Program Ideal for? 8

Program Outcomes
9

Learning Path
11

Tools Covered
32

Projects
33

Certificates 35

Advisory Board Member


36
About the Program

Accelerate your career with the acclaimed Post Graduate


Program in Data Science, delivered in collaboration
with IBM. This program features the perfect mix of
theory, casestudies and extensive hands-on practice to
master the data science concepts and tools. It provides
comprehensive training on data science, leveraging
Caltech CTME’s academic excellence and IBM’s industry
prowess.

Designed for working professionals, this post graduate


program provides a deep dive into data science through
a blend of online self-paced videos, live virtual classes,
hands-on projects, and integrated labs, with mentorship
sessions to provide a high-engagement learning
experience. This program offers in-depth exposure to
various tools and technologies to prepare you for an
exciting career in data science.

Machine
Learning

Generative AI

Prompt
Engineering Explainable AI

ChatGPT

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Key Features of the Program

Earn a program completion Earn up to 14 CEUs from Caltech


certificate from Caltech CTME CTME

Dedicated courses and live Gain exposure to ChatGPT,


classes on generative AI, prompt OpenAI, Dall-E, Midjourney and
engineering, and much more other prominent tools

Masterclasses delivered by Gain Caltech CTME Circle


distinguished Caltech instructors membership
and IBM experts

Online convocation with the Curriculum delivered in live online


Caltech CTME Executive Director sessions by industry experts

IBM certificates for IBM courses Access to hackathons and Ask Me


Anything sessions from IBM

25+ hands-on projects with Industry-relevant capstone projects


seamless access to integrated labs in 3 domains

Simplilearn Career Service to


help you get noticed by top hiring
companies

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About Caltech CTME

Founded in 1891, Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals
some of the world’s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific
questions and pressing societal challenges. Caltech prizes excellence and ambition. The
contributions of Caltech’s faculty and alumni have earned national and international recognition,
including 38 Nobel Prizes and nearly 60 National Medals of Science. The institute manages the
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for NASA.

CTME is embedded in Caltech’s Division of Engineering and Applied Science. Caltech CTME
has a unique role in applying the capabilities of scientists and engineers to the challenges
of today’s technology-driven businesses. Caltech CTME applies executive education and
professional development directly to real-world problems. Caltech CTME experts teach the tools
and perspectives that elevate careers and help companies achieve their goals.

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Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this program, candidates should have:

A bachelor’s degree with an average score of at least 50 percent

Prior knowledge or experience in programming and mathematics

2+ years of formal work experience (preferred)

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Application Process

Candidates can apply to the Caltech Data Science Program in 3 simple steps:

STEP STEP STEP


1 2 3

Submit an Application Admission


Application Review

Complete the application and A panel of admissions counselors An offer of admission will be
include a brief statement of will review your application and made to qualified candidates. You
purpose. The latter informs our statement of purpose to can accept this offer by paying
admissions counselors why you’re determine whether you qualify for the program fee.
interested and whether you’re acceptance.
qualified for the program.

Talk to an Admissions Counselor


We have a team of dedicated admissions counselors to help
guide you in the application process and related matters.
They are available to

Address questions related to the application

Assist with financial aid (if required)

Help you better understand the program and answer your


questions

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Who is this Program Ideal for?

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds.
The diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions. A role in data
science requires an amalgam of experience, data science knowledge, and the use of the correct
tools and technologies. It is a solid career choice for professionals seeking to transition into the
data science field. Aspiring professionals of any educational background with an analytical bent
of mind are most suited to pursue this Post Graduate Program in Data Science.

Professionals keen to develop expertise in data science, with the objective of:

Enhancing effectiveness in their current role


Transitioning to data science roles in their organization
Seeking to advance their career in the industry
Giving shape to entrepreneurial aspirations

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Program Outcomes

Apply effective prompt engineering Learn about prompt engineering,


techniques to improve the performance explainable AI, conversational AI, large
and control the behavior of generative AI language models, ChatGPT, and much
models more

Understand generative AI, its landscape, Grasp fundamentals of Excel analytics


and practical applications functions and conditional formatting

Understand the tools and techniques Gain an in-depth understanding of data


used in business analysis planning and structure and data manipulation
monitoring

Understand and use linear and Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of


non-linear regression models and supervised and unsupervised learning
classification techniques for data models such as linear regression, logistic
analysis regression, clustering, dimensionality
reduction, K-NN, and pipelines

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Perform scientific and technical Master the concepts of recommendation
computing using the SciPy package engines and time series modeling
and its sub-packages such as Integrate,
Optimize, Statistics, IO, and Weave

Gain practical mastery over principles, Gain expertise in mathematical


algorithms, and applications of machine computing using the NumPy and scikit-
learning Learn package

Learn to visualize data using Tableau


and Power BI and become proficient in
building interactive dashboards

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Learning Path

Core Courses

P rogramming
R efres her

Appl ied Data


S QL
S c ienc e with P ython

P ython for
Mac hine L earning
Data S c ienc e(IB M)

Data Vis ualization


C aps tone P rojec t
with Tableau

Electives
Business Analytics with Excel R Programming for Data Science (IBM)

Data Storytelling using Power BI Academic Masterclass

Essentials of Generative AI, Prompt Engineering & Industry Masterclass


ChatGPT

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STEP
Programming Refresher
1

2 In this course, you will develop essential Python skills that are a crucial
foundation for your progress throughout the program.

3 Learning Outcomes:
Acquire proficiency in both procedural and object-oriented
programming
4
Recognize the advantages and benefits of using Python as a
programming language

5 Install Python and its integrated development environment

Become familiar with Jupyter Notebook and its practical


applications
6
Implement Python identifiers, indentations, and comments
effectively
7 Understand Python’s data types, operators, and string functions

Learn about the various types of loops in Python

Explore the concept of variable scope within functions

Explain the principles and characteristics of object-oriented


programming

Describe methods, attributes, and access modifiers in Python

Gain a solid understanding of multi-threading

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Topics Covered
Fundamentals of Programming

Introduction to Python Programming

Python Data Types and Operators

Conditional Statements and Loops in Python

Python Functions

Object-Oriented Programming Concepts with Python

Threading

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STEP
SQL
1

2 Enroll in this course to acquire essential knowledge for effectively


working with SQL databases and leveraging them in your applications.
Throughout the course, you will gain a solid understanding of SQL

3 statements, conditional statements, commands, joins, subqueries, and


various functions, empowering you to manage your SQL database for
scalable growth.

4
Learning Outcomes:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of databases and their
5 relationships

Learn how to use common query tools and work with SQL

6 commands

Master transactions, table creation, and views for efficient database


management
7 Comprehend and execute stored procedures to perform complex
operations

Acquire expertise in various SQL lessons, including filtering,


ordering, aliasing, aggregate commands, grouping, conditional
statements, joins, subqueries, views, and indexing

Explore different SQL functions such as string, mathematical, date


and time, and pattern-matching functions

Understand user access control functions to ensure database


security

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Topics Covered
SQL Statements

Restore and Back-up

Selection Commands - Filtering & Ordering

Aggregate Commands

Group By Commands

Conditional Statements

Joins

String Functions

Mathematical Functions

Date and Time Functions

Pattern (String) Matching

User Access Control Functions

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STEP
Python for Data Science (IBM)
1

2 The course provides the necessary skills to leverage Python for data
science. By the course’s conclusion, participants will be proficient in
writing Python scripts and performing hands-on data analysis using a
3 Jupyter-based lab environment.

Learning Outcomes:
4
Create your first Python program using variables, strings, functions,
loops, and conditions

5 Understand and apply concepts related to lists, sets, dictionaries,


conditions, branching, objects, and classes in Python

Utilize the pandas library to load, manipulate, and save data, and
6 read and write files in Python

Topics Covered
7
Python Basics

Python Data Structures

Python Programming Fundamentals

Working with Data in Python

Working with NumPy Arrays

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STEP
Applied Data Science
1
with Python
2
This course comprehensively explores data science essentials,
covering data preparation, model building, and evaluation. Participants
3 will delve into fundamental Python concepts, including strings,
Lambda functions, and lists. Additionally, they will gain proficiency
in essential topics such as NumPy, linear algebra, and statistical
4 concepts, which include measures of central tendency and dispersion,
skewness, covariance, and correlation. The course also encompasses
hypothesis testing techniques such as Z-test, T-test, ANOVA, and
5 data manipulation using pandas. Participants will enhance their data
visualization skills using popular libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn,
Plotly, and Bokeh.
6
Learning Outcomes:
7 Explain the fundamentals of data science and its practical
applications

Explore the processes of data preparation, model building, and


evaluation

Apply Python concepts related to strings, Lambda functions, and


lists comprehensively

Develop a strong understanding of NumPy and its applications,


including array indexing and slicing techniques

Apply principles of linear algebra in data analysis, including its


application in calculus

Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion in data

Gain a clear understanding of statistical concepts like skewness,


covariance, and correlation

Describe the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis in


hypothesis testing

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Examine different hypothesis tests, including Z-test, T-test, and
ANOVA

Understand the concept of ANOVA for statistical analysis

Work with pandas’ two primary data structures: Series and


DataFrame.

Utilize pandas for data loading, indexing, reindexing, and data


merging

Prepare, format, normalize, and standardize data using data binning


techniques

Create effective visualizations using Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and


Bokeh

Topics Covered
Introduction to Data Science

Essentials of Python Programming

NumPy

Linear Algebra

Statistics Fundamentals

Probability Distributions

Advanced Statistics

Working with pandas

Data Analysis

Data Wrangling

Data Visualization

End-to-End Statistics Applications in Python

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STEP
Machine Learning
1

2 This course comprehensively explores diverse machine learning types


and their practical applications. Participants will gain insights into the
machine learning pipeline, delving into supervised learning, regression
3 models, and classification algorithms. Additionally, the course covers
unsupervised learning, clustering techniques, and ensemble modeling.
Participants will also evaluate well-known machine learning frameworks
4 like TensorFlow and Keras and get hands-on experience building a
recommendation engine using PyTorch.

5 Learning Outcomes:
Examine various types of machine learning and understand their
unique characteristics
6
Analyze the machine learning pipeline and gain a comprehensive
understanding of key operations involved in machine learning

7 operations (MLOps)

Explore supervised learning and its wide range of applications

Understand the concepts of overfitting and underfitting and learn


techniques to detect and prevent them

Analyze different regression models and identify their suitability for


specific scenarios

Identify linearity between variables and create correlation maps

List various types of classification algorithms and comprehend their


specific applications

Master various types of unsupervised learning methods and


determine their appropriate use

Gain a deep understanding of different clustering techniques within


unsupervised learning

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Examine different ensemble modeling techniques, such as bagging,
boosting, and stacking

Evaluate and compare different machine learning frameworks,


including TensorFlow and Keras

Build a recommendation engine using PyTorch

Topics Covered
Machine Learning

Supervised Learning

Regression and its Applications

Classification and its Applications

Unsupervised Learning

Ensemble Learning

Recommendation Systems

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STEP

1
Data Visualization
with Tableau
2
This Tableau course gives participants a comprehensive understanding

3 of creating captivating visualizations, optimizing data organization, and


designing informative charts and dashboards to facilitate informed
business decisions. Throughout the program, you will delve into data

4 visualization concepts, gain proficiency in crafting diverse combo


charts and stories, and learn to work with filters, parameters, and
sets. Additionally, you will master the art of constructing interactive

5 dashboards.

Learning Outcomes:
6 Acquire expertise in various visualization techniques, such as heat
maps, treemaps, waterfall charts, and Pareto charts

7 Understand the importance of metadata and its application in


Tableau

Skillfully work with filters, parameters, and sets to manipulate data


effectively

Become proficient in utilizing special field types and Tableau-


generated fields and creating and employing parameters

Learn how to construct different charts, interactive dashboards,


and captivating story interfaces and how to share insights
effectively

Gain proficiency in data blending, creating data extracts, and


efficiently organizing and formatting data

Master various calculations, including arithmetic, logical, table, and


level of detail (LOD)

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Topics Covered
Introduction to Data Visualization

Overview of Tableau

Tableau Workspace and Different Chart Types

Creating Charts and Data Preparation Techniques

Effective Data Preparation Techniques

Working with Filters and Analytics in Tableau

Building Dashboards in Tableau

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STEP
Capstone Project
1

2 The data science capstone project provides a valuable opportunity


to apply the skills you have acquired during this program. With the
guidance of dedicated mentors, you will address a real-world data
3 science problem aligned with industry standards. This comprehensive
project covers data processing, model building, and reporting business
results and insights. It is the final step in your learning journey and
4 enables you to demonstrate your data science expertise to potential
employers.

5 Key learning objectives:


Data Processing: Utilizing various techniques to transform raw data
into meaningful insights
6
Model Building: Employing techniques such as regression and
decision trees to create accurate and intelligent machine learning
7 models capable of making predictions

Python or SAS: Developing your model and conducting a complete


model-building exercise, including data splitting, testing, and
validating data using the k-fold cross-validation process

Model Fine-tuning: Applying various techniques to enhance the


model’s accuracy and selecting the best-performing champion
model

Dashboarding and Result Presentation: Using Tableau to create a


dashboard with meaningful insights to present your final results

Through this project, you can showcase your practical data science
skills and reinforce your understanding of the entire data science
process. As a result, you will be well-prepared to impress potential
employers with your expertise.

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Electives Business Analytics with Excel

Enroll in this course to gain practical, data-driven decision-making skills


by mastering data analysis and statistics. Leveraging the widely-used
office tool Excel, you will acquire the expertise to perform sophisticated
data analytics, empowering you to make informed business decisions
confidently.

Learning Outcomes:
Understand the importance of business analytics and its role in
various industries

Grasp the fundamentals of Excel analytics functions and


conditional formatting

Learn how to analyze complex data sets efficiently using pivot


tables and slicers

Solve stochastic and deterministic analytical problems using


Excel’s powerful tools, including Scenario Manager, Solver, and
Goal Seek

Apply statistical tools and concepts like moving averages,


hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and regression to data sets using Excel

Effectively represent your findings using charts and dashboards

Get introduced to the latest Microsoft analytics tools and


technologies

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Topics Covered
Introduction to CBAP certification

Introduction to Business Analytics

Formatting and Conditional Formatting in Excel

Important Functions in Excel

Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables

Dashboarding

Business Analytics with Excel

Data Analysis Using Statistics

By completing this course, you will gain valuable data analysis and
statistical skills using Excel, preparing you to make data-driven
decisions that can significantly impact your professional endeavors.

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Electives Data Storytelling using
PowerBI

Microsoft Power BI offers robust tools to analyze data and extract


valuable business insights through interactive dashboards. This
comprehensive training course on Power BI empowers you to fully
harness its potential, enabling you to solve business challenges and
improve operations effectively. Throughout the course, you’ll learn to
expertly develop dashboards from published reports, utilize Quick
Insights to discover valuable patterns rapidly, and adopt practical
approaches for various tasks performed within Power BI, from data
gathering to in-depth analysis. Additionally, the course provides helpful
troubleshooting techniques to address various issues that may arise
while using Power BI.

Learning Outcomes:
Create dynamic dashboards from published reports, enhancing
data visualization and interactivity

Rapidly generate visuals and dashboards with quick insights to


gain valuable insights from your data

Utilize natural language in the Q&A feature to generate visuals for


actionable insights

Create and manage data alerts to stay informed of important


changes in your data

Learn best practices for report layout and data visualization to


maximize the impact of your reports

Understand when to use specific charts or graphs based on the


questions you’re addressing or the story you’re presenting

Incorporate shapes into your reports to design and emphasize key


elements to create narratives

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Integrate custom visuals into your reports and dashboards to tailor
them to your specific needs

Share reports and dashboards effectively, understanding the pros


and cons of different sharing methods

Complete a comprehensive Power BI data analysis and


visualization project from start to finish

Enhance team collaboration using Microsoft Teams to facilitate


smooth communication and sharing

Topics Covered
Data Retrieval and Preparation Techniques for Efficient Analysis

Developing Proficiency in Data Management

Generating Interactive Reports and Dashboards

Tips and Tricks for Efficient Power BI Usage

By completing this course, you will gain a strong command of


Power BI, enabling you to analyze data effectively, create compelling
visualizations, and derive valuable insights to make informed business
decisions.

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Electives Essentials of Generative
AI, Prompt Engineering &
ChatGPT

In this course, participants will comprehensively study generative


AI models, particularly ChatGPT. The curriculum covers essential
principles of generative AI, prompt engineering, explainable AI,
conversational AI, ChatGPT, and other large language models.

Learning Outcomes:
Build strong foundations in generative AI models, understanding
their core principles and various types

Recognize the importance of explainable AI and distinguish


between different approaches to achieve transparency in AI
systems

Apply effective prompt engineering techniques to optimize


performance and control the behavior of generative AI models

Develop a comprehensive understanding of ChatGPT, exploring its


operational mechanisms, notable features, and limitations

Explore diverse applications and scenarios where ChatGPT can be


effectively utilized

Master fine-tuning techniques to personalize and enhance


ChatGPT models

Address the ethical challenges of generative AI models, ensuring


responsible data usage, mitigating bias, and preventing misuse

Gain insights into the transformative potential of generative AI


across various industries and examine prominent generative AI
tools

Dive into the future of generative AI, identifying challenges and the
necessary steps to unlock its full potential

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Topics Covered
Introduction to Generative AI and its Landscape

Explainable AI: Understanding the Importance of Transparency

Conversational AI: Applications and Advancements

The Art of Prompt Engineering

Designing and Generating Effective Prompts for AI models

Exploring Large Language Models

In-depth Analysis of ChatGPT and its Applications

Fine-tuning Techniques for Personalization

Ethical Considerations in Generative AI Models: Responsible Data


Usage and Privacy

Exploring the Future of Generative AI

Leveraging AI Technologies for Innovation

Upon completing this course, you will possess comprehensive


knowledge of generative AI, focusing on ChatGPT, enabling you to
apply these cutting-edge technologies responsibly and creatively
across various domains.

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Electives R Programming for
Data Science

R programming is a vital tool for data analysis and is essential for


aspiring data science professionals. This course teaches you how to
write R code, explore R’s data structures, and create custom functions.
By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to embark on your
first data analysis project.

Learning Outcomes:
Learn about fundamental concepts such as math, variables,
strings, vectors, factors, and vector operations in R

Gain essential knowledge about arrays and matrices, lists, and data
frames

Explore conditions and loops, functions in R, objects, classes, and


debugging

Master the art of accurately reading and handling text, CSV, and
Excel files

Learn how to save and write data objects in R

Understand and effectively work with strings and dates in R

Topics Covered:
R Basics

Data Structures in R

R Programming Fundamentals

Working with Data in R

Strings and Dates in R

By completing this course, you will acquire the necessary skills in


R programming to kickstart your data analysis journey and prepare
yourself for success in data science.

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Electives Academic Masterclass

Attend this live online Masterclass conducted by Caltech CTME


instructors and get insights about advancements in data science.

Electives Industry Masterclass

Attend this live interactive industry masterclass to gain insights about


the latest advancements in data science.

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Tools Covered

ChatGPT

Midjourney

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Projects

Sales Analysis Interactive Sales Dashboard


Utilize Python to analyze a clothing Create an interactive sales dashboard for
company’s sales data for the fourth quarter an apparel OEM in Tableau for the sales
across Australian states to help the company department to use for ad-hoc analysis and
make data-driven decisions for the coming reporting.
year.

Crime Analysis with Tableau


Employee performance Dashboard
Analysis
Prepare a dashboard to keep the police
Create ML programs to understand different department and the city updated on the
factors affecting employee turnover. Use statistics of crime events. You must create a
clustering, the SMOTDE technique, and the dashboard/story using Tableau.
K-fold cross-validation model to analyze
performance and suggest employee retention
strategies.

Marketing Strategies with


Exploratory Data Analysis
Perform exploratory data analysis and
Classification of Songs
hypothesis testing to better understand the
Perform exploratory data analysis and cluster various factors contributing to customer
analysis to create personalized song lists and acquisition for a marketing department.
an efficient recommendation system.

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Ecommerce App with Python Credit Card Fraud Analysis
Develop an ecommerce app on the Python Utilize data science and machine learning
platform that can categorize, add or remove methodologies to identify fraudulent credit
items from the cart and support different card transactions so that end customers are
payment options. not charged for items they did not purchase.

Weather Prediction
Create a classification model using ten years
of rainfall data to predict the weather for
different locations across Australia.

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Certificates

This is to certify that

John Doe
has successfully completed the
POST GRADUATE PROGRAM
IN DATA SCIENCE
on 1st January 2023

Program delivered by

Rick Hefner Krishna Kumar


Executive Director, CEO, Simplilearn
Caltech Center for Technology
and Management Education

This is to certify that

John Doe
successfully completed and received a passing grade in

Python for Data Science


(DS0101EN, provided by BigDataUniversity)

A course on skillsnet.simplilearn.com
Powered by IBM Developer Skills Network.

Issued by
Simplilearn

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Country Manager - Software Services Chief Product Officer
IBM India Pvt Ltd Simplilearn

2 April 2024
Authenticity of this certificate can be validated by going to:
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Upon successful completion of the Caltech Data Science program, you will receive a
certificate of completion from Caltech CTME. You will also receive IBM certificates for
all IBM courses along with certificates from Simplilearn for the courses completed in the
learning path. These certificates will testify to your skills as a data science expert.

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Advisory Board
Member

Rick Hefner
Program Director, Caltech Center for Technology
& Management Education
[email protected]

Rick Hefner, PhD, specializes in systems development and


maintenance; project management; Lean Six Sigma; process
improvement, technology transfer; and risk management. His
experience spans over 35 years. Dr. Hefner recently served
as Director of Process Management at Northrop Grumman
Corporation, where he managed corporate process initiatives
related to Lean Six Sigma and program management.
Previous positions at Northrop Grumman (formerly
TRW) included managing technology process initiatives
and helping to establish the corporate engineering and
program management processes. Previously, at Aerospace
Corporation, Dr. Hefner was the Director of their Software
Development department. He served as an engineer, technical
specialist, project manager, and section manager.

Dr. Hefner has also worked with companies in the


communications, electronics, and health sciences industries,
including Applied Physics Laboratory, Ares Management,
Boeing, DRS Technologies, Herbalife, Honeywell, Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, John Deere, L-3 WESCAM, Maytag,
Motorola, Pacific Bell, Raytheon, Schlumberger, Southern
California Edison, St. Jude Medical, Toshiba, U.S. Navy,
and Xerox. Dr. Hefner is credited with over 200 publications
and presentations. He earned his PhD from the University
of California, Los Angeles, in applied dynamic systems
control. He received his MS and BS from Purdue University in
interdisciplinary engineering.

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