Applied Expertise in
Multiparadigm Data Science
After completing the Multiparadigm Data Science (MPDS) course videos, quizzes and exercises, you're ready to consider Level 2 certification. Course completion and Level 1 certification are not required in order to apply for Multiparadigm Data Science Level 2 certification, but they are strongly recommended. Level 2 certification requires submitting an independent project that demonstrates expertise in applying the MPDS approach to solving a complex problem. Submissions are assessed according to a grading rubric.
Level 2 Project
Browse the datasets found in the Wolfram Data Repository to see examples in addition to the ones listed here. These examples are representative of curated datasets that would be suitable for Level 2 certification projects. Refer to the grading rubric for specific requirements related to identifying your data source and showing how it has been cleaned and curated.
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United States Supreme Court Decisions 1946–present »
Datasets relating to Supreme Court cases from 1946 to present.
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Health Nutrition and Population Statistics (1960–2015) »
Perform time series analysis of health, nutrition and population statistics from 1960 to 2015, sourced from the World Bank Group.
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Museum of Modern Art Holdings and Artists »
Provide analysis on the artworks and artists among the holdings (as of 2016) at MoMA, The Museum of Modern Art.
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Tornadoes in the US (1950–2015) »
Analyze the data on tornadoes in the United States tracked by NOAA from 1950 to 2015.
Grading Rubric »
Recommended Level 2 Certification Process
- Begin by studying the materials available in the Multiparadigm Data Science interactive course.
- Watch all 21 videos and pass the four quizzes in order to earn your certificate of course completion. Track your progress in the interactive course.
- Complete required exercises for Level 1 certification.
- Identify the dataset you want to work with from the Wolfram Data Repository or use your own data.
- Create your independent project notebook.
- Consult the grading rubric to ensure your project meets certification standards.
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Pay the $395 certification fee and submit your project notebook.
(Education customers pay $195; students pay $95.)
Submitting Your Project
Once your project notebook is complete, pay the certification fee and follow instructions to upload your file(s). All projects are scored according to the grading rubric. A project score of 75 or greater will earn Level 2 certification in Multiparadigm Data Science. You will be notified about your certification status within three weeks of your submission. Successful applicants will receive a certificate suitable for printing, and every applicant receives project feedback that includes an explanation of their score. Applicants who receive scores under 75 may work to improve their projects and can apply again for Level 2 certification by submitting revised projects with the certification fee.
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