Earning Criteria

• Professional Data Scientists must have completed formal training in the discipline of Data Science such as statistics, operations research, machine learning, or econometrics) either through attendance at a taught course, or through self-study, and are required to to continue to develop their skills and to stay up-to-date with the development of their profession.
• Professional Data Scientists are required to develop and maintain their knowledge of the technology, trends, and techniques that are relevant to developing solutions for solving business problems.
• Professional Data Scientists are required to develop and maintain an understanding of their client’s business as it pertains to their client’s vertical industry (e.g., telecoms, financial, etc.).
• Professional Data Scientists must have demonstrated experience of using reusable assets created by others or of providing assets for reuse. Two or more examples are required.
• Professional Data Scientists must have made contributions to the Data Science profession including mentoring and, for example, publications, teaching, research collaboration, or participation in professional organizations.
• This milestone badge is open to all applicants.  There is no requirement for any previous qualification.