Question 1

Why take up a Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course from upGrad Campus?

Accepted Answer

Data Science and AI is one of the most in-demand job roles for all companies today. There are a tremendous number of job openings for various roles in the field of Data Science and AI. But what recruiters really want are skills.
That’s where upGrad Campus’s Data Science & Analytics course certification online training program comes in. Curated specifically for college students and freshers, this course will have you creating predictive models in no time. Get hands-on practice in Python, Tableau, Structured Query Language (SQL), Excel and various other Data Science & Advanced AI concepts and tools from scratch.

Question 2

What kind of projects will I be expected to complete in a Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course for beginners?

Accepted Answer

To make Data Science and AI for beginners easy to understand, this course covers multiple projects that give you hands-on experience. These projects include a data cleaning project, a Regression project where you will build your own predictive model and an EDA project to name a few. Each of these projects is based on a real-world scenario.These projects will be Live and will give you the opportunity to apply your skills even as you take your first step into the industry

Question 3

How long will I be able to access the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course content?

Accepted Answer

The learning content will be available to access for 3 years post completion of your course.

Question 4

What is the eligibility criteria to join upGrad Campus’s Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Certification course?

Accepted Answer

A love for AI and solving problems is the first set of criteria to take up our Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course. The entire program is designed for beginners, and covers everything starting from the very basics, including programming with Python. So a coding background is not compulsory (although knowing a coding language like Java, Python or C/C++ is an added bonus). Students need to be comfortable in spoken and written English as the course is taught in English.

Question 5

What is the admission process to join upGrad Campus’s Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Certification course?

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Click on the Apply Now button to enroll in the upcoming batch. Our Learning Consultants will reach out to you and will counsel you accordingly. Further, you can pay the admissions fee and block your seat to enroll in the program.

Question 6

Do I need any particular software or laptop to learn Data Science & Artificial Intelligence online?

Accepted Answer

Due to the nature of your Data Science & Artificial Intelligence training, you will require a Laptop to complete your project

Question 7

When will live classes be held for the course?

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Keeping your college workload in mind, the live classes to learn Data Science & Artificial Intelligence are scheduled every Saturday, Sunday from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Question 8

How much time will I spend each week on a Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Data Science and AI are vast fields with a lot of new concepts to learn. In order to master the various concepts and tools, we recommend our learners to spend at least 3 hours on a daily basis. However, since we have recorded sessions included with your course, you can choose how and when you want to study.

Apart from this, every weekend, we conduct 2 hours of Live sessions and 2 hours of Doubt clearing sessions. Live sessions are conducted with Subject Matter Experts who will explain the concepts in detail, and during doubt-clearing sessions, you can directly ask your queries to Teaching Assistants.

Question 9

Can I expect any one-to-one support in this course?

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At the start of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence course, you will be assigned a mentor. The role of your mentor is to help you through your course and assess your progress along the way. Mentors are there to guide you through any queries or issues you may have during the course.
In addition, you will also be guided by Subject Matter Experts who will conduct the Live sessions and by Teaching Assistants who will help resolve your doubts.

Question 10

How will my doubts get solved?

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We provide an extensive range of resources for you to dip into. Every weekend, you will have doubt-clearing sessions, where you can get answers to your queries in a one-on-one manner from Teaching Assistants and Subject Matter Experts. Furthermore, you can also connect with other students in the forum and get any peer support you need.

Question 11

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

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Deferral Policy:

A. Pre- Program Commencement

a. If a learner, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the learner to defer to another batch.

b. The learner will be required to pay 30% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.

c. A learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 3 months from the batch start date of the initial batch the learner enrolled for.

d. The learner has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 30% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire.

B. Post-Program Commencement

a. If a learner is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the learner to defer to another batch.

b. A learner can request for deferral at any time up to two months of batch commencement. The deferral can be requested only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 3 months from the batch start date of the initial batch the learner enrolled for.

c. The learner will be required to pay the deferral fees (excluding taxes) of Rs.3,000/- upon which deferral will be done.

d. The learner will be required to pay 100% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be done. Till this is completed, the learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.

e. The learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the learner will continue as part of the current cohort.

f. If the learner completes the deferral payment, the learner’s login will be disabled, the learner will leave the deferred cohort and the learner will start learning on the new cohort from the beginning. The progress of the learner shall not be carried forward to the new cohort.

g. Any requests for inter-program transfers shall also be governed by the guidelines for deferral post commencement of the Program. In case the fees of the program being deferred to is higher than fees of the initially enrolled program, the differential fees between the two cohorts shall be paid along with the deferral fees. Deferral requests may be raised by the learners by filling in the Deferral Form.

Refund Policy:

● Learners must pay the applicable admission fees for enrolment to a Program. This admission fee will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the learner.

● Once the learner has made a partial or full payment of the Program fee, such learner can claim a refund at any time before the cohort commencement date or the expiry of 7 calendar days from making the admission fee payment, whichever is earlier, by raising a refund request by email at connect.ugcampus@upgrad.com, stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of Rs. 4,000/- towards the processing fee.

● The learner shall not be eligible for any refund, once the cohort starts. This is applicable even for those learners who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the learners can raise a request for deferral subject to payment of applicable deferral charges.

● A refund shall be processed to an eligible learner within 30 working days from the date of receipt of refund request from the applicant learner in this regard. The refund shall be issued to the original payment method.

● You shall not be eligible for a refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.

Question 12

Is placement assistance provided after I complete my Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upGrad Campus offers Placement Plus a specially-curated program where our dedicated Mentors will guide and train you for getting placed in your dream company.

These programs help you get interview-ready via profile building, resumé proofing and updation, employability tests, group discussions, mock interviews, and more.
And the best part? You get 3 assured job opportunities upon signing up for these programs.³

Question 13

What kind of career opportunities can I expect after getting a certification in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence?

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Our Certification Program will help you get positions like Data Scientist, AI Engineer and more with specialisations in Python, Kaggle, SQL and Tableau. Due to the vast nature of this field, our course will also help you branch out comfortably into any other role of your preference.

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