Certified Analytics Professional (Cap) Exam Prep Course

Master the skills and knowledge to ace the CAP exam and advance your career as a Certified Analytics Professional!

What you'll learn

Understanding the CAP certification process and its benefits.

Mastering business problem framing and analytical problem-solving techniques.

Gaining proficiency in data science, including data acquisition, preparation, analysis, and feature engineering.

Applying the Five E's of the CAP exam and developing essential soft skills for the certification.

Effectively using data visualization tools to communicate insights and create impactful data stories.

Learning different analytics methodologies, validating models, and using predictive and simulation techniques.

Familiarizing with CAP-specific terminology and concepts like regression, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

By the end of the course, students will be fully equipped to pass the CAP exam and advance their careers in the field of analytics.

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Analytics: A foundational knowledge of data analytics concepts and methodologies is recommended to facilitate comprehension of advanced topics.

Familiarity with Data Science Tools: Prior experience with data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, R, Python, or SQL) will be beneficial.

Statistical Knowledge: A basic understanding of statistical principles and methods is essential for grasping analytical problem framing and interpretation.

Critical Thinking Skills: Students should possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively identify and solve business problems.

Desire to Obtain CAP Certification: A motivation to pursue the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification will enhance engagement and commitment to the course material.

Description

Introduction:The Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification is a globally recognized credential that validates your expertise in analytics. This course is designed to help you master the essential topics and skills needed to excel in the CAP exam. You will gain insights into business problem framing, analytical problem-solving, data science, and the importance of data visualization. Whether you are an aspiring data scientist, an analytics professional, or someone aiming to advance their career with a CAP certification, this course offers structured learning to help you succeed.Section 1: Introduction to CAP ExamsThe course begins with an introduction to the CAP certification, outlining the benefits of earning this credential for analytics professionals. You'll gain a deep understanding of the CAP certification process and how it can boost your career. Additionally, you'll learn the relevance of the certification across different industries and how it serves as a benchmark for analytic skills.Section 2: Understanding ObjectivesIn this section, you will dive into the key objectives of the CAP exam and their respective weightages. Lectures cover topics such as business problem framing, analytical problem framing, and the methodological approach to solving business challenges. The concept of "knowledge statements" and effective presentation techniques will also be explored, helping you understand what the exam evaluators are looking for.Section 3: Understanding Business Problem IdentificationThis section focuses on the critical task of identifying business problems and conducting stakeholder analysis. You’ll learn how to refine problem statements and agree on initial business benefits with stakeholders. The goal is to ensure that you can clearly define problems before jumping into analytical solutions.Section 4: Further Reading on Business Problem FramingHere, you will be guided through the process of writing effective problem statements. This section emphasizes problem-solving techniques, the process of defining a problem, and the powerful impact of re-framing problems. You'll be equipped with questions to frame business problems more effectively, setting the stage for impactful analytical work.Section 5: Analytical ProblemThis section delves into the process of analytical problem framing and introduces you to frameworks such as Kano’s Requirement Model. You’ll explore key success metrics, how to propose drivers and relationships between inputs, and understand the core principles that guide successful analytics problem framing.Section 6: Certified Analyst Professional Training – Data ScienceData science plays a crucial role in CAP certification. This section covers data science fundamentals and explores the differences between business intelligence (BI) and data science. You’ll learn the step-by-step process of acquiring and preparing data, analyzing it, and transforming data into actionable insights. Key concepts like feature engineering, dimensionality reduction, and model validation are also discussed.Section 7: Certified Analyst Professional Training – Five E’s of CAP ExamThis section introduces the Five E’s of the CAP exam, focusing on the key skills and soft skills required to pass the exam. You’ll learn how to clarify the analytical process, understand CAP-specific terminology, and apply regression, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Real-world examples will demonstrate the practical applications of these skills.Section 8: Data Visualization – CAP CertificationIn this section, you’ll explore the importance of data visualization in presenting analytics results. Learn common data visualization techniques such as decision trees and heat maps, and how to effectively communicate data insights through data storytelling. Data quality, cleaning, and building a data mart are also discussed, providing you with the tools to create meaningful, accurate visual representations.Section 9: Analytics Methodology and Test Analytics ModelThe final section focuses on different analytics methodologies and how to validate analytics models. You'll learn about predictive methodologies, simulation techniques, and software tool selection. This section ensures you are prepared to test, refine, and implement analytics models in a real-world context.Conclusion:By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the key components required to excel in the CAP exam. You will be proficient in framing business and analytical problems, applying data science techniques, utilizing data visualization tools, and validating analytics models. This comprehensive training will equip you with the skills necessary to become a Certified Analytics Professional.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to CAP Exams

Lecture 1 CAP certification and Benefits

Section 2: Understanding Objectives

Lecture 2 Different Objectives and their Weightage

Lecture 3 Objective- Business Problem Framing

Lecture 4 Objective- Analytical Problem Framing

Lecture 5 Objective- Methodology Approach

Lecture 6 What are Knowledge Statements

Lecture 7 Knowledge Statements- Presentation techniques

Section 3: Understanding Business Problem Identification

Lecture 8 Business problem identification and stakeholders analysis

Lecture 9 How to refine problem statement

Lecture 10 Initial business benefits and stakeholders agreement

Section 4: Further Reading Business Problem

Lecture 11 How to Write a problem Statement

Lecture 12 Problem Statement- Issue, Vision etc

Lecture 13 Problem Solving

Lecture 14 The Problem Definition Process

Lecture 15 Power of Re-framing Problems

Lecture 16 Power of Re-framing Problem continued

Lecture 17 Business Problem Framing Questions

Section 5: Analytical Problem

Lecture 18 Analytical Problem Framing

Lecture 19 Kano's Requirement Model

Lecture 20 Proposed set of drivers and relationship to inputs

Lecture 21 Key Metrics of Success

Section 6: Certified Analyst Professional training- Data Science

Lecture 22 Data Science Introduction and difference between BI and Data Science

Lecture 23 Data Science Introduction and difference between BI and Data Science continued

Lecture 24 How Data Science Work along with Acquire and Prepare Steps

Lecture 25 How Data Science Work along with Acquire and Prepare Steps continued

Lecture 26 How to Analyse and Act Data

Lecture 27 Guiding Principles and Reasoning and Common Sense

Lecture 28 Components of Data Science

Lecture 29 Classes of Analytic Techniques Transforming Learning and Predictive Analytics

Lecture 30 Learning Models , Execution Models Scheduling and Sequencing

Lecture 31 Decomposing Analytical Problem

Lecture 32 Data Science Maturity

Lecture 33 Feature Engineering Dimensionality Reduction and Model Validation Part 1

Lecture 34 Feature Engineering Dimensionality Reduction and Model Validation Part 2

Lecture 35 DATA CAP Questions

Section 7: Certified Analyst Professional training- FIVE E of CAP Exam

Lecture 36 The Five E for CAP exam

Lecture 37 The Five E for CAP exam continued

Lecture 38 Soft Skills for CAP exam

Lecture 39 Clarifying the Analytical Process

Lecture 40 CAP Terminology Yield Vechile Routing Problem and TSP

Lecture 41 CAP Terminology supply chain six sigma RFM

Lecture 42 CAP Terminology supply chain six sigma RFM continued

Lecture 43 Pattern Recognition Regression Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics

Lecture 44 Pattern Recognition Regression Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics continued

Section 8: Data Visualization- CAP Certification

Lecture 45 Data Visualization Definition and Importance

Lecture 46 Data Visualization Definition and Importance continued

Lecture 47 Common Techniques for Data Visualization,Data Cardinality and Velocity

Lecture 48 Common Techniques for Data Visualization,Data Cardinality and Velocity Continued

Lecture 49 Decision Trees Heat Maps and other type of Data Visualization Techniques

Lecture 50 How to write Data Story

Lecture 51 Data Cleaning

Lecture 52 Quality of Data and Datamart

Lecture 53 Quality of Data and Datamart continued

Lecture 54 CAP Terminology Optimization and Next Best offer

Section 9: Analytics Methodology and Test Analytics Model

Lecture 55 Analytics Methodology Introduction

Lecture 56 Different type of Analytics Methodology

Lecture 57 Software Tool Selection

Lecture 58 Validating Analytics Model and Testing Results

Lecture 59 Predictive Methodlogy and Different Kinds

Lecture 60 Simulation and its Kind

Aspiring Analysts: Individuals looking to start a career in analytics and seeking to obtain the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.,Data Science Professionals: Those currently working in data science or related fields who wish to deepen their understanding of analytics methodologies and improve their skills.,Business Professionals: Managers and decision-makers who want to enhance their analytical skills to make data-driven decisions within their organizations.,Students: University or college students pursuing degrees in business, data science, statistics, or related fields who are interested in gaining practical knowledge and certification in analytics.,Career Changers: Professionals from non-analytical backgrounds seeking to transition into data analytics roles and wanting a comprehensive understanding of the analytics process.