Women in Big Data Global 
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By WiBD Team,
May 21, 2024
We provided a quick overview of Women in Big Data (WiBD). Launched in 2015 and becoming a nonprofit organization in 2020, WiBD is a grassroots initiative dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and advancing women in data fields. We achieve this through training, mentoring, hackathons, and leadership programs. Today, WiBD boasts over 20,000 members across 42 chapters globally in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia regions.
Our partnership with DataCamp has been thriving for over 5 months, yielding impressive results. Here are our top learners from the past 30 days:
At DataCamp, certification is a mark of excellence and a commitment to high standards in data education. It signifies:
She highlighted various certification programs, including “Data Analyst,” “Data Scientist,” and “Data Engineer” under Career Certifications. Additionally, she presented Technology Certifications, which included:
Certification process includes:
Registration – Begins 30 day countdown
1 or 2 Timed Exams (45-60 questions each) – Must be passed within 2 attempts
Practical Exam – Must be passed within 2 attempts
If failed, locked out of that certification for 14 days.
Isabella then covered the certification community where data enthusiasts connect, learn, and grow together.
Some community features include:
Weekly Networking Hangouts – Make friends, ask for help, tell us about your dog – networking hangouts are our weekly touchpoint to catch up and get to know each other
Events With Recruiters and Professionals – Regular fireside chats with interesting data science industry professionals
Kaggle Team – Work together and compete in kaggle competitions with other community members
Group Learning – Mentor-guided learning for our professional exams
Monthly Accountability Thread – Community-run check in on work and projects
Here are a few of the questions that were asked:
How long can one participate in this community program after completing the certification?
There is no expiration. Participants can continue as long as they wish.
Is the community free of charge?
Yes, all services are provided at no cost.
Does DataCamp offer a Machine Learning Engineer Certification?
Currently, there is an ML Engineer Track, but no certification is available yet. It is under discussion and may be offered in the future.
Audrey Tan, one of our WiBD DataCamp Donates learners, recently completed her Data Engineering Certificate. She joined us to share her experience.
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