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Data Intelligence Architect

Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and AI.

Transforms students into data intelligence architects.

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Certification Roadmap

3 pillars to work through, in order.

Pillar 1

Certified Data Analytics Associate

Data Analytics & Reporting Fundamentals

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Pillar 2

Certified Data Intelligence Specialist

Data Warehousing, BI, and ETL

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Pillar 3

Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer

AI, ML & Advanced Data Modeling

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The Track, Step by Step

Concrete checkpoints inside each pillar — not just "finish the course," but specific proof of work along the way.

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Certified Data Analytics Associate · Beginner

Level 1 Milestone: Data Foundation & Database Implementation

Project Title: Industrial Dataset Cleanup and Database Migration

Objective: Transform a messy real-world industrial dataset from raw Excel into a clean, optimized relational database.

  • Clean a messy industrial dataset in Excel
  • Design relational schema
  • Import into SQL database
  • Optimize queries
  • Present performance improvement report

Assessment: Practical Database Rebuild + Technical Presentation

Deliverables:

  • Cleaned Excel workbook with documentation
  • Relational Schema Diagram (ER Diagram)
  • SQL scripts (Table creation + Data import)
  • Optimized queries for key reports
  • Technical presentation
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Certified Data Analytics Associate · Intermediate

Level 2 Milestone: End-to-End Business Intelligence Project

Project Title: Sales & Operations Performance Dashboard

Objective: Analyze a large multi-source dataset, build an interactive dashboard, and deliver actionable business insights.

  • Clean and integrate multiple raw datasets (Excel + CSV files)
  • Design and implement a star schema data model
  • Write complex SQL queries for key business metrics
  • Perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and statistical analysis
  • Create interactive dashboards in Power BI or Tableau
  • Implement KPIs, trend analysis, and comparative visualizations
  • Apply statistical methods and correlation analysis

Assessment: Interactive Dashboard + Insights Presentation

Deliverables:

  • Cleaned and integrated datasets
  • Data model diagram and SQL scripts
  • Professional interactive dashboard (Power BI or Tableau)
  • Executive presentation with insights and recommendations
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Certified Data Analytics Associate · Advanced

Level 3 Milestone: Comprehensive Data Analytics Capstone Project

Project Title: Strategic Business Performance Optimization

Objective: Execute a full-cycle advanced analytics project from raw data to strategic business recommendations.

  • Source and integrate complex data from multiple platforms
  • Build and optimize a robust data model
  • Develop advanced analytics using Python and SQL
  • Apply statistical techniques including hypothesis testing
  • Create advanced calculations and dynamic dashboards
  • Implement Row-Level Security and performance optimization
  • Deliver executive-level storytelling with clear recommendations
  • Document complete methodology and limitations

Assessment: Full Capstone Project + Executive Presentation + Technical Defense

Deliverables:

  • Complete project documentation and methodology
  • SQL and Python scripts
  • Advanced interactive dashboard
  • Executive presentation deck
  • Live demonstration and Q&A defense
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Certified Data Intelligence Specialist · Beginner

Beginner Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Beginner level.
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Certified Data Intelligence Specialist · Intermediate

Intermediate Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Intermediate level.
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Certified Data Intelligence Specialist · Advanced

Advanced Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Advanced level.
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Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Beginner

Beginner Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Beginner level.
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Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Intermediate

Intermediate Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Intermediate level.
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Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Advanced

Advanced Capstone Project

Applied real-world project assessment for Advanced level.

What You're Actually Earning

Each badge is awarded only after finishing the level's assessed work — it's not a participation certificate. It's evidence, held by you, that an employer can check without having to take your word for it.

Certified Data Analytics Associate

Certified Data Analytics Associate

Awarded upon completing Advanced level of CDAA.
Certified Data Intelligence Specialist

Certified Data Intelligence Specialist

Awarded upon completing Advanced level of CDIS.
Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer

Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer

Awarded upon completing Advanced level of CAIE.

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Pay level by level as you go -- start with the first program's first level, then advance as you earn.

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