Educating and Training of Data Scientists

IT businesses and user companies

I   Overview

1. What is a Data Scientist?

1. Outline of a data scientist
2. Educational measures to train data scientists
3. Laws and regulations relating to data

2. Trend of educating/training data scientists

1. Trend of educating/training at private companies
2. Trend of educating/training at universities

3. Forecast of size of data-related human resources (FY2018-FY2022)
4. Suggestions:

1. Companies are required to have both data scientists and data management.
2. Progress of technologies may alter what is needed in data scientists for the future.

II   Education and Utilization of Data Scientists at IT Businesses

1. Attempt by Major IT Businesses for Educating and Training of Data Scientists

1. Business strategies relating to data scientists
2. Training courses and modules
3. Certification systems

2. Education at Analysis Specialty Businesses

1. Business strategies relating to data scientists
2. Advantages
3. Training courses and modules for within the company
4. Training courses and modules for outside the company
5. Future plans

III     Education and Utilization of Data Scientists at User Companies

1. Attempts by the Enterprises

1. Business strategies relating to data scientists
2. In-house and outsourcing of analytical tasks
3. Methods of educating and training of data scientists

2. Strategies and Attempts regarding Research Scientists at RAKUTEN

1. Business strategy
2. What the Rakuten Institute of Technology most focuses on
3. Advantages of having an in-house research institute

IV   Profiles of IT Businesses

6 enterprises

V    Profiles of User Companies

6 users