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Data Analytics Certificate

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Data Analytics Certificate

The Certificate of Achievement in Data Analytics is designed for students who want to develop practical skills in programming, databases, spreadsheets, and statistical analysis. The program prepares students to work with data, generate insights, and communicate findings that support decision-making in a variety of professional settings.

Students gain experience using data analysis tools and computational techniques to organize, model, analyze, and present data. Coursework emphasizes applied learning and real-world problem solving.


What You Will Learn

Students completing the certificate will be able to:

  • Use computer programming, database principles, and statistical concepts to analyze data
  • Develop tools and workflows for data-driven decision making
  • Create graphical and written reports that communicate analytical findings
  • Apply data science and computational skills to problems across multiple disciplines

 

Career Applications

Data analytics skills are valuable in many fields, including:

  • Business and Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Social Science Research
  • Healthcare and Biosciences

The certificate requires approximately 23–25 units and provides a flexible pathway for students seeking workforce skills or professional development.

Sample Coursework

Students in the Data Analytics Certificate develop practical skills through courses such as:

  • Foundations in Data Science (MATH 118)
  • Spreadsheet Applications I & II (CIS 042A, CIS 042B)
  • Database Design and Programming (CIS 084)
  • Introduction to Computer Science or Introduction to Computer Programming (CIS 005 or CIS 006)