Online Certificate in Data Analytics

At A Glance

4 Courses

8 Months

100% Online

Cost Per Semester Credit Hour

$499*

Semester Credit Hours

12

Tuition Cost for Entire Program

$5,988*

* All stated financial information is subject to change.

Unlock answers through data

Take your skills from data novice to data specialist in just four courses. In this certificate, you will apply basic data science tools, including data management and visualization, modeling and machine learning using your choice of either SAS or Python. You will analyze a research question, summarize your insights and report your findings in a professional-quality report.

The Certificate in Data Analytics is perfect if you’re considering a career in data or need to bolster your data skills for your current line of work.

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What Will I Study?

Data analysis tools such as SAS or Python
How to develop and test hypotheses about data
Basic statistical principles to answer questions developed
How to apply the appropriate statistical test to specific data and questions
To apply, test and interpret machine learning algorithms to address research questions
How to produce professional reports representing data analysis
Strategies for effectively communicating data and statistical findings

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Why Study Data Analytics?

Pursue advanced learning in a growing field
Add an emphasis to an existing major of study
Highlight a specialization in your current or future occupation
Demonstrate higher-level learning in these areas to graduate schools

Certificate in Data Analytics Requirements

Certificate in Data Analytics (12 credit hours)

Complete the following:

Not all courses are offered every year. The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.

DATA 210 Introduction to Applied Data Analytics 3 hours +

In this course, students will learn how to apply basic data analysis tools using their choice of SAS or Python or both. Students will begin to develop research skills by developing a research question and conducting a literature review. Students will develop skills in generating testable hypotheses, understanding large data sets, managing data, conducting statistical analyses, and presenting results to expert and novice audiences. Through this course, students will learn foundational concepts of data management and visualization.

DATA 224 Data Analysis Tools 3 hours +

In this course, students will develop and test hypotheses about data through the use of various statistical tests, utilizing data analysis tools of SAS or Python. Students will continue the refinement of their research questions to explore data analysis using statistical tests and tools.

DATA 260 Machine Learning for Data Analysis 3 hours +

This course focuses on machine learning processes of developing, testing, and applying predictive algorithms to achieve a goal. Students will learn about basic classification, decision trees, and clustering. Students will continue the refinement of their research questions to explore data analysis using statistical tests and tools including machine learning.

DATA 280 Data Analysis and Interpretation 3 hours +

In this course, students will apply and refine the data analytic techniques learned from previous certificate courses to address a research question of choice. Using real world data, students will complete a project and present their findings to the class. Prerequisite: DATA 210: Introduction to Data Analysis and DATA 224: Data Analysis Tools

How to Apply

Apply Online

Create an account with a username and password and complete the certificates application online for admission into any of the certificate programs
Connect with Enrollment Counselor

An enrollment counselor will reach out about any next steps to get started in the certificate program.
Pay Tuition Deposit

To hold your spot, you’ll need to submit a $100 tuition deposit, which will apply toward tuition for your first course.
Enroll in Courses

You’ll enroll in the first course of your certificate program!

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Tuition for all online certificates costs $499 per credit hour. Each class is generally three credits. The total cost for the Certificate in Data Analytics is $5,988 over an eight-month period.

Payment plans are available.

Keep Moving Forward

Credits you earn in this certificate program will count toward a bachelor’s degree in our Accelerated Online Degree Program. If you’re interested in learning more about applying credits to a bachelor’s degree, contact our admissions team today!