Data Analytics Essentials Certificate of Proficiency
Program Overview
The Data Analytics Essentials Certificate of Proficiency program equips business professionals with essential data analytics skills, including Python, SQL, Tableau, data wrangling, and machine learning. This 16-credit hour program prepares students for high-demand careers in data analytics, such as Computer Systems Analysts and Business Intelligence Analysts. The certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as part of the Data Analytics Minor program.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Data Analytics Essentials Certificate of Proficiency program consists of 16 credit hours, including 6 credit hours of program prerequisites and 10 credit hours of MIS courses. The program is designed to provide current and future business professionals with highly desired knowledge of Python, SQL and data visualization techniques using Tableau. In addition, students will learn data wrangling and machine learning techniques. This certificate will enable business professionals to improve decisions through improved analysis and visualization of data.
Careers:
The Data Analytics Essentials Certificate is stackable with other credentials and can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or as part of the Data Analytics Minor program. All courses will earn credit toward several B.S. degrees from the Goddard School of Business & Economics, such as a B.S. in Management Information Systems. The certificate will be awarded upon completion of 16 credit hours. This certificate will prepare students for careers in high-demand jobs in Utah such as: Computer Systems Analysts, Management Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts, Market Research Analysts, Financial Analysts, and Operation Research Analysts.