Program Overview

Data Analytics

Program Overview

The mission of the Data Analytics Certificate is that every student at Madison College, no matter their program or starting point, has access to learn basic data analytics skills.

Completion will prepare students to work in a variety of settings, including academic research environments and both the private and public sectors, with traits employers want, including good communication skills, ethics, logic, and critical decision-making.

Program Details

• Program Number: CERT
• Degree: Certificate
• Area of Study: Science, Math and Natural Resources
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 13 Credits | Finish in 1 semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $2,747.66

Curriculum and Experience

• Required Courses:
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (3 credits)
  • Technology and Society (3 credits)
  • Statistics for the Social Sciences (4 credits)
  • Introduction to Programming in Python (3 credits)

Admission

• Admission Requirements: None
• Application Dates:
  • Fall 2025: Application open, deadline October 15, 2025
  • Spring 2026: Application available September 15, 2025, deadline March 15, 2026
• Additional Notes:
  • Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
  • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
  • Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Outcomes

• Career Outcomes: After completing the Data Analytics Certificate at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
  • Analyze data using statistical techniques and models
  • Manage and visualize data using a variety of tools
  • Solve data-related problems using a programming language used in data science
  • Have an awareness of the ethical and sociological implications of data science practices

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