Across all industries, professionals with data skills are examining data and delivering
insights that allow companies to make decisions that can boost performance and profitability.
Today, analytics skills are in surging demand with entry-level data professionals
earning an average of $33 per hour and up to $65 per hour. The Undergraduate Certificates
in Data Analytics will introduce you to the fundamentals of data analytics while providing
hands-on experience using industry tools to solve business problems. Courses are taught
by experienced and knowledgeable practitioners of data analysis who work in technology
companies, IT, and other career sectors.
We offer six different skill-based certificates. Each 9-unit certificate includes
two core courses in data analytics and one elective course that will allow you to
specialize in the programming language of your choice. The six electives available
include courses in Tableau, HQL, Python, R, SAS, and SQL.
Add Value to Your Organization
Each certificate will demonstrate that you’ve completed coursework in data analytics
and gained proficiency in a programming language that meets employer demands. Plus,
you’ll receive an official certificate that you may use on a resume, job application,
or application to transfer to an accredited college or university like GGU.
Gain Long-Term Skills
As data analysis and artificial intelligence replace simple and repetitive tasks,
data-driven skills are increasingly needed by professionals at all levels working
in every industry. That means the tools you gain will be valuable throughout your
career.
Earn credits toward a degree
If you’re interested in continuing your GGU education, you can apply credits earned
in these professional certificates toward a bachelor’s degree.
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Knowledge of fundamentals of data analytics
- Basic proficiency in data visualization using Tableau
- Basic proficiency in data access, manipulation, and reporting using R/Python/SQL
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Basic proficiency in analyzing social media/web analytics using R programming language
- Basic proficiency in data analysis using SAS
- Basic proficiency in using relational databases and tools
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Enrollment as a degree candidate is not required.
Please note that some courses taken as part of certificate programs will have prerequisites.
These prerequisites must be satisfied (through transfer of equivalent coursework or
through taking the courses at Golden Gate) before the certificate courses can be completed.
Read more about Admission Requirements to Certificate Programs
