Data Analytics Certificate

This program helps prepare students for employment or further study in the Data Analytics field. Data Analytics is the identification, analyses and interpretation of volumes of data that are collected from a wide variety of sources. Students will learn to identify patterns and relationships in large data sets, to resolve business questions and make data-driven decisions. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 18 units.

We anticipate 100 students.

This is a CTE program.

There is a shortage of computer information systems professionals in the United States. Participating in this program teaches a student practical skills that can lead to a career as an Information Systems professional in industries such as management of companies and enterprises, insurance carriers, technical and management consulting services, computer systems design and related services, and depository credit intermediation.

Careers include Business Analytics Specialist, Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Visualization Developer, Operations Research Analyst, and Market Research Analyst.

Students must take all courses and should schedule courses in the sequence provided for best results. 

1. MATH 120 C
   
2. CIS 132 C
   
3. CIS 247 C
   
4. CIS 170 C
   
5. CIS 172 C
   
6. COUN 139 C

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Math 120 C	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4	1
CIS 132 C	Spreadsheet-Excel for Windows	4	1
CIS 247 C	Python Programming	3	1
CIS 170 C	Introduction to Data Analytics	3	2
CIS 172 C	Data Visualization	3	2
COUN 139 C	Career Exploration	1	2

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Data Analytics - Coastline Community College

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