Data Analyst

Data Analysts use scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from both structured and unstructured data sources. Data Analysts incorporates data mining, machine learning and big data to make predictions and identify actions that organizations can take to be more effective. Data Analysts are responsible for breaking down big data into usable information and creating software and algorithms that help companies and organizations determine optimal operations. This certificate will prepare students for jobs in this field by providing students with skills in different technologies and techniques that are used for data analysis and machine learning. Students may also choose to transfer to four-year universities with established undergraduate programs in Data Science.

100 annually

We are responding to industry and educational needs. The Data Science field is growing fast with many job opportunities.

Data Analysts use scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from both structured and unstructured data sources. Data Analysts incorporates data mining, machine learning and big data to make predictions and identify actions that organizations can take to be more effective. Data Analysts are responsible for breaking down big data into usable information and creating software and algorithms that help companies and organizations determine optimal operations.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CIS 30T	Tableau Desktop Essentials	3	S1
CS 82A	Introduction to Data Science	3	S1
CS 82B	Principles of Data Science	3	S1
CS 82C OR CS 87A	R Programming OR Python Programming	3	S1

Computer Science in the Computer Science Information Systems Department

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100 Annually