Program Overview

The certificate is designed to prepare you to:

• Learn foundational computing and statistical skills like visualization.
• Learn predictive analytics tools.
• Learn computer coding in Python and R.

Why Study Applied Data Analytics at Grand Valley?

• First-rate faculty that are passionate practitioners with years of experience in the field.
• The degree has a strong emphasis in the fundamentals of data science.
• The number of job postings for data science grew 57 percent for the first quarter of 2017. Data-related jobs are expected to grow by 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• With a certificate, you can create stackable credentials that enhance your degree and bolster your resume.
• Courses are offered fully online, in six-week accelerated formats, so you can complete it in one year or less.