Data Analytics
At a glance
- Credential: graduate certificate
- Credits: 12
- Next start: see program details
Get the technical skills and tools you need to analyze, manage and use data with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics.
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About Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
At Athabasca University, our online Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics equips you with essential technical skills for analyzing, managing, and utilizing data. The program emphasizes a team-based approach focused on solving real-world analytical problems, covering everything from communication and collaboration to data mining and programming. Plus, you'll be sharing the virtual classroom with students from our Master of Science - Information Systems (MScIS) program, giving you a diverse and enriching learning experience.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.
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Overview
Get the technical skills and tools you need to analyze, manage and use data with Athabasca University's online Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics.
The Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics program uses a team-based model, and aims at solving real-world analytical problems. You will gain skills in:
- communication
- idea sharing
- collaboration
- integrative thinking
- object structure and programming
- data mining
- learning and knowledge analytics
As Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics courses are part of the Master of Science - Information Systems (MScIS) program , you will take your courses with MScIS students.
Application deadlines and start dates
Application deadline | Start date |
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March 1 | Oct. 1 |
Every Sept. | Every Jan. |
Most courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates
The Graduate Certificate – Data Analytics is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.
Routes and options
Ladder to a degree
Once you have completed the Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics, you may apply to the Master of Science - Information Systems program. If you're admitted within 7 years, your Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics credits may be applied towards the Master of Science - Information Systems degree.
Learn more about laddering to an MScIS degreeCompletion times
Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.
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