Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

Program overview

Get the technical skills and tools you need to analyze, manage and use data with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics (GCDA).

The GCDA 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 GCDA courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (link to new MSc IS program page) (MSc IS) program, you will take your courses with MSc IS students.

Program details

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

There are 2 intakes each year, in September and January.

• Application deadlines

Most courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the GCDA, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems (link to new MSc IS program page) (MSc IS) program. If you’re admitted "within 7 years" your GCDA credits may be applied towards the MSc IS degree.

• Learn more about laddering to an MSc IS degree

Completion 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.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

• See full GCDA admission requirements

Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:

Tuition and fees

The GCDA has:

• an application fee
• a program admission fee.

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

• See all GCDA fees

Application deadlines and start dates