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Colorado State University Global’s graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics is an 18-credit accelerated program that empowers professionals with cutting-edge analytical skills.Stackable credentials
If you later pursue a CSU Global master’s degree, credits from your graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics can count toward your degree requirements.100% online
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Advance with Analytics: Online Graduate Certificate in Advanced Data Analytics
Passionate about data and eager to lead in data-driven organizations? CSU Global's graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics will give you the data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization skills to do so.
Students in this program:
- Gain proficiency in statistical analysis (R, SAS), data mining (clustering, classification), and machine learning (Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
- Apply machine learning to build and validate predictive models, solving real-world problems.
- Create compelling visualizations with Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib, and clearly communicate insights.
- Write code in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and develop automation processes for large datasets.
- Understand big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark, and manage databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
By mastering the tools shaping the future of data analytics, you’ll position yourself as a valuable asset in today’s competitive job market, making you a sought-after professional.
Program Details
Program Overview
Colorado State University Global’s graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics is an 18-credit, fully online program designed for professionals across various industries, including business, healthcare, technology, and finance. This program provides you with advanced data analysis, machine learning, and visualization skills, preparing you to excel in data-centric roles.
Courses included in this 18-credit curriculum are:
- MIS505 Data Wrangling
- MIS510 Data Mining and Visualization
- MIS512 SQL for Data Analytics
- MIS536 Data Visualization with Python
- MIS545 Advanced Analytics
- MIS560 Advanced Analytics with R
What skills will I gain with a graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics?
CSU Global’s online graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics will prepare graduates to:
- Gain proficiency in statistical analysis (R, SAS), data mining (clustering, classification), and machine learning (Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
- Apply machine learning to build and validate predictive models, solving real-world problems.
- Create compelling visualizations with Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib, and communicate insights.
- Write code in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and develop automation processes for large datasets.
- Understand big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark and manage databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
What can you do with a graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics?
A graduate certificate in Advanced Data Analytics can open doors to career opportunities across industries where data analysis is critical. Here are some common job titles that individuals with this certificate might pursue:
- Data Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $90,000
- Business Intelligence Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $100,000
- Data Scientist | 2023 Median Pay: $130,000
- Healthcare Data Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $95,000
- Marketing Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $90,000
- Financial Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $100,000
- Operations Analyst | 2023 Median Pay: $85,000
Salary information is based on Lightcast data from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 06/2024
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
Why You Should Earn Your Online Graduate Certificate
In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With a graduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.
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