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The Data Science program is 33 weeks in length, and prepares students for entry-level positions in big data and adjacent professions. The curriculum is spread across 10 in-depth courses ranging from basic statistics to machine learning and modeling.
Some of the topics you will cover include:
At the end of the program, students will select a real-world data subject, students form teams and begin to wrangle, mine, and analyze their accrued data, ultimately publishing their findings on GitHub and Kaggle.
By learning key programming languages, techniques, and practices used in the technology industry, software developers are proficient in building applications and websites of all types.
Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on experience, students who complete the program will grow into their new role as creative problem solvers who are ready to develop, upgrade, assess, and document software.
Upon completing the 33-week Data Science program at Regis University, students will have a strong understanding of Python Programming, Statistical Programming in R, Tableau, and SQL.
In addition to the highly-coveted skills listed above, students learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the workplace, how to best communicate across organizational groups, and a slew of other problem solving skills necessary for professional success.
As a graduate of this program, you can expect to bring a variety of applied mathematics and computer science-based skills to your current or future career, which include:
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Basic Statistics
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Statistical Programming in R |
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Metrics and Data Processing
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Data Wrangling and Visualization
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Intermediate Statistics |
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Machine Learning and Modeling |
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Introduction to Big Data |
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Database Foundations |
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Programming Foundations in Python |
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Group Project |
Choose from several flexible options for completing the Data Science certificate program:
Tracks may be taken out of order, but we strongly recommend you take sequentially.
Featuring tiered pricing – the more you stack, the less you pay per track!
Contact your Workforce Training Specialist for more details on the Data Science tracks.
Learn the fundamentals of analytics, data visualization, and predictive modeling.
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Gain skills to use Python and R programming to visualize and analyze data. Learn how to manage data repositories and generate insights.
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Learn the foundations of machine learning algorithms like k-nearest neighbors, random forest, and natural language processing. Identify data patterns and trends using computer science and applied mathematics theories.
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As the tech industry expands, the employment market for skilled data science professionals is growing rapidly. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees strong continued growth in the data science field and predicts the number of jobs will increase by about 31.4% through 2030.
The job opportunities available to program graduates span across several industries, such as technology, business, government, finance, and marketing. Entry-level positions include but are not limited to:
Database Administrator
$48,000 – $112,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Data Analyst
$57,000 – $123,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Data Scientist
$69,000 – $140,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.
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Less than 8 months
No. This program does not count for college credit. For college credit programs related to this field, visit southern.edu/computing.
No previous statistical programming skills are needed. Throughout the program, students will dive into statistical concepts and learn common programming concepts in both R and Python.
Students will learn programming in Python and statistical programming in R. They will also learn how to design, store, and manipulate databases in both rational SQL databases and nonrational databases.
No prior experience in the technology industry or education in technology is required.
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