What You Will Learn
In the Data Analytics and Visualization non-credit certificate program through the Center for Workforce Development, students learn the elements of data manipulation, visualization, and interpretation in order to aid data-driven decisions in any field.
Learn How to:
- Analyze large data sets
- Tell a story with data
- Present data in multiple formats
- Use statistics in data analysis
Curriculum
Students learn the basics of R programming, an essential programming language for analyzing large data sets, and apply it to advanced data science methodology. Visual Basic programming allows students to integrate Excel in interpreting large data sets. Students employ statistical analysis to detect correlations between variables and look for patterns in the data.
Careers in the Field
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
All companies, large and small, are using data to improve operations and financial performance. They need data analysts to help them make data-driven decisions for marketing, sales, purchasing, and more.
Why Study Data Analytics and/or Data Visualization at CCM?
Through a progression of courses at CCM, you can earn a Certificate in Data Analytics or Data Visualization.
The Data Analytics and Visualization program will allow you to network and experience data from multiple professional perspectives. Explore data from various industries as your instructors guide you through learning these tools.
Paying for Your Data Analytics Education
The Data Analytics and Visualization program at CCM has been approved by the NJ Department of Labor for NJ residents who are unemployed or underemployed and wish to receive a training voucher to pay for this program. If you are un/underemployed, click here for information on how to qualify.
Contact Us
Center for Workforce Development, County College of Morris
Student Community Center, Room 125
214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869
E: wfd@ccm.edu
P: 973-328-5187
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